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*Quema34* · 07-08-2007

Huh? I guess this is no longer 'stickied,' b/c it was buried...

I'll try to get back into the 'swing of things.'

"The Bourne Ultimatum" ~120 min., PG-13, 2007

(5 stars)

This installment doesn't fail to disappoint, with plenty of action scenes, more development on Jason Bourne's quest to discover his past (starting back in "The Bourne Identity), and with a few nuances and additions to keep the interest high for what's sure to be another installment. We even discover one tidbit (I won't reveal it, as that's a 'spoiler') about Nikki Parsons we never suspected from the previous two installments.

As for the main movie, I'll 'counter' some elements mentioned by a rather uninformed MSN movie reviewer seen here. First of all, David Straihairn and Scott Glenn (in the tradition of the other installments) are NEVER meant to be 'developed' as characters: they serve their purpose as single and narrow-minded people that are only interested in protecting their backsides; in fact, the viewer only desires they receive their come-uppance (just like their predecessors). The entire movie is never meant to revolve around them--it is clearly intended to revolve around Bourne, who is the clear protagonist driving the action--with others there to 'support' or oppose him. It should be obvious just from the movie title that Bourne is the one to be served up on a silver platter! The music is also a mainstay, which is never 'overused' as the former reviewer asserts: this is part of the tool expected to heighten the tension or to suitably frame continuing action. In fact, music is such an indispensible tool in this movie (also a strength in the past) that it amazes to hear such creativity (something that generally wanes by a third installment) in itself. So the music also achieves its desired effect in all settings--it is never 'overdone.' Secondly, the reviewer errs in using Damon's summary of Bourne as a "serial monogamist," something called an "intentional fallacy." Bourne is not a "serial monogamist"; he is simply someone still hurting from a deep wound caused by Marie's senseless shooting in Supremacy. As he becomes more 'human' all the time throughout this installment, many things haunt Bourne and he seeks to make things right, as well as to stop the vicious circle. Lastly, prepare yourself to possibly see the next installment parallel some elements of "The Bourne Identity," as this contains a few examples eerily similar to the first. One can probably even expect Bourne to "move on" emotionally, and to "heal" from Marie's senseless murder.

07-08-2007	#15 (permalink)
Quema34 CDFreaks Resident Join Date: May 2005 Location: USS-Enterprise 1701-A--the finest starship ever Posts: 2,901	Re: Movie Reviews Huh? I guess this is no longer 'stickied,' b/c it was buried... I'll try to get back into the 'swing of things.' "The Bourne Ultimatum" ~120 min., PG-13, 2007 (5 stars) This installment doesn't fail to disappoint, with plenty of action scenes, more development on Jason Bourne's quest to discover his past (starting back in "The Bourne Identity), and with a few nuances and additions to keep the interest high for what's sure to be another installment. We even discover one tidbit (I won't reveal it, as that's a 'spoiler') about Nikki Parsons we never suspected from the previous two installments. As for the main movie, I'll 'counter' some elements mentioned by a rather uninformed MSN movie reviewer seen here. First of all, David Straihairn and Scott Glenn (in the tradition of the other installments) are NEVER meant to be 'developed' as characters: they serve their purpose as single and narrow-minded people that are only interested in protecting their backsides; in fact, the viewer only desires they receive their come-uppance (just like their predecessors). The entire movie is never meant to revolve around them--it is clearly intended to revolve around Bourne, who is the clear protagonist driving the action--with others there to 'support' or oppose him. It should be obvious just from the movie title that Bourne is the one to be served up on a silver platter! The music is also a mainstay, which is never 'overused' as the former reviewer asserts: this is part of the tool expected to heighten the tension or to suitably frame continuing action. In fact, music is such an indispensible tool in this movie (also a strength in the past) that it amazes to hear such creativity (something that generally wanes by a third installment) in itself. So the music also achieves its desired effect in all settings--it is never 'overdone.' Secondly, the reviewer errs in using Damon's summary of Bourne as a "serial monogamist," something called an "intentional fallacy." Bourne is not a "serial monogamist"; he is simply someone still hurting from a deep wound caused by Marie's senseless shooting in Supremacy. As he becomes more 'human' all the time throughout this installment, many things haunt Bourne and he seeks to make things right, as well as to stop the vicious circle. Lastly, prepare yourself to possibly see the next installment parallel some elements of "The Bourne Identity," as this contains a few examples eerily similar to the first. One can probably even expect Bourne to "move on" emotionally, and to "heal" from Marie's senseless murder. __________________ "Sic vis pacem para bellum" "Lo único que vale en la vida es la pasión" "You sure you do not want to stay? You fight good for a tourist!" "Why do I feel like you truly see me, when others do not?" --Well, my horse likes you...!" "MY KIDS could teach YOU a thing or two, Johnny!!" "If the lie is big enough and told often enough, it will be believed."--Joseph Goebbels See what Geno888 is drooling over right now. I found Airhead's cookbook and all he did was edit my signature! Want to be better informed about good media, solving computer problems and DVD burner performance? Join CDFreaks by clicking here.