The Bourne Ultimatum (Combo HD DVD and Standard DVD) [HD DVD]

     The often breathtaking, final installment in the Bourne trilogy finds the titular assassin with no memory closing in on his past, finally answering his own questions about his real identity and how he came to be a seemingly unstoppable killing machine. Matt Damon returns for another intensely physical performance as Jason Bourne, the rogue operative at war with the CIA, which made him who and what he is and managed to kill his girlfriend in the series' second film, The Bourne Supremacy. Now looking for payback, Bourne goes in search for the renegade chief of CIA operations in Europe and North Africa, partnering for a time with a mysterious woman from his past (Julia Stiles) and constantly--constantly--on the run from assassins, intelligence foot soldiers, and cops. Directed by Paul Greengrass (United 93) with the director's thrilling, trademark textures and shaky, documentary style, The Bourne Ultimatum is largely a succession of action scenes that reveal a lot about the story's characters while they're under duress. Joan Allen, Albert Finney, David Strathairn, Scott Glenn, and Paddy Considine comprise the film's terrific supporting cast, and the well-traveled movie leads viewers through Turin, Madrid, Tangiers, Paris, London, and New York. Overall, this is a satisfying conclusion to Bourne's exciting and protracted mystery. --Tom Keogh <br/> Beyond <i>The Bourne Ultimatum on DVD <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="4" cellpadding="4"> <img src=" http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/21EGhQBOumL._AA115_.jpg" border="0">More Bourne <img src= " http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31juIwLhqnL._AA115_.jpg" border="0">More Action from Universal Studios <br>More Matt Damon</tr> <br><br> <span class="h1">Stills from The Bourne Ultimatum (Click for larger image) <table border="0" cellpadding="4" width="100%" cellspacing="4"> <td> </td> <td> <br> </td> <td><img border="0" align=left src=" http://image-development-101.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/universal/bourneultimatum/Damon_motorcycle_s.jpg"> <tr align="center" valign="top"> </td> <td><br></td> <td><img border="0" align=left src=" http://image-development-101.amazon.com/images/G/01/dvd/universal/bourneultimatum/Paul_Greengrass_s.jpg"> </table>      An abundance of bonus features are included on both the standard DVD and high definition DVD formats. The 24-minute "Man on the Move: Jason Bourne" featurette follows Matt Damon and the entire movie-making crew on location around the globe through Berlin, Paris, London, Madrid, and Tangier with lots of commentary from producers Patrick Crowley and Paul Sandberg, actor Matt Damon, stuntmen, and a host of others involved in the film. What comes across loud and clear are the immense logistical difficulties involved in such an ambitious film like filming in London's Waterloo station, one of the world's busiest and most crowded train stations, making cold bare Berlin match snowy Moscow where The Bourne Supremacy ended and The Bourne Ultimatum begins, working around the clock in Madrid, and virtually closing off the main square of Tangier for days at a time. The "Rooftop Pursuit" feature provides an in-depth look at the amazing stunt and camera work involved in shooting the intense Tangier rooftop pursuit while "Planning the Punches" explores the martial arts training and special breakaway props utilized throughout the many fight scenes in the film. Matt Damon's gleeful participation in the New York chase scene is highlighted in the "Driving School" feature and the immense logistics of filming a car chase in New York are explored in "New York Chase." Commentary for the entire film is provided by director Paul Greengrass and 12-minutes of deleted scenes are also included. The HDDVD also includes a "Be Bourne Spy Training" aptitude test in which viewers watch 20 clips from the movie and are tested on their observation skills--connecting to the internet allows viewers to download their results directly to their HD DVD player. The "U Control" picture in picture option allows viewers to access cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage including excerpts from most of the aforementioned bonus features without leaving the movie, providing a rich, in-depth explanation of a multitude of important plot points. Viewers can also access the Blackbriar files while watching the film for additional detailed information about the characters, locations, and spy gadgets--a feature which adds a whole new level of understanding and meaning to the viewing experience. Car enthusiasts will enjoy pulling up technical information about the Volkswagen Touareg featured in the film's chase sequence and connecting to the download center for even more information on this featured vehicle. Viewers can also bookmark their favorite scenes for repeated watching. --Tami Horiuchi      Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 12/11/2007 Run time: 116 minutes Rating: Pg13

Comment:
    The movie itself is really good and I have found the entire series very interesting an d the reason I give five stars its because having both standard and high definition versions of the film in one disc is a very good bonus. Good movie and value.Saw this in theaters and bought the dvd. Give it 4 out of 5. It's pretty much the same as the other 2 movies.nice to have all his loose ends tied up. turns out he's somebody else, cool!All of the Bourne movies and books are thrilling, captivating and enthralling. The suspense is constant and the action unending. You will not be bored watching these complex and entertaining tales ravel and unravel themselves for a climactic ending.