"Ultimatum" Ultimate Bourne Film!

Rating: 10/10 (4 August 2007)

Without a doubt, "The Bourne Ultimatum" is flawless. The cinematography, which ups the ante from "Supremacy", was easy to follow even through its shaky documentary feel, and John Powell's score builds emphatic tension with perfect cadence. The writing maintains the complexity of the first two installments of the "Bourne" trilogy, but may in fact be the easiest story to follow of all three.
A particular sequence roughly two-thirds through will be a standout. Without divulging details, I assure the uninitiate that they will all but hold their breath for the ten minutes in which Jason Bourne races to save a compatriot's life. The grim intensity that Matt Damon displays as Bourne makes up one of the most immersive character portrayals in any modern set of movies.
If you have not already seen this extravaganza, in which every stop is pulled out for a fantastic film-going experience, get up from reading this review and do so. And if you have seen it, see it again!