The Bourne Ultimatum - Review

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1. striderdemme Says:
   July 26th, 2007 at 21:17

   Excellent. I'm really looking forward to this.

1. Thomas Says:
   July 30th, 2007 at 13:36

   Great review. I am a big fan of the Bourne movies and im more than certain it will be just as good as what your telling us, if not better. I would go see it opening day, but my family is going to go together on the 7th. Anyway awesome review, can't wait to see it.

1. Craig Says:
   August 1st, 2007 at 00:08

   Nice review. Ive been wating for this movie since the Supremacy premiered. Im seriously obsessed with this movie franchise. =) It is a shame that this is probably the last one, but all good things must come to an end. I'd rather they go out on top than.
   
   I'll be there opening night. I know its gonna be awesome.

1. Kevin Says:
   August 3rd, 2007 at 20:00

   Matt, I know you're reading this. You've got to make more. Don't let this one be your last.
   Thanks,
   Kevin

1. Genna Says:
   August 3rd, 2007 at 20:09

   Move over, Bond. Born to play Bourne, Matt Damon has given the previous Bonds a run for their money. Only the recent Bond, Daniel Craig, can match Matt Damon's on-screen energy and undeniable empathy with audiences. Kudos to Matt and company for such a superb trilogy.

1. Tomazoid Says:
   August 3rd, 2007 at 22:51

   Awesome! I've only seen both bourne identity and supremacy. They're great action thrillers throughout but I am a real sucker for the "hand to hand" combat scenes where jason bourne beats up the bad guys. If you give this a five star rating then this movie is a must see for me and my action fan comrades.

1. ben Says:
   August 4th, 2007 at 08:25

   I Just saw Bourne Ultimatum! This movie is really sweet and I am sure all the good stuff will be talked about for weeks to come, so let me thresh out the bad.
   
   Hundreds of years ago, people communicated to the masses through paintings and various forms of writing. Today, really creative folks use cinema to impart their beliefs to the masses. I have been cursed with an obsession to root out the philosophy of every movie I see, and as with most movies of late, the Bourne series has bothered me a little with what I have derived.
   
   The message being communicated is clear throughout the film series, but has climactic clarity at the end of "B. Ultimatum", when Jason Bourne is in discussion with the "mastermind" government doctor that originally screwed with his head.
   
   Jason's first mission was to assassinate, without question, whoever the government told him to. Originally, this was all okay with Jason, so long as it was "...to save American lives." In other words, if many people were being murdered by one person, Jason's mission would be to murder that one person, thereby saving many.
   
   Jason "comes to his senses" in Bourne Identity when he sees that his first victim is a family man (albeit a mass-murderous one). Jason arrives at the supposed realization that the government, which trains guys like him to end a life to the tune of saving many, has no buisness doing so.
   
   What is being said by the author? Remember, the author's views are always expressed through the voice of the heroin.
   
   And so what is the message that we swallow hook line and sinker, and we do so because the music and camera work and so on that all work to portray Jason Bourne's philosophy as the correct one?
   
   MESSAGE: Government bad...individual good. If someone, imagine Mao TzeTung, is killing millions of people at whim for their religous beliefs, it would be unethical and immoral to take the life of that one person...though it be done for the salvation of many. So, when does this author seem to give the "go ahead" for killing? Well, apparently only when your own life is in danger. We see this come through as Jason is "forced" to take the lives of dozens of other agents (who, by the way, probably had families). This meshes well with the commonly held postmodern viewpoint that people can do whatever they want to themselves or others, as long as it does not interfere with me.
   
   I am abliged to take the opposing stance - I like to call it "Sanityism". Not only is it okay to charge someone with the duty of assassinating someone like Adolf Hitler (who was a family man), but it is an obligation. In fact, if I had Adolf at gunpoint and did not pull the trigger, I should be tried and convicted for my innaction, and my sentence should be similar to Hitler's, the blood of his victims being on my hands since I could have prevented it.
   
   Wow, it is really late and I am starting to rant...but before I go to bed, I pray that this strikes a chord with someone out there. All my friends dissagree with me and think I am paranoid of producers having agendas.
   
   ben
   
   

1. rarelily150 Says:
   August 4th, 2007 at 15:43

   The movie was everthing i "hyped" it would be. it was entertaining and yes it made you think. But Ben lighten up...it was only a movie.

1. loli Says:
   August 5th, 2007 at 08:47

   Just saw the movie- if a two hour chase with zero plot is what you are after- enjoy-- what a piece of crap...

1. John Says:
   August 5th, 2007 at 19:06

   Great plot - but the cinematography was awful! I had a headache 10 minutes into the film! And so many of the shots were too close – I couldn't follow the action. This should have been another great Borune movie – but it wasn’t because who ever filmed it used an 8 MM camera with a huge zoom lens! I hope they clean it up for the DVD.

1. Gmoney Says:
   August 5th, 2007 at 23:02

   I just saw the movie and it almost made me hurl. The jiggly up and down, side to side motion of he camera was either purposeful of amatuer. Reminded me of the early Doom viseo game. Either way it distracted from what could have been a great movie. Also the over use of the forground blurring/obsuring effect was also irritating not being albe to see the entire screen/view. The car chases and crashes were ..... I couldn't tel because they were so blurred from the unsteady camera. My advice, take some Dramamine.

1. theodora Says:
   August 7th, 2007 at 19:20

   Very disappointing movie. Close up frames whizzing by left me unable to get a clear view of the action going on. Nothing new happened, no plot development. Really a shame that there was NO character or relationship developement either, which might have saved this movie. What a waste of time for Julia Stiles.

1. Wendy Says:
   August 8th, 2007 at 23:48

   I saw the movie last weekend and I loved the cast, action and story!!! Although there is no need for another Bourne film they left room for one just in case. I was actually okay with how they handled him and Julia Styles since he was strongly mourning the loss of his girlfriend a what would have been new to us romance between him and Julia Syles was not needed in my opinion.
   
   THE PROBLEM!!!! The shaky camera and the way this movie was filmed SUCKED SUCKED SUCKED...my head also began to hurt, added with a slight bit of nausea. I was frustrated during scenes that should have been enjoyed because I could not focus or see what was going on. I really hope they stop making movies this way. {TRUE STORY} My sister and mother went to see this movie today and could not go in to the theater because someone at the previous showing puked watching this and they had to thouroughly clean the theater. Why would the film makers want the audience to suffer trying to watch their film...I am at a loss on this. And the movie was so good but it would have been so MUCH more enjoyable if I was feeling like I was jump roping and bouncing up and down through the whole thing...PLEASE STOP doing this to us!

1. Ron D Says:
   August 11th, 2007 at 11:55

   Gee, come on folks, if you really liked it get it straight.
   
   There are two other Bourne books, "The Bourne Legacy", June 2004, which was good but not as good as the first three and if you read the other three you will have it figured out by the second or third chapter. And finally (at this point in time) "The Bourne Betrayal", June 2007, which I haven't read yet.
   
   They were both written by an author friend of Ludlum's with the family's permission, Eric Van Lustbader.
   
   Keep in mind too that none of the movies are anywhere close to the books in content or quality, the only similarities are the names of the main characters. The movies have killed off many of the good guys that are central to the books' plots in the future.

1. Phil Miller Says:
   August 14th, 2007 at 09:47

   The movie was fun to watch and was exciting but the biggest beef I had with this film was that annoying shaky camerawork and zooming and quick cuts during ACTION scenes. It's freakin unacceptable. I didn't mind it in other scenes but during fight scenes or car chases it's unbelievably annoying because you can't see anything. Action scenes are basically the money shots in these movies, ie what people paid to actually see. It's like renting porn and getting that quick cut crap that Playboy makes. We are left unsatisfied and unsatiated after each action scene. When watching a fight scene I don't want a close up of some elbow or quick shot of a fist hitting someone. That's the type of crap you'd see in Resident Evil Apocalypse between Milla and that big prosthetic dummy at the end. It's basically used to mask bad choreography. Greengrass needs to take lessons and watch action scenes from other movies like 300, Kill Bill, Matrix trilogy, or any kung fu movie. The camera should pull back to take in the scenery and if necessary slowed down. One of the greatest fight scene was from Kill Bill vol 2 between Uma Thurman and Daryl Hannah in the trailer. Although it takes place in a cramp area we see the entire fight scene clearly. But not in this movie. Can't even tell what the hell is going on in the fight scene between Bourne and Desh. I've watched that fight scene a dozen times on my computer and I still can't figure out what's going on. It sucks balls. It pisses me off!

1. Kenny Shaba Says:
   August 25th, 2007 at 11:23

   I have seen the Bourne Ultimatum and I must say it truly delivers, much more than the prequels. Jason Bourne truly captures and embodies the attributes and qualities of the "General" described by Sun Tzu in his book The art of War.
   
   The following is an excerpt from the book........The general is described as being "severe and inscrutable"............one who is perfectly attuned to the ultimate reality which lies behind (so to speak) the everyday world with which we are familiar in daily experience....rather he is perfectly and spontaneously in accord with the flow of reality itself.
   
   Jason Bourne is indeed this person.

1. Katy P Says:
   August 26th, 2007 at 12:01

   Being a huge fan of both Identity & Supremacy I couldn't wait to see Ultimatum, However..... I only lasted 40 minutes in the cinema before having to leave with what can only be described as motion sickness. If you are prone to feelings such as travel sickness be very careful this is the worst I have experienced.
   
   Never mind I'll just have to wait for the DVD release and hope the shaky camera work doesn't have the same effect on the small screen, from all the reviews I've read it sounds like it will be worth the wait.

1. simon lewis Says:
   August 29th, 2007 at 18:18

   After seeing the film i was quite dissapointed, very shaky camerwork, you couldn't really see what was going on, I think the camera man must have been coming off drugs or suffering an epileptic fit, & towards the end of the film you can see jason bourne jumping into some water. well it's not actually jason bourne it's a cartoon character, i have one & two on dvd but i won't be watching this film again, the very shaky camera work & catoon character spoilt the film, even my mum said that jason bourne was like superman on steroids, i'll give it a 1 star rating.

1. Kevin Says:
   September 6th, 2007 at 12:19

   By far the best in the Bourne franchise and certainly one of the best action movies for a long time. What makes it good is that it isn't senseless violence and the trend of Bourne avoiding a fight unless he is cornered or has to save someone continues here. Favourite scenes were the Waterloo station as he guided the reporter through the CIA hit team and the the fight scene b/w Bourne and Desh man that was intense. Great film and one i think even the ladies will actually like.

1. robin sher Says:
   September 8th, 2007 at 12:14

   BIG HEADACHE -
   
   I did have to close my eyes to "watch" much of this film in the theater. The bumpy camera work continued even during what should have been still close-ups. The sheer white burnout area of so many of the shots was like having a flashlight shine in my eyes every couple of milliseconds. The focus was horrible - and all over the place. Yes, I enjoy Jason Bourne, and maybe this film would be more effective on TV - but it was a very trying experience at the movies.
   
   As far as this style of camerawork goes - hopefully it will be out of style soon.
   
   Do the stars of this picture look so bad that we should not be able to focus on them? I left the movie having a better idea of what the characters Landy and Daniels looked like than Bourne or the Stiles character.
   
   So - the emperor has no clothes - this style of filming is flashy and unrelenting and makes for a painful viewing experience.
   
   Enjoy the story with your eyes closed -

1. Byron Says:
   September 17th, 2007 at 11:49

   I must say I found this instalment to be more gripping and certainly enjoyed the increase of action and fight sequences that it contained which I feel has set this movie apart from all others.
   
   I am very discerning when it comes to fight action in movies but this delivered a sense of realism that will remain unsurpassed for some time. Matt Damon definitely did the fight choreography great justice.
   
   The only disappointing thing about the movie however is the ending, Jason Bourne has spent the last 3 years trying to find out who he is and who made him into this elite assassin, only to discover that he did it all to himself by registering to take part in a Government test program.
   
   That destroyed any sympathy I had for the character at that point.
   
   But still a great movie and worth a watch on the big screen.
   
   Well done Matt !!

1. boi Says:
   September 30th, 2007 at 21:14

   wow, you people are weird, i didnt notice any camera shakeness when i saw it, maybe im just used to it from video games. but i loved this movie. very fun and entertaining to watch. nice job matt!!!

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