Bourne Ultimatum...

Flibster · 15-08-2007, 23:38

Just got in from seeing it. *nice early preview screening*

Supremely good film. Loved it.

Finishes the story off nicely. There better not be a 4th - would cock with the story now.

Some annoyances - mainly with the filming and editing. Someone please buy the DP a steadicam! Also, not a fan of a lot of fast edits...

But, other than that. Beautifully done. Paul Greengrass seriously knows how to hold tension throughout the film - and in some films it doesn't work, it did work very well in this.

Matt Damon was great, really seemed to be into the role and had the feel of someone who could look around a room and spot anyone and who was watching them.

David Strathairn was creepy as hell and Joan Allen was again great as Pamela Landy.

It does help a lot seeing the first two, but knowing the plotlines would help a hell of a lot if you haven't seen them. Just gives you a bit of back story.

Go see it.

Simon/~Flibster

Blackstar · 15-08-2007, 23:46

We're going to see this on Friday *is excited*

Mark · 15-08-2007, 23:55

Seen the trailers a few weeks ago. Seems like a good choice.

/wishes he had a local cinema.

Pebs · 16-08-2007, 17:28

I cant WAIT to see this and if I don't get to a cinema for it I'll be really really disappointed. The first two are easily in my top 10 films, 1st one definitely in the top five

Will · 16-08-2007, 18:14

MIght have to break out an Orange Wednesday and see this soon! Read all the Ludlum books (and all the none Bourne ones), loved the movies so far and am thoroughly looking forward to this one. This is how spy movies should be!

Pheebs · 16-08-2007, 19:05

I've read le books and that made me feel a bit poopy when watching the first filum cos the book was just awesome!

Everytime Picky and I go to watch the second we fall asleep! Boo! Will get round to it though and ensure we see the 3rd!

Thanks for the heads up! And before I leave...

MAaaaHht DaaYMooNn.

Couldn't resist

Blackstar · 18-08-2007, 01:03

First film i have ever actually felt seasick watching. Probably didn't help that we were right at the front of the packed cinema but seriously BUY A DAMN STEADY CAM! I had to look away, not because it was rubbish but because i was going to throw up into the popcorn.

Other than the overly shaky cinematography i thought it was well good.
8/10 (-2 for the seasicky feeling)

killerkebab · 20-08-2007, 19:08

Two words: Absolute classic.

That is all.

semi-pro waster · 20-08-2007, 19:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blackstar

First film i have ever actually felt seasick watching. Probably didn't help that we were right at the front of the packed cinema but seriously BUY A DAMN STEADY CAM! I had to look away, not because it was rubbish but because i was going to throw up into the popcorn.

I never realised there were other people who felt like that, I thought it was just one of my friends afflictions rather than something other people suffered from.

I enjoyed the film for the most part, very good direction and stunts but I feel there is something missing that prevents it being great. That could be my unwillingness to accept a film as great having only watched it once but it isn't a film that I could watch over and over which I feel is something that a great film should withstand.

Will · 20-08-2007, 21:56

I watched it this weekend. I loved it. The steady-cam problem didn't last too long as I was so engrossed by the constant action. I was tired when I left the cinema!! I'd watch it again - I thought it was great - maybe a little TOO much action all the time made it a little knackering to watch but all in all completes the fabulous trilogy in awesome perfectness!

15-08-2007, 23:38	#1
Flibster Moonshine Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,388	Bourne Ultimatum... Just got in from seeing it. nice early preview screening Supremely good film. Loved it. Finishes the story off nicely. There better not be a 4th - would cock with the story now. Some annoyances - mainly with the filming and editing. Someone please buy the DP a steadicam! Also, not a fan of a lot of fast edits... But, other than that. Beautifully done. Paul Greengrass seriously knows how to hold tension throughout the film - and in some films it doesn't work, it did work very well in this. Matt Damon was great, really seemed to be into the role and had the feel of someone who could look around a room and spot anyone and who was watching them. David Strathairn was creepy as hell and Joan Allen was again great as Pamela Landy. It does help a lot seeing the first two, but knowing the plotlines would help a hell of a lot if you haven't seen them. Just gives you a bit of back story. Go see it. Simon/~Flibster __________________

15-08-2007, 23:46	#2
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	We're going to see this on Friday is excited __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

16-08-2007, 17:28	#4
Pebs Easymouth Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,716	I cant WAIT to see this and if I don't get to a cinema for it I'll be really really disappointed. The first two are easily in my top 10 films, 1st one definitely in the top five __________________ ...faster you naughty little monkey! Running through hell, heaven can wait!

16-08-2007, 18:14	#5
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	MIght have to break out an Orange Wednesday and see this soon! Read all the Ludlum books (and all the none Bourne ones), loved the movies so far and am thoroughly looking forward to this one. This is how spy movies should be! __________________ *No No!*

16-08-2007, 19:05	#6
Pheebs Deep Throat Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,512	I've read le books and that made me feel a bit poopy when watching the first filum cos the book was just awesome! Everytime Picky and I go to watch the second we fall asleep! Boo! Will get round to it though and ensure we see the 3rd! Thanks for the heads up! And before I leave... MAaaaHht DaaYMooNn. Couldn't resist __________________ http://www.spiffingdesigns.co.uk

15-08-2007, 23:55	#3
Mark Screaming Orgasm Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Newbury Posts: 15,194	Seen the trailers a few weeks ago. Seems like a good choice. /wishes he had a local cinema.

18-08-2007, 01:03	#7
Blackstar Ambassador of Awesome Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Edinburger Posts: 3,676	First film i have ever actually felt seasick watching. Probably didn't help that we were right at the front of the packed cinema but seriously BUY A DAMN STEADY CAM! I had to look away, not because it was rubbish but because i was going to throw up into the popcorn. Other than the overly shaky cinematography i thought it was well good. 8/10 (-2 for the seasicky feeling) __________________ Jim Garrahy's Fudge Kitchen

20-08-2007, 19:08	#8
killerkebab Vodka Martini Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bristol/Reading Posts: 656	Two words: Absolute classic. That is all. __________________

20-08-2007, 21:56	#10
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I watched it this weekend. I loved it. The steady-cam problem didn't last too long as I was so engrossed by the constant action. I was tired when I left the cinema!! I'd watch it again - I thought it was great - maybe a little TOO much action all the time made it a little knackering to watch but all in all completes the fabulous trilogy in awesome perfectness! __________________ *No No!*

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