Before Watching: The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2019)

"The Bourne Ultimatum" (2007) is the third (and for some final) installment in the Bourne franchise. If you want to get as much out of it as possible, there are a few things you need to keep in mind before watching:
This movie plays straight off its predecessor, The Bourne Supremacy. As a result, it is highly recommendable to watch those movies close together, more so between The Bourne Identity and Supremacy. A lot of events during the first half of The Bourne Ultimatum makes a lot more sense if one can remember the ending of the previous one.
The editing in this movie is quicker than in the previous ones, with an average shot length of about 2.5 seconds. A trick to avoid getting confused and nauseous (especially during the fighting scenes) is to aim one's attention in the middle of the screen, as Greengrass does an excellent job of focusing on the things that matter in every moment in this way. It produces a very interesting and enjoyable effect, as we experience things the same way as Jason Bourne with these and other shots.
Finally, The Bourne Ultimatum provides a very satisfying resolution to the series. There should be no need to rush to the two sequels, The Bourne Legacy and Jason Bourne, as they never reach the level of the first movies. For me personally, I view this franchise as complete with The Bourne Ultimatum.
My personal grade: a pumping 8/10. If you found this helpful, check my profile for more reviews.