Bourne Ultimatum - WOW

"The Bourne Ultimatum" has been called the best action spy thriller of all time. While I may not yet be willing to go that far, I can say it raises the bar to a new height. The first hour is non-stop, rapid edit, action. You must pay attention. At the 1 hour and 10 minute mark, the movie slows down and you can catch your breath, literally. But, be ready with the pause button before that so you can make sure you catch every little nuance. There are tons.

You do not need to have seen the 2 previous Bourne movies, but it would certainly help. I highly recommend both before seeing this 3rd.

Matt Damon is the ultimate smart tough guy. Joan Allen (Pleasantville) and Julia Stiles (um, okay this Bourne series is the only thing she has done that I liked) make great accomplices without the romantic involvement so many other stories get hung up on.

This movie "feels" high tech without the use of special effects. I love that. This movie expects you to think ahead, and think back. I love that too. In fact, this movie does not "give" you anything. It's much more like a ride at your favorite theme park. Get on, strap in, hang on, ride the twists and turns.

Sorry it has been so long since my last post. Sometimes you have to dig through a lot of dirt to find a good gem. "The Bourne Ultimatum" is a great popcorn and soda movie. Watch it with someone who knows how to enjoy something like this or they'll ruin it for both of you.