Movie Review: The Bourne Ultimatum - Starring Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Albert Finney & Joan Allen
Released: August 3rd, 2007
Runtime: 1 hr. 51 min.
Ticket Price: $5.00 Early Matinee
Refreshments: Hot Dog
Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Albert Finney & Joan Allen
Director: Paul Greengrass
Rating: Worth a Full Price Ticket
Synopsis: All along he has just wanted to be left alone and to disappear, but those that created him are still trying to hunt him down. Now all he wants is to find out who he was and he is starting at the beginning and working forward. This leads him to Moscow, Paris, Madrid, London, Tangiers and New York. All the while being hunted by cops, Interpol agents, assassins and others out to get him.
Review: The Bourne Ultimatum is a kick-ass spy thrill ride that hits the gas and never lets up until the credits roll. It is the third in the Bourne movie franchise based on Robert Ludlum’s original trio of books
What makes these movies great, even though they are non-stop action, is they are actually telling a story. This one continues with Bourne on a quest to find out who he used to be. Together with The Bourne Identity
David Strathairn (We Are Marshall, Good Night, and Good Luck), as Noah Vosen, the head of the deep cover agency responsible for Bourne and those like him, is solid as always. He wants to put an end to Bourne and keep their secret project, well, secret.
Joan Allen (The Upside of Anger, The Contender) is back as Pamela Landy. She is trying to bring Bourne in, but wants to go about it in a different way, as she wants to know what is going on, almost as much as Bourne does. She too is wonderful as always.
The Bourne series of movies has always had an outstanding cast, in both main and supporting roles. Julia Styles (The Prince & Me, Mona Lisa Smile) gets bumped up from supporting to main player in this one. Way to hang in there and finally get some screen time Julia.
The Bourne Ultimatum is worth checking out on the big screen. It makes a nice open-ended capper to the trilogy. Once this hits on DVD, sitting down and watching all three in a row will make for a fun Saturday night.
Could The Bourne Legacy be next? I for one would like to see it. With the success of the first movie, two more books with the Jason Bourne character at the center of the action have been released, the second just this past June. Author Eric Van Lustbader has picked up the series and subsequently written The Bourne Legacy
What New Movies Come Out Friday, August 3rd?
This week there are eight new movies being released. Five open wide and three are in limited release.
Opening Nationwide on Friday, August 3rd:
Movie: The Bourne Ultimatum (PG-13) (Read Review)
Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Albert Finney & Joan Allen
Genre: Action Thriller
Synopsis: All along he has just wanted to be left alone and to disappear, but he is still being hunted by those that created him. Now all he wants is to find out who he was and he is starting at the beginning and working forward. This leads him to Moscow, Paris, Madrid, London, Tangiers and New York. All the while being hunted by cops, Interpol agents, assassins and others out to get him.
First Thoughts: I really enjoyed the first two and am looking forward to the third. This has been one of the best action series to come along in some time.
Movie: Bratz (PG)
Starring: Nathalia Ramos, Janel Parrish, Logan Browning & Skyler Shaye
Genre: Teen Comedy
Synopsis: A group of lifelong friends learn to deal with high school life and the peer pressure that threatens to divide them. Once they band together, they learn what it means to be truly empowered.
First Thoughts: If you are a teen girl about to enter high school, you will probably like this movie, even if it has no real basis in reality, as most teen comedies don’t.
Movie: El Cantante (R)
Starring: Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez
Genre: Biographical Musical Drama
Synopsis: The story of a Puerto Rican singer who immigrates to the United States and pioneers the salsa music sound. While in New York he meets the woman that will become his loving yet fiery wife. He then perfects the sound and rises to fame and then falls due to his battle with drug addiction.
First Thoughts: Probably watch it some day after it hits HBO or Showtime.
Movie: Hot Rod (PG-13)
Starring: Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Bill Hader, Ian McShane, Sissy Spacek
Genre: Comedy
Synopsis: A guy who calls himself a stuntman has grown up thinking he was the son of the test rider for Evel Knievel that died in his prime. He has always wanted to fulfill his father’s destiny, but he has one problem, he just plain sucks. Living with his mother and stepfather, who is a jerk, and without a job he practices stunts on his moped. When his stepfather falls ill, he sets out to do the biggest stunt of his life to raise the money for his treatment.
First Thoughts: Will probably have some funny parts, but overall it looks pretty bad.
Movie: Underdog (PG)
Starring: Jason Lee, Peter Dinklage, John Slattery, Patrick Warburton & Amy Adams
Genre: Family Adventure Comedy
Synopsis: Just an ordinary dog that winds up in the middle of an accident at the lab of Dr. Simon Barsinister and ends up with superpowers and the ability to talk. Once the right costume is found, Underdog sets out to protect the citizens of Capitol City and, more importantly, the beautiful Polly Purebread. To do this he must put a stop to Barsinister’s evil plan to destroy Capitol City. Never fear, Underdog is here. Based on the animated TV show
First Thoughts: Actually looks like it could be a lot of fun.
Movies in Limited Release this Friday:
- Becoming Jane – Romance drama with Anne Hathaway as the young Jane Austen and the romances that sparked her writing.
- Cash – Crime thriller about a con artist hires a bunch of thieves to steal some diamonds in South Africa.
- The Ten – A giant group of known actors star in this religious satire with stories revolving around the Ten Commandments.
The movie Talk to Me expands nationwide this week.
For New Movie Friday there are seven new movies at a theater near me this week. They are The Bourne Ultimatum, Bratz, El Cantante, Hot Rod, Underdog, Becoming Jane and The Ten. What new movie will you be heading out to see this week?
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