Bourne is back in the 2007 blockbuster “ The Bourne Ultimatum”. This final installment of the Bourne series rounds out the trilogy and makes its star Matt Damon bigger than ever.  
 
In the third installment of an already popular action series, all the answers are revealed. As the movie opens, Bourne is once again on the run from police and again shows how “well-trained” police can be. After his escape, Bourne begins the journey into government corruption and the roots of his past. At the head of this corruption is the trigger happy CIA Deputy Director Noah Vosen (David Strathairn) who wants Bourne dead before the truth of operation “Blackbriar” can be revealed. Though it may seem a little dark for Bourne he also receives some help from the ladies; CIA Head Pamela Landy (Joan Allen) and agent Nicky Parsons (Julia Stiles) who both want to save Bourne knowing his amnesiac status.  Damon, Strathairn, Stiles and Allen are all wonderful in their roles and help to bring Robert Ludlum’s novel an exciting breath of life.
 
Thankfully, before we get some answers we get to see some of the best action that I have seen in recent years. This movie doesn’t have many bells and whistles and very few explosions, but that can often make the movie a lot better. Bourne doesn’t have to rely on high tech gadgets like 007; he beats his enemies with a book and wins. The movie soundtrack also helps to create some suspense and will have you at the edge of your seat. The shaky-camera style of director Paul Greengrass provides added suspense to the three chase scenes of the film.
 
Realistic fight scenes, government conspiracy, and an ass-handing amnesiac assassin is the perfect formula for an action movie for the ages. This kind of smart, pulse driving thriller could become one of the all time greats. I give the Bourne Ultimatum 5 stilettos.