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| ![The Bourne Ultimatum [2007]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51lX5FvSB9L._SL500_.jpg)
| Director: Paul Greengrass
Actor: Matt Damon
Studio: Universal Pictures UK
Category: DVD
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Rating:  108 reviews
Sales Rank: 214
Format: Pal
Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language)
Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
Region: 2
Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 110 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.4 x 0.6
EAN: 5050582508291
ASIN: B000IOM98Y
Theatrical Release Date: August 17, 2007
Release Date: December 10, 2007
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 great action but not much else July 31, 2008
time I had some time alone (cheltenham, england)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The third (and supposedly final) film in the Bourne series, the Bourne Ultimatum finds Matt Damon's Jason Bourne still on an apparent never-ending quest to find his true identity. Anyone seeing this film will no doubt have seen the first two- which is a good job as the film offers no concessions to the casual viewer, tipping us straight in where the last film left off. Having hit the ground running, the movie simply never stops. Plot exposition has to be barked out in the briefest intervals between action scenes, leaving the viewer as breathless as the characters. There's something about CIA black ops and enough bad guys to link the action together, and that's about it. br / br / The action, however, is simply incredible. From a superbly staged sequence in Waterloo station to one of the toughest fist fights in cinema, director Paul Greengrass delivers on every level and achieves the near-impossible in creating tension in what is often a formulaic genre. Personally I enjoyed the handheld camerawork which gets you close to the action, although some viewers have found the resultant shaky visuals offputting. br / br /Matt Damon plays Bourne with the same unsmiling intensity he brought to the first two films. A few disconnected flashbacks does not character development make, however- and what the Bourne Ultimatum lacks is characters to identify with. Joan Allen and Julia Stiles do their best with underwritten roles, but the moment when Damon's past is finally revealed feels underwhelming as a result- but never mind, Greengrass soon whisks us off to yet another action scene. br / br /All this makes the Bourne Ultimatum very difficult to rate. For pure action it must be one of the best films of the last few years. For me, however, I'm looking for a little more, and I found the movie strangely unsatisfying- and not as good as the first two. I wouldn't bet against Jason Bourne making a comeback one day, but I hope they will find him a character by then.
Out of breath having just watched this film July 19, 2008
POPLARMAN (UK)
Loved the first 2 Bourne films. This film has even more action, but less of a 'story' and less development of the main characters. If I am to be critical the action photography is TOO fast, so you cannot fully absorb and enjoy what are some great sequences. Please SLOW down the action when Bourne 4 appears! Was on the edge of my seat watching this film, which is without doubt one of the best films of 2007.
Smart action thriller July 16, 2008
Mrs. H. L. Little
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The Bourne Ultimatum is a tightly plotted and fast paced action thriller. The character Jason Bourne continues to develop and unfold in spite of this being the 3rd film in the series. I felt that this was a vast improvement on the 2nd film which was a little hard to follow in places. If this film has one irritation it is the flashy camerwork which at times makes the action hard to follow, and is a little over-stylized unneccessarily. br /However, the film never feels like it's starting to drag at any point and the performances are all great. The plot is full of clever twists and reveals to, so there's no time for your brain to switch off. A very impressive 3rd part of the series.
 Wow! Great stuff! July 16, 2008
S. Ash
It's unusual these days for the third film in a franchise to surpass expectations but this certainly did and could easily claim the title of "Film of 2007". The action is intense, the story enthralling and the acting top-shelf. It constantly amazes me how films like this don't get Academy recognitions, still. br / br /Looking forward to Bourne 4!
story and stunts lack credibility - the Bourne Identity was a far superior film June 24, 2008
dan the fan (england,uk)
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
I loved the first Bourne film.But not this one.The storyline has got more ridiculous and the stunts plain silly as the producers try to make the action better.The dvd box says the Bourne Ultimatum is better than James Bond.The last bond film - casino royale - had better ( more dramatic) stunts and a more convincing storyline with superior acting and was one of the best action films ever made.Bourne Ultimatum isn't Bond.It isn't even Bourne.That had subtlety, credibility,unpredictability, an original storyline and original music,and likeable characters that had the chance to act properly.In Bourne Ultimatum the CIA computer operatives and their computer screens get so much airtime that the machines may as well be actors.The two main female characters gave the Bourne Ultimatum a little class (Stiles has style) and stopped a production that is heartless in every sense of the word from being souless too.The locations were nice to look at - but you had to look at them quick because this film moves at such a high pace.The producers of this film need to hire a copy of the Bourne Identity, study it and see where they went wrong from then on.There are plenty of bonus features showing how particular scenes were made which make for interesting viewing.
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