The Bourne Ultimatum

PG-13

Released Aug 3, 2007

1 hr. 55 min.

Action

Mystery & Thriller

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Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa to the United States, he must stay one step ahead of those who would capture or kill him before he has a chance to discover the truth.

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The Bourne Ultimatum is an intelligent, finely tuned non-stop thrill ride. Another strong performance from Matt Damon and sharp camerawork from Paul Greengrass make this the finest installment of the Bourne trilogy.

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Spike G

An awsome end to a trilogy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/02/23

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matthias s

"Bourne Ultimatum" is a rollercoaster ride of a movie that keeps you on the edge of your seat, even if it doesn't quite reach the heights of its predecessors. While it's undeniably the best of the Bourne trilogy, it still falls short of earning a full five stars. Matt Damon reprises his role as the enigmatic and relentless Jason Bourne, and his performance is as electrifying as ever. The action sequences are mind-blowing, from the heart-pounding chase scenes through the bustling streets of Tangier to the brutal hand-to-hand combat in the heart of New York City. However, the plot, while intriguing, feels a bit convoluted at times, leaving you scratching your head instead of fully immersed in the story. The film's frenetic pacing can also be exhausting, making it hard to catch your breath. In the end, "Bourne Ultimatum" is a solid addition to the franchise, offering thrills and suspense, but it doesn't quite reach the perfection of its predecessors. If you're a fan of action-packed spy thrillers, it's definitely worth a watch, but don't expect it to surpass the classics of the genre.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

11/15/23

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Adi 1

Even though this has never been my favorite movie of this franchise and I think its a bit overrated but still it's a well shot, directed and acted movie.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/28/23

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Hector A

Bourne continues his journey in this movie. Once again proving his intelligence each step of the way. This movie has some of the most memorable scenes from the beginning with him meeting Ross to the fight with Desh. One of the best endings to a movie where more is to come from this spectacular character.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/26/23

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Le Blanc

the best of the trilogy

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/13/23

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Audience Member

Over 15 years old; At the time this was the best of the three; love Paul Greengrass' direction and Matt Damon bring more realism to the character in a tangible reality, it also made him more in demand as a big actor and had him pursue more daring projects Still finds a way to be mature in its storytelling while also being intelligent for the action-spy genre Taking place after the second film Jason Bourne is finally one step closer to finding the answers to his past He runs again into Nikki Parsons, the logistics analyst assigned to him while CIA director Pamela Landy stumbles upon Operation Blackbriar tracking Bourne’s movements Noah Vosen is willing to hunt him down and take him out lest he expose the true nature of the program being the umbrella for all the government’s black ops All this traces back to New York City where Bourne became who he is and why It's cool Bourne manages to finally get clarity over his past, even if he doesn't quite get the answers he was looking or hoping for The trilogy's interpretation works as commentary on American policy in the wake of 9/11 It also leans on how surveillance, a hot topic in the wake of the September 11 attacks, was often depicted as antagonistic The serious tone works not to mention the balsy approach talking about the CIA's misuse of power or the consequences of rampant surveillance Great supporting players by David Straithrn and Albert Hirsch and as usual Julia Stiles and Joan Allen Love how the excitement shifts all over from Madrid to Tangier to London to the big apple Better action, exciting thrills, expert camerawork, top-notch editing, the best acted from Damon at this point, and it serves as a satisfying (if temporary) conclusion to this series I'm glad they made 2 more sequels after this showing that Matt Damon and Paul Greengrass work wonders together having made a believable Bond-esque hero for this age while keeping high level corruption and modern politics in check

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/04/23

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Paul Greengrass

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Matt Damon

Jason Bourne

Julia Stiles

Nicky Parsons

Joan Allen

Pamela Landy

David Strathairn

Noah Vosen

Scott Glenn

Ezra Kramer

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The Bourne Ultimatum: Official Clip - Desh Makes a Kill

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The Bourne Ultimatum: Official Clip - Bourne's Beginning

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Philippa Hawker

The Age (Australia)

t's full of tension, but it's also disturbing on another level: it's hard not to be reminded of recent events.

Rated: 4/5

Jun 23, 2015

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Ryan Gilbey

New Statesman

If it feels like a non-stop demolition derby, at least there's a responsible driver at the wheel. The British director Paul Greengrass makes everything seem more plausible with twitchy camerawork and even twitchier editing.

Jun 23, 2015

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David Stratton

At the Movies (Australia)

I'm sure a lot of people will find it thrilling. Me, I just wanted to get headache [or] seasickness tablets.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 23, 2015

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Sean Axmaker

Stream on Demand

Paul Greengrass, who also directed 'The Bourne Supremacy, continues his rough and ready style of choreographing complex action scenes on location 'and throwing the audience into the middle of the chaos...

Jan 7, 2023

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

Unless the spectator is prepared to relinquish his or her ability to reflect on things almost entirely for two hours or so, Greengrass's film does not stand up to close scrutiny.

Feb 14, 2021

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

Greengrass knows how to shoot action. There is a hand-to-hand combat scene in Morocco that is as exciting, chaotic and violent as any sequence in the Bourne movies, I just wish he had spent more time on the moments between the mayhem.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 31, 2021

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Synopsis

Jason Bourne (Matt Damon) continues his international quest to uncover his true identity. From Russia to Europe to northern Africa to the United States, he must stay one step ahead of those who would capture or kill him before he has a chance to discover the truth.

Director: Paul Greengrass
Executive Producer: Jeffrey M. Weiner, Henry Morrison, Doug Liman
Screenwriter: Tony Gilroy, Scott Z. Burns, George Nolfi
Distributor: Universal Pictures
Production Co: Kennedy/Marshall, Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Intense Sequences of Action)
Genre: Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 3, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 22, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $227.4M
Sound Mix: SDDS, Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby SRD
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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