i wasn't bourne yesterday

the bourne ultimatum
where the other films in this series excelled, this one fell short. whereas the other films were action packed and full of excellently choreographed fight scenes, this one focused on storyline. and rightfully so. after all, this film was dedicated to finding out how jason bourne was created. matt damon was great, as usual, and the cast surrounding him complemented his performance well.
if you're looking for off the wall action the likes of transformers or live free, die hard, you've come to the wrong place. i also like casino royale as spy movie that is better than this one. but this is the last installment of the bourne series, so if you're a fan and you're ready to complete the trilogy, you won't be disappointed...

i liked this film, because i have enjoyed the story over the course of this series. however, i think the average person wouldn't be so entertained.

the bourne ultimatum: C+

Comments

dk said…
no way!
jim said that this movie was the best summer blockbuster action movie of the year, better than transformers, die hard, and ocean's 13.
wtf!
should i not waste my money on this movie? should i go see rush hour 3 instead?...which i'm waiting for you to go watch it and review on it here.
8/14/2007 4:03 PM
brian james said…
i think you SHOULD watch this movie. i enjoyed it very much! the story line is great!

a lot of critics gave the movie high marks.

but i don't base my opinions on that of other critics... something that roy and jim tend to focus on. i ask myself, "was i entertained?"

and i was! but was there anything breakthrough about this installment of the bourne series... no. were there any action scenes that weren't regurgitated from previous films... no. did the reveal of jason bourne's beginnings leave me stunned and surprised... no. that being said, i'll probably buy the dvd.
8/14/2007 5:05 PM
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