I loved this movie

Rating: 9/10 (19 August 2008)

To tell the truth, I wasn't even that big of a fan of the Jason Bourne movies until I saw this film. "The Bourne Ultimatum" provides the perfect conclusion to what I now realize is a great series. This sequel takes place in both Russia and in America, and once again Bourne (Matt Damon) must find out who he really is while evading those chasing after him. The film is highly suspenseful and action-packed, and it provides more entertainment than your average action movie. Watching Bourne's clever ingenuity and ability to escape his enemies in the most impressive ways is what really makes this film so fun to watch. Joan Allen and Julia Stiles are great co-stars once again, as is David Strathairn (lesser known but brilliant actor from films like "Sneakers" and "Good Night and Good Luck"). After seeing this, I had to go back and watch the first two again, and I enjoyed them even more than before. This film, however, is easily the best of the three. It grabs your attention from the beginning and hooks you the whole way through. Few films can do that this well. Almost a perfect film.
***1/2 out of ****