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TracyTHE BOURNE ULTIMATUM - REVIEW
September 9th 2007 11:32
PLOT
First off, you should see the first two films before this one. Otherwise there are good odds you won't understand poo.
Jason Bourne is beginning to remember things as he's on a search for the truth behind Operation Black Briar, part of Project Treadstone. Some columns by London-based reporter Simon Ross gets him into a hunt for his true identity and away from the "company" who wants him dead.
And a hunt it is, literally the whole movie.
CRITIQUE
As always Paul Greengrass manages to create a real atmosphere, that could make a viewer believe anything. It's the colors, the camera work, the light, everything. Paul could show the whole White House as aliens and we'd believe G.W. Bush is one. Hmm...
Of course the franchise "Bourne" has always been entertaining, not top-class but certainly in the better collection. They've managed to create a different character than the other similar heroes. Jason Bourne is after his OWN identity, not on a mission by the state or special group, as usually seen. He fights for himself.
As for the performances by the cast I was highly pleased. Matt Damon might not be "grown" as an actor just yet, but the improvement is clearly there. David Strathairn is good as always - now he's a guy that rarely fail. Joan Allen, although too skinny (over 50 after all), she's quite enjoyable on the big screen. A stealthy woman.
The story itself was smart and surprisingly original, the fight scenes weren't boring and the writers made sure not to have a lot of clichés included. Ok, there was a clear one when Matt tells Julia Stiles how he can see every face he killed and so on, but that's pretty much it.
Oh, the soundtrack was nice as well. Suspenseful at times and soft at others.
CONCLUSION
Recommended for the big screen, it sure is worth your money. Don't expect to exit with a whole new meaning about life, however it's one of the better action-flicks. But if you're a "camera-movement-is-a- cheap-trick-and- looks-bad"-guy a rental is more than enough for you.
8,5/10
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Comment by Mike Crowl
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Comment by jaz mayor
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Just watched atonement, please tell me why people are raving on about this as if it was the god of movies this year. It has the worst on screen love story of all time. If people find a real love in this movie then they really don't know what love is. Just a lot of forced cinematography on a tiny plot that goes nowhere. Out of all the critics that pan movies over tiny things how can they justify not showing the blatant flaws in this on. Just watch and you will see.
Comment by KylieW
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Comment by peeker
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Hi Jaz, yea, too bad it has those kinds of movement. It could become a lot better with steady picture. Just look at Casino Royale, it wouldn't work if it was shot in the same way as this one.
As for Atonement I haven't seen it, but I will and let you know. Critics are hard to understand, especially the "big" ones that try to look smart.
Kylie!
See it!!
Cheers everyone,
peeker
Comment by marvs