The original three Bourne films are some of the greatest action films I've ever seen and some of my personal favourite movies. The Bourne Ultimatum in particular is up there with Terminator 2 and Aliens in my estimation as one of the greatest action sequels ever made. I honestly had reservations about a fourth Matt Damon Bourne film after the disappointing Jeremy Renner led spin-off and and the fact that the author of the original trilogy hadn't written any further instalments in the Jason Bourne saga. I'm so happy to say that my concerns were completely unfounded.
Jason Bourne is an incredibly exhilarating thrill ride from start to finish. The new writers have developed a refreshingly complex and layered story featuring a metaphorically lost Bourne accompanied by a sub-plot about digital privacy that brings a welcome layer of social commentary. New information about Bourne'a past and true identity emerges to bring about a thrilling globetrotting stand-off between Bourne and his creators.
Julia Stiles returns to the series with a vengeance in a pivotal and emotional plot-driving role while a new supporting cast-members Alicia Vikander and Tommy Lee Jones deliver excellent performances as Bourne's antagonists. Vikander offers an empowering performance as a strong, driven and intelligent female adversary for Bourne to rival Joan Allen from Supremacy and Ultimatum.
What makes this film so outstanding is its flawlessly choreographed action and fight sequences accompanied by John Powell's percussion-heavy score which heightens the expertly directed intense action sequences. Matt Damon shines as Bourne; he is a world- class leading man and action hero with a physicality and determination that elevates the action to the highest level. I'm a huge fan of car chase sequences in film and I'm pleased to say that Jason Bourne features one of the most exhilarating and exciting car chases I've ever witnessed. Paul Greengrass is the master of car chases in cinema - his intimate direction style coupled with the outstanding fast-paced editing and sound design bring about a breathless intensity that can't be matched. I found myself literally holding my breath throughout the whole sequence.
Jason Bourne lives up to Ultimatum's incredibly high standard as an brilliantly directed, surprisingly emotional action thriller that I will remember as one of 2016's best movies.
10/10
Jason Bourne is an incredibly exhilarating thrill ride from start to finish. The new writers have developed a refreshingly complex and layered story featuring a metaphorically lost Bourne accompanied by a sub-plot about digital privacy that brings a welcome layer of social commentary. New information about Bourne'a past and true identity emerges to bring about a thrilling globetrotting stand-off between Bourne and his creators.
Julia Stiles returns to the series with a vengeance in a pivotal and emotional plot-driving role while a new supporting cast-members Alicia Vikander and Tommy Lee Jones deliver excellent performances as Bourne's antagonists. Vikander offers an empowering performance as a strong, driven and intelligent female adversary for Bourne to rival Joan Allen from Supremacy and Ultimatum.
What makes this film so outstanding is its flawlessly choreographed action and fight sequences accompanied by John Powell's percussion-heavy score which heightens the expertly directed intense action sequences. Matt Damon shines as Bourne; he is a world- class leading man and action hero with a physicality and determination that elevates the action to the highest level. I'm a huge fan of car chase sequences in film and I'm pleased to say that Jason Bourne features one of the most exhilarating and exciting car chases I've ever witnessed. Paul Greengrass is the master of car chases in cinema - his intimate direction style coupled with the outstanding fast-paced editing and sound design bring about a breathless intensity that can't be matched. I found myself literally holding my breath throughout the whole sequence.
Jason Bourne lives up to Ultimatum's incredibly high standard as an brilliantly directed, surprisingly emotional action thriller that I will remember as one of 2016's best movies.
10/10