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Director: Paul Greengrass Starring: Matt Damon, Julia Stiles Release date: Aug. 3 Related Links: Movie site / Trailers Matt Damon is a badass. And with this latest installment of the “Bourne” trilogy, Damon and director Paul Greengrass take viewers on the most action-packed, camera-shaking thrill ride of the summer. Yes, even more action-packed than “Rush Hour 3.” Believe it or not. |
 Overall Grade: A (17 Votes) |
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“‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ is one of those rare movies that not only delivers the thrills but is able to provide a powerful piece of storytelling as well.” - Rachel Mayhew, The Daily Vidette
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Grade: A
“The end of the film leaves the movie-goer with anticipation for another ‘Bourne’ film.” - Lindsey Kastning, The Northern Star
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Grade: A
“‘Ultimatum’ is that rare sequel that, amongst today’s multitude of sequels, prequels and worn-out franchises, is just as good — if not better — than the films before it, completing a trilogy that, whether you want to admit it or not, updated the spy-thriller genre for modern film-goers.” - Matt Sevits, The Daily Emerald
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Grade: A
“With this film, we have finally received a summer blockbuster that delivers in every possible way.” - Phil Owen, The Crimson White
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Grade: A
“The movie mixes in a sense of humor that was absent from the first two films.” - Eddie Strait, The Daily Texan
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Grade: A
“The film is everything and anything that could ever be asked of the final part of a trilogy that was so intensely built up in the first two films.” - Matthew Broderick, The Massachusetts Daily Collegian
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Grade: A
“‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ is the be-all, end-all of spy films.” - Joseph Floro, The Pitt News
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Grade: A
“‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ is the real deal and a film that can stand on its own.” - Adam Z. Winer, The Diamondback
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Grade: A
“In each chase the director tracks Bourne on the fly, making the audience feel as though they are a part of the action, chasing the enemy side-by-side with Bourne.” - Caitlin Petrakovitz, The Daily Aztec
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Grade: A-
“‘The Bourne Ultimatum’ is unusually ambitious for a sequel, with brains and style to spare.” - Lauren Weigand, Vanderbilt Hustler
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Grade: A-
“But in terms of pure enjoyment, ‘Ultimatum,’ along with the rest of trilogy, will be heralded as a classic, even if it is a bit overrated.” - Paul Tassi, The Michigan Daily
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Grade: A-
“This installment is the most straightforward.” - Stuart Baimel, The Stanford Daily
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Grade: A-
“In a time where originality in Hollywood seems to be a thing of the past, a film with no big movie stars and a sophomoric story is the most entertaining and unique film to come out in quite a while.”
Chris Krapek, Northern Star
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Grade: B+
“Despite the great action sequences and the interesting storyline, the movie has one major flaw: the camera work.” - Jillian A. Berry, The Tech
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Grade: B+
“Audience members can’t help but be captivated because the use of hand-held cameras makes it nearly impossible to tear one’s eyes from the screen.” - Rachel Buccicone, The Lantern
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Grade: B+
“If you are looking for a movie that will keep you on the edge of your seat or a reason to oogle Matt Damon, than this is the movie you’ve been looking for.” - Jennifer Maddocks, The Gateway
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Grade: B
“Yet for all these things in the film’s favor, its greatest drawback is the visual choices of director Paul Greengrass.” - Jena Benton, The Northern Light
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Grade: C