The Bourne Ultimatum (2007)

Genre: Action / Thriller

Directed by: Paul Greengrass

Cast: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn

Running time: 115 minutes

In this third installment of the franchise based on Robert Ludlum’s books and characters, Jason Bourne is on the run again, trying to put together the final pieces of the puzzle regarding his past, Operation Treadstone and its successor Operation Blackbriar. With the CIA still on his tail, Bourne embarks on a cat and mouse game hoping to finally know who he really is.

Just like its predecessor, The Bourne Supremacy, this second sequel is a fast-paced thrilling ride through multiple cities with a compelling storyline and captivating characters. As usual, Matt Damon is solid as Jason Bourne, still making this character ultimately believable. Kudos also to David Strathairn, an experienced character actor, doing a really good acting job as Noah Vozen, a CIA Deputy Director who is working extra hard to stop Bourne at all costs.

I really enjoy the work that Paul Greengrass did with the first two sequels in the Jason Bourne franchise. The camera work is frantic and it may bother some people, but, to me, it is totally fitting for this story. I have seen this movie a few times, and it still manages to keep me on the edge of my seat. The franchise truly peaked here, which is a rare thing in Hollywood when it comes to sequels.

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