Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21 in DVD
• Released on: 2007-12-10
• Rating: Suitable for 12 years and over
• Aspect ratio: 2.40:1
• Format: PAL
• Original language: English, Italian
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 110 minutes

Amazon.co.uk Review
There's no getting around it: there was simply no better summer blockbuster in 2007 than the astonishing The Bourne Ultimatum.

It's a film that defies expectations in many ways. Firstly, it's a third entry in a trilogy that by some distance in the best in an already-compelling franchise. Secondly, whenThe Bourne Ultimatum kickstarts with a ferocious energy and pace, you sit there and rightly expect it not to keep the momentum going. But it does. And does it astonishingly well. Just witness the breathless sequence through Waterloo Station, convince yourself that the film has peaked then, then go and watch them top it later on in the movie.

The film itself has many trump cards, not least its leading man. Matt Damon fits the character of reluctant lead Jason Bourne perfectly, but the trick is to give him some excellent supporting players to work against. Thus, The Bourne Ultimatum also stars the excellent pair of David Straitharn and a returning Joan Allen, along with Albert Finney, Paddy Considine and Julia Stiles too.

But the hidden hero of The Bourne Ultimatum is director Paul Greengrass. Arguably one of the most interesting and talented directors working today (he was rightly Oscar-nominated for his haunting United 93), Greengrass has fashioned a genuinely thrilling action thriller, that bursts with an energy and relentlessness that you simply have no right to expect. That he also managed to wrap up the story Jason Bourne's quest for his identity in the midst of it is all the more astonishing.

A terrific end to an already-impressive trilogy, there's little else ot say about The Bourne Ultimatum, which is simply a near flawless piece of blockbuster entertainment. Put simply: don't miss this movie. --Simon Brew

Special Features
Man on the Move: Jason Bourne New York Chase Planning the Punches Rooftop Pursuit

Synopsis
The government's most wanted amnesiac super-spy returns in this thrilling third instalment in the Jason Bourne franchise. THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM picks up where the THE BOURNE SUPREMACY left off, with Bourne once again racing around the globe, desperate to uncover the secrets of his identity. Having just lost his girlfriend and only companion, his search for answers is now fuelled by much more than his own self-preservation. The film kicks off with Bourne tracking down a British journalist (Paddy Considine) who he believes has valuable information about his past. He quickly discovers that the government conspiracy runs far deeper than he realised, and so begins a riveting, action-packed game of cat and mouse with the CIA. Bourne plows through the bad guys like a mini-tornado, and after some breathtaking fight sequences and several nail-biting car chases, he closes in on the truth in a climactic stand-off on the streets (and rooftops) of New York City.
Joan Allen and David Strathairn are excellent as two battling CIA directors, and Julia Styles pops up for a small but important turn as Bourne's former government contact. Matt Damon continues to give Bourne the perfect mix of tough guy determination and sad-eyed desperation, and despite his physics-defying fists, he never comes off as the invincible super hero. Rather, the appeal of Bourne remains in his humanness--he feels pain, bloodies his knuckles, and mourns the loss of his lover. It's this emotional and physical vulnerability that keeps you on the edge of the seat, holding your breath for him. Well, that and the incredible fight scenes, of course.

Customer Reviews

Bourne again
I think I was expecting something fantastic from this film, being a big fan of it's predecessors and having read it's glowing reviews. However, I went away slightly disappointed as "ultimately" it hardly developed the Bourne story and was very similar to Supremacy and Identity in many ways.

It was very formulaic : one car-chase (blurred), one fight to the death with fellow CIA assassin, spying on Jessica Landy (using the same "you look tired" line), getting one over on CIA agents everywhere, multiple city-breaks, Bourne limping around in dark clothing before applying field dressings and just about everything else that happened in the Identity and Supremacy happened again.

In his quest to find out what happened to him, new characters appeared from his past that that had somehow remained undisclosed, despite confronting his old bosses at gunpoint previously. Logistics agent Nicky Parsons decided to throw away her career and freedom to help him, before being casually told to run and hide by JB, despite hinting of their history together. Landy also stupidly and inexplicably risked everything to help him, which just wouldn't happen in the real world.

Don't get me wrong, this is not a bad film. Matt Damon plays the damaged but ruthless and cunning Bourne very well, the action sequences are excellent, and the high pace and tension are maintained throughout but it ended suddenly and prematurely - I would guess to leave it open for a fourth installment (despite there only being three books). Whilst I'm on the subject of the books, if you are tempted to buy them to find out more, think again. They are quite hard work and unrecognizable from the films, concentrating on legendary assassin Carlos the Jackal as much on Bourne.

Best by far. The third action blockbuster in the Bourne trilogy
I enjoyed this 3rd instalment more than the previous 2. It's the same recipe as the previous movies, but this time Jason Bourne is remembering everything and on the hunt to track down his past. Again, everyone is after him, and it's a game of cat and mouse. It's quick pace tempo, clever outsmarts and intense close combat fight scenes make this an un-missable action blockbuster.

One of my favourite parts about the trilogy is the last scene of the second film fits into the middle scene of this one - excellent editing and again great continuity.

The whole trilogy is great and the kind of films you can watch again and again.

Bad Boy Bourne
Jason Bourne rocks....this movie grabs you from the opening scene and lets you go as the credits roll.

THE BEST actioner I have ever scene.