'The Bourne Ultimatum' - Film review
8 out of 10
I love these films. Fast-paced, very silly, but with a good enough cast to make all the preposterous nonsense seem convincing. This is directed at breakneck pace by Paul Greengrass, who rarely lets the camera linger on one shot for more than 5 seconds. It's so fast that all you can do is hang on for the ride - "How did Bourne get that access card?" is something you only ask after the credits are rolling.
It has several action sequences that show James Bond how it ought to be done. The makers of Bond clearly watch these films and were sensible enough to take many cues from them when remaking Casino Royale. This latest Bourne film ought to help keep Bond on his toes. Thoroughly good fun.
I love these films. Fast-paced, very silly, but with a good enough cast to make all the preposterous nonsense seem convincing. This is directed at breakneck pace by Paul Greengrass, who rarely lets the camera linger on one shot for more than 5 seconds. It's so fast that all you can do is hang on for the ride - "How did Bourne get that access card?" is something you only ask after the credits are rolling.
It has several action sequences that show James Bond how it ought to be done. The makers of Bond clearly watch these films and were sensible enough to take many cues from them when remaking Casino Royale. This latest Bourne film ought to help keep Bond on his toes. Thoroughly good fun.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
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Definitely agree. It so happened that I hadn't seen any of the Bourne films and watched all three on consecutive evenings. Unbelievable entertainment (in both senses!)