BOTTOM
LINE:
Kick-arse
thriller that delivers all the stops; a deeply satisfying conclusion
to an outstanding trilogy.
THE
GOOD: This is the
perfect conclusion to the Bourne series. The film is just as gripping
as the previous two, throwing you right in to the thick of the action
from the beginning and never letting up pace. The intrigue surrounding
Jason Bourne's past finally comes full circle in this film and there
isn't a second that goes past where you are left hanging on the
edge of your seat waiting for the outcome. Matt Damon is excellent
as Bourne, showing a maturity and a brutalness required for such
a demanding role. You just love it that he's smarter than the guys
(and girls) chasing him. The supporting players are also excellent,
in particular David Straitham as the CIA director out to get Bourne
who has a hidden agenda, and Joan Allen as the only person within
the agency who comes to believe that Bourne may be innocent of the
crimes he has been accused of. The tension in the film is incredible,
and also includes some incredible fight scenes which go above and
beyond what you'd expect. Director Greengrass has shaped a tough,
intelligent spy film with quick cutting and a sense of immediacy
in the camera work (a nice contrast to say Bond films which are
also good but in different ways). The film just sped along and by
the end, you almost feel that it shouldn't have to end with this
film!
