The Bourne Ultimatum

I wasn't really expecting this one, although I enjoyed the 1st 2 very much, but I got lured into the cinema for this one as I saw raving reviews.
If it was that good, it should be worth seing it on the big screen.

Well I have to say the movie doesn't disappoint.
You might say that it's "just a thriller"... But it's as good a thriller can get.
A great cast and direction make up for a gripping rollercoaster.
When you think about it, the story is pretty standard (don't get me wrong it's still good with a few good twists and turns but there's no real revelations) but the thing is that the movie doesn't let you think!
It just doesn't stop.
And it's got a lot to do with the handheld camera used throughout, sort of "documentary" style, that always keeps your nose on the action so you can't breathe.
By the way I was well impressed that this (volontary) messy way of filming manages to be clear, so you always understand where you are in the chaos around you...

You go to the movies and you get to see a lot of action and you finish by being a bit jaded by it all. But here I found myself being surprised at how good it was every step of the way, whether it's a game of cat and mouse in Waterloo station (jaw dropping!) or a gritty fist fight in Morocco or a humongous car crash in New York...
It's always very rough, down and dirty so you always feel involved.
Very impressive.

The cast is also quie a standout, Damon first with his Bourne character that manages to be indestructible yet faillible and tortured.
I was happy to see a number of actors I really like, such as Paddy Considine (see Hot Fuzz, but more importantly Dead Man's Shoes) or Edgar Ramirez (I so love Domino!).

So with Spidey, a 3rd episode that was wll worth doing!
"Just a thriller", but full marks still!