The Bourne Ultimatum
Remember everything. Forgive nothing.
Overview
Bourne is brought out of hiding once again by reporter Simon Ross who is trying to unveil Operation Blackbriar, an upgrade to Project Treadstone, in a series of newspaper columns. Information from the reporter stirs a new set of memories, and Bourne must finally uncover his dark past while dodging The Company's best efforts to eradicate him.
Backdrop
What makes this movie Worth Watching
The Bourne Ultimatum (2007) was released during a time of increased public concern over surveillance and national security following revelations about government secret programs such as the NSA's PRISM program. The film's themes of government deception, privacy invasion, and individual resistance resonated with audiences and critics.
- Exceptional action sequences that are both tense and visually stunning, Matt Damon's gripping performance as Jason Bourne, a complex and thought-provoking plot exploring identity and government manipulation, and a satisfying conclusion to the trilogy.
Fun Facts
- The movie was shot in various locations including Tangier, Berlin, Moscow, New York City, and London to maintain the illusion of global travel. In reality, many scenes were filmed on sound stages and green screens. The iconic rooftop chase scene between Bourne and an assassin in Tangier was actually filmed at London's Pinewood Studios.
- The movie features a nod to the original Robert Ludlum novel series with a character named Marie, who is Jason Bourne's romantic interest in the books but not in the films until this installment. Her character is played by Julia Stiles.
- In one of the scenes, a news ticker displays headlines about Blackwater (now known as Academi), a private security company that gained notoriety for its involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan. This was a clever Easter egg, as the movie's director, Paul Greengrass, had initially planned to make a film about Blackwater.
Available Languages
English
US
Title:
"Remember everything. Forgive nothing."
Deutsch
DE
Title: Das Bourne Ultimatum
"Erinnere Dich an alles. Vergebe nichts."
Pусский
RU
Title: Ультиматум Борна
"«Вспомнить все. Не прощать ничего.»"
Français
FR
Title: La Vengeance dans la peau
"Ne rien oublier. Ne rien pardonner."
Italiano
IT
Title: The Bourne Ultimatum - Il ritorno dello sciacallo
"Ricorda tutto non dimentica nulla"
Slovenčina
SK
Title: Bournovo ultimátum
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Reviews
Solid entry that should have been the conclusion to the Bourne character, instead Damon and Greengrass chased the dollar to return to "Jason Bourne" which I remember being underwhelmed by (will be revisiting it sometime during the week).
Still, some good chase and fight sequences though the great trailer line ("If you were in your office right now we'd be having this conversation face-to-face.") makes Bourne look like an arrogant a** because if he hadn't tipped off his location, he would've avoided the chase and made it to the E. 71st location having the element of surprise. In addition, the relationship between Bourne and Nicki (sp?) still felt off.
Anyway, still was entertained but probably rank this as the third best of the series (right now, going to revisit Legacy soon). **4.0/5**
**The Bourne Ultimatum provides an exciting conclusion to the original Bourne storyline, answering questions and leaving a trail of bodies in the process.**
The Bourne Ultimatum picks up immediately where The Bourne Supremacy left off, once again raising the stakes and ratcheting up the action. This time Bourne’s memories are flooding back more and more, and he’s hellbent on bringing those responsible for Treadstone to justice. The story focuses much more on answering the questions of Bourne’s past and the CIA’s illegal activities. I enjoyed the reunion of Julia Stiles’ character with Matt Damon’s. It developed some care between them, providing a little hope and stability in a world filled with betrayal, greed, spycraft, and subterfuge. The Bourne Ultimatum is an explosive conclusion to the original Bourne trilogy and is incredibly satisfying. Still, compared to the first two, it is a little bogged down with all the questions it needs to answer the wrapping up the story. But that is a minor complaint when the movie is one of the best in the spy genre.
I got off to a bit of a bad start with this third instalment - the idea that a bloke in a building in Langley was issuing orders to murder a British journalist in a London railway station used by almost 100 million people a year really didn't sit at all well with me; so I already felt that whatever our hero wanted to do here was OK by me! Just as well, because Matt Damon has his hands full trying to stay alive and to discover the nature of the upgraded "Treadstone" operation - this time called "Blackbriar" which may well shed more light on just how "Bourne' became who he is! Again, Paul Greengrass elicits the best from his star - ably complemented by Joan Allen, again as "Landy"; David Straithairn as his ruthless pursuer "Noah Vosen" and Edgar Ramirez ("Paz") who is never far from his tail/trail. It features more end-to-end action - again, though, not gratuitously long and violent like many others I've seen and although the script is not so good in this one , it remains of the few franchises where the third film is up there with the others. I think it's done now, though - let's not have any more.
Oscar Awards
Wins
FILM EDITING - 2007
Christopher Rouse
SOUND EDITING - 2007
Karen Baker Landers, Per Hallberg
SOUND MIXING - 2007
Scott Millan, David Parker, Kirk Francis
Nominations
Haven't Nominated for Oscar
Media
Clip
It's Jason Bourne
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Jumping from buildings - Movie Clip
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The Chase is On - Extended Preview