Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #34 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

Out of breath having just watched this film
Loved the first 2 Bourne films. This film has even more action, but less of a 'story' and less development of the main characters. If I am to be critical the action photography is TOO fast, so you cannot fully absorb and enjoy what are some great sequences. Please SLOW down the action when Bourne 4 appears! Was on the edge of my seat watching this film, which is without doubt one of the best films of 2007.

Smart action thriller
The Bourne Ultimatum is a tightly plotted and fast paced action thriller. The character Jason Bourne continues to develop and unfold in spite of this being the 3rd film in the series. I felt that this was a vast improvement on the 2nd film which was a little hard to follow in places. If this film has one irritation it is the flashy camerwork which at times makes the action hard to follow, and is a little over-stylized unneccessarily.
However, the film never feels like it's starting to drag at any point and the performances are all great. The plot is full of clever twists and reveals to, so there's no time for your brain to switch off. A very impressive 3rd part of the series.

Wow! Great stuff!
It's unusual these days for the third film in a franchise to surpass expectations but this certainly did and could easily claim the title of "Film of 2007". The action is intense, the story enthralling and the acting top-shelf. It constantly amazes me how films like this don't get Academy recognitions, still.

Looking forward to Bourne 4!