Dizzy Thrills

Rating: 8/10 (5 August 2007)

After 3 disappointing 3quels, Ultimatum dodges that bullet. The concluding movie to the smart, and kinetic series doesn't disappoint and left me satisfied. Though I STRONGLY recommend for those who see it on opening weekend to get to the showtime early and find a good seat. My friends and I got there as it started and were stuck with the front row, uncomfortably looking up at giant screen. This kind of movie is the worst kind to see in the front row. Halfway through i started to get nauseated from the shaky camera, and lightning- fast editing. But it soon went away, which allowed me to enjoy the movie.
Bourne is on the run again, in fact thats all he does. Inching closer to finding his identity. The synopsis is pretty predictable, until the climax, but the journey to the ending is quite invigorating. The action is dizzy, kinetic, fast, obscure, which is quite a portrayal of what it might be like in that kind of action. Greengrass gives the movie a documentary feel, trust me its not boring, putting the viewer right beside bourne. Call this and Supremacy a "Actionmentary" The political, moral subtexts/allusions also complement the movie making it so much more real and extraordinary.
All in all, the movie delivers what it promises with something extra on the side. However, the movie lacked emotion, it was too caught up in the action. That's why I think Identity is the best, it balances Ultimatums kinetic cinematography, and mystery, and brooding emotion. Supremacy is a close second, and Ultamatum a respectable third. Definitely worth the atrocious $9.50.
8.6/10