The Bourne Ultimatum
The Bourne Ultimatum

The Bourne Ultimatum

2007Movie115 minEnglish

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.

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IMDb8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes92%
Metacritic85/100
Google Users86%
Director: Paul GreengrassGenres: Action, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

Jason Bourne continues to be haunted by his past as he searches for the truth about his identity and the covert program that created him. Pursued by a relentless CIA agent and a team of assassins, Bourne must race against time to uncover the final pieces of his memory before he is captured or killed. His quest leads him through a dangerous web of international espionage, forcing him to confront his own creators.

Critical Reception

The Bourne Ultimatum was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its intense action sequences, sharp direction, and Matt Damon's performance. It was considered a satisfying conclusion to the original trilogy, praised for its intricate plot and thrilling execution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its relentless pacing and expertly choreographed fight sequences.
  • Matt Damon's compelling portrayal of a man seeking truth and redemption was a highlight.
  • The film successfully builds upon its predecessors, offering a sophisticated and thrilling spy narrative.

Google audience: Audiences lauded the film for its fast-paced action, intelligent plot, and Matt Damon's strong performance. Many felt it was a satisfying and exciting conclusion to the Bourne saga, delivering high-stakes thrills and a compelling character arc.

Awards & Accolades

Won 3 Academy Awards: Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing, Best Sound Mixing. Nominated for numerous other awards including Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama for Matt Damon.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic chase scene through Waterloo Station in London was filmed over several weeks and involved a significant number of extras to create a realistic sense of panic and chaos.

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Dr_Nostromo

Dr_Nostromo

92/100 In his search for the truth, Bourne comes out of hiding and is, once again, the center of a man hunt. But this time, he's putting an end to it. It's a rare thing to have 3 films that not only make up a single story this eloquently...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

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...
The Movie Mob

The Movie Mob

**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, o...
JPV852

JPV852

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). ...