The Bourne Ultimatum [Blu-ray]

"The Bourne Ultimatum" is the third installment in the action-packed Bourne film series, directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Matt Damon as the enigmatic and skilled former CIA operative, Jason Bourne. Here's a review of "The Bourne Ultimatum":Intense Action Sequences: "The Bourne Ultimatum" is known for its high-octane action sequences that keep viewers on the edge of their seats. From adrenaline-pumping car chases through crowded city streets to hand-to-hand combat scenes that are fast-paced and visceral, the film delivers non-stop thrills and excitement from start to finish.Intricate Plot and Pacing: The film's plot is complex and intricately woven, keeping viewers engaged as Jason Bourne races against time to uncover the truth about his past and expose the covert government operations that created him. The pacing is relentless, with suspenseful twists and turns that keep the tension building until the climactic finale.Matt Damon's Performance: Matt Damon delivers a riveting performance as Jason Bourne, portraying the character with intensity, vulnerability, and determination. His portrayal of Bourne's internal struggle as he grapples with his identity and confronts his past is both compelling and nuanced, anchoring the film and driving the narrative forward.Cinematic Style: Director Paul Greengrass's signature shaky-cam style and rapid editing techniques add to the film's sense of urgency and immediacy. The documentary-style camerawork and gritty realism immerse viewers in the action, creating a visceral and immersive viewing experience that enhances the film's overall impact.Global Scope: "The Bourne Ultimatum" takes viewers on a globe-trotting journey, with Jason Bourne traveling to various locations around the world in his quest for answers. From the streets of London to the rooftops of Tangier, the film's international setting adds depth and dimension to the story, showcasing the scope and scale of Bourne's mission.Themes of Identity and Redemption: At its core, "The Bourne Ultimatum" explores themes of identity, redemption, and the consequences of one's actions. Jason Bourne's quest for truth and justice is not only a personal journey of self-discovery but also a moral reckoning as he confronts the ghosts of his past and seeks redemption for his actions as a covert operative.Overall, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is a gripping and exhilarating conclusion to the Bourne trilogy, featuring intense action, a complex plot, and a standout performance by Matt Damon. With its pulse-pounding thrills, compelling characters, and thought-provoking themes, the film is a must-watch for fans of the action genre.

Love the adventure and intrigue of all of these movies as they expose people to a bit of the life of an MK Ultra mind slave finding freedom.

5 stars

The third, and alas, the final installment of the Bourne series has landed, and what a landing it was. The strongest of the three installments (the first two being excellent in their own right) propels the viewer through almost non-stop, high-tense action, leaving the audience on the edge of their seats. For those who have missed either of the first two motion pictures ... and shame on you if you did;), it's a must to see at least the second installment (The Bourne Supremacy) in order not to get totally lost in this one. Do yourself a favor and see both fine films (The Bourne Identity and The Bourne Supremacy) before seeing The Bourne Ultimatum.As with the other two films, The Bourne Ultimatum was shot at several different exotic locals (a trademark of this series). "Ultimatum" starts where "Supremacy" left off. Actually, it sort of spans The Bourne Supremacy, telling us what transpired at the end of that 2nd installment that we did not see.Now, when I mean non-stop action, that doesn't mean it's the entire picture. The story of Bourne's identity and his role in "Treadstone" (a CIA Black-Ops program) comes full circle and the scenes inside the CIA (especially the Pamela Landy character, played wonderfully by Joan Allen) are as intense as they are interesting. More important still, nothing is telegraphed in the entire series. We don't know what is going to happen, all the way to (and including) the end. Also, the character Nicky Parsons (played nicely by Julia Stiles) is expanded in the third episode, adding another interesting branch to the Bourne saga.And one cannot (or should not) underrate the performance of Matt Damon in yet another demanding Bourne role. While he puts the "E" in exciting fight sequences, he also puts the "I" in intelligence. His character is thinking every second of every day and has a purpose in everything he does (which is not always known by the audience at the time). Damon brings this out (often subtly) in each film, making Bourne the super-agent of super-agents, but never in an unbelievable or plastic (James Bond) type of way (not to say the Bond series wasn't good at times, but Bond is pretty light fare -- almost comic book in depth -- compared to the Bourne series).This is a hard-hitting series, intelligently written and wonderfully acted and directed. And as had been said by many people, many times, this is exactly what a secret agent movie should be (and very rarely is). The only problem I have with this series is the over-use of the hand-held camera technique. While not as jerky or blurry as the second episode, it can still be distracting at times. However, the use of the hand-held camera tends to put the audience in the middle of everything, giving it that extra intensity and realism not found in most films. And believe me, you will be right in the middle of the action in this brilliant installment ... and at times, amazingly so. This is one heck of a series and one heck of a movie.Because this film essentially completes the trilogy, and I feel it is the strongest of the series (part 1 being very good, part 2 even better, while part 3 the best), I rate this installment the highest of the three. Between 1 and 10, I feel The Bourne Ultimatum deserves a solid 9.Sadly, I think this is the logical end to this series, and for that I am somewhat bummed that we won't see another installment. But hey, this is Hollywood where ANYTHING can happen. I can only hope if Hollywood reprises the Bourne role (and Hollywood is quite renown for doing this), they don't muck it up, and will maintain the integrity and excitement of the other three films. And no, I don't want anyone but Matt Damon playing the lead role, nor anyone but Paul Greengrass directing it.

Not what I expected but it was good

Still a good movie. Don’t make em like this anymore.

Good movie years later!

Enjoyed

Roman en Trois épisodes, avec un acteur de cinéma plutôt sportif...

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A great conclusive end to the trilogy. I really hope they come up with a way of continueing it though.If you've not seen the first 2 please don't watch this first! I don't think there is a best of the three - they're all equally, cooooel.I flinched and bought a HD-DVD player for this and Transformers mainly. I'll stick my neck out and now say that I prefer Blu-ray. They just seems much better on the quality. The HD-DVD's menu's all seems to jerk around and this whole 'connect your player to the internet to download extra features' thing. What on earth is that about? Seriously, can't we just have it on the disk????

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