The Borne Ultimatum

Friday night, the 'rents and I went to see "The Borne Ultimatum." In a summer where every other movie seems to be the third in the series (Shrek 3, Pirates of the Caribbean 3: At Worlds End, Spiderman 3, Oceans 13), I have to say that this might be the best out of the bunch.
It contained enough history of 'The Borne Identity' and the 'Borne Supremacy' that you didn't need to see either of them to follow the plot. Like the first two, it was fast paced and action packed. Jason Borne is a sympathetic hero who you root for the entire way through.
Two things really stood out to me in this movie. The first was the cinematography. Many scenes are shot as if you are eavesdropping on a conversation or looking over someones shoulder, instead of having a direct viewpoint. It gave me the feeling of being part of the movie, instead of being a passive observer.
The second thing I loved were all of the different locations. It's like a whirlwind tour of Europe and New York. What is most impressive, is that they scenes are shot in public places. I watched a mini-documentary on the making of 'The Borne Ultimatum' on HBO. They don't stage these public places with extras. They just shoot the film and hope no one walks up and asks Matt Damon for his autograph. Consequently, you truly get a taste of what living there is like. Bustling crowds, kiosks full of merchandise, tickets and turn stiles are all things that I don't have to deal with on a daily basis, but it's nice to "go home" for a little while, even if it is only in a movie.
The only advice I have for this movie, is sit towards the back. There is so much action, that you might get a little motion sick if you sit to close!
'The Borne Ultimatum'? Definitely worth your money.