Matt Damon in the Bourne Ultimatum - Movie Review

BOTTOM LINE: Kick-arse thriller that delivers all the stops; a deeply satisfying conclusion to an outstanding trilogy.

THE GOOD: This is the perfect conclusion to the Bourne series. The film is just as gripping as the previous two, throwing you right in to the thick of the action from the beginning and never letting up pace. The intrigue surrounding Jason Bourne's past finally comes full circle in this film and there isn't a second that goes past where you are left hanging on the edge of your seat waiting for the outcome. Matt Damon is excellent as Bourne, showing a maturity and a brutalness required for such a demanding role. You just love it that he's smarter than the guys (and girls) chasing him. The supporting players are also excellent, in particular David Straitham as the CIA director out to get Bourne who has a hidden agenda, and Joan Allen as the only person within the agency who comes to believe that Bourne may be innocent of the crimes he has been accused of. The tension in the film is incredible, and also includes some incredible fight scenes which go above and beyond what you'd expect. Director Greengrass has shaped a tough, intelligent spy film with quick cutting and a sense of immediacy in the camera work (a nice contrast to say Bond films which are also good but in different ways). The film just sped along and by the end, you almost feel that it shouldn't have to end with this film!

THE BAD: Not a whole lot. One could get nit-picky with the shaky camera-work because it can make you feel sick when you see it on the big screen for any longer then ten minutes but hey, it also adds to the tension. Just a minor point. And if it's your thing, then the film is perfect!

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