Over the summer I went to the movie “The Bourne Ultimatum”. I chose to use this film for my critique the critic project for art of film while it is still fresh in my mind. The critic whose review I chose is Claudia Puig of USA Today. For the most part I agree with Claudia that this was one of the better films of the summer. It was action packed and filled with big stars and even bigger special effects. Although I would not go as far as to say that this film was better than its predecessors. This film definitely kept viewers on the edge of their seat. The film went with the whole idea of fifteen minutes of suspense over fifteen seconds of surprise. I agree with Claudia about the fact that the way Paul Greengrass (the director) used the hand held camera to give the film a more dramatic, rushed feeling was a perfect fit for this story line.
“Forget those impressive chases you saw in Matrix 3 or Casino Royale— Greengrass' dazzling, adrenaline-surging pursuits rise above the rest. He has made two of the best recent films, his last being the captivating United 93. Wherever he takes his handheld camera next, audiences would be wise to follow.”
I also agree with Claudia that through out the Bourne series that Matt Damon has really grown into his role. I bet that if you say Matt Damon the first thing that will come to their mind is one of the Bourne films. Damon has definitely made his character his own. He is a great choice for his part and fits it well.
“Damon is at his best, having grown further into the role. He is just as convincing as a nimble spy who guides a journalist past a labyrinthine set of stumbling blocks as he is at fending off a rival assassin."
Another point that Claudia makes that I agree with is that this film was riveting and didn’t even have to use fantasy which has been the theme of many of the box office films that have come out. The fact that this film is more realistic and believable than those with dragons, dwarves, elves, and ferries draws you into the film and make you wish that real life was as exciting as what you’re watching on the screen. How ever it isn’t, but for the one hour and fifty eight minutes that you are watching the film it feels like it is.
“Starting with 2002's The Bourne Identity and followed two years later by The Bourne Supremacy, the series has consistently blended intelligence with explosive thrills. Suspense is accomplished without the aid of wizards, robots or comic-book superheroes.”I thought that for the most part Claudia’s review was right on. She had very compelling ideas about the film as a whole which has helped me to appreciate and understand the film better.
