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The Ultimate Bourne Collection [Blu-ray][Region Free]

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These films really make the most out of Blu-Ray technology! Even if you've seen these films on DVD (my case) I'd suggest getting them in Blu-Ray!

When I read other reviews and saw all of the good feed-back I didn't understand why people where saying that it was a great film to show off the Blu-Ray quality - it isn't exactly full of special effects and huge explosions...HOWEVER I soon understood why...these are what I found most impressive about the Blu-Ray version.

1) Filmed from extraordinarily well placed angles making it seem like you're in the room watching two people fight!
2) Sound effects from HD DTS 5.1, making a mini-cooper sound like a over-powered Lamborghini
3) Amazing detailed distant shots of cities so clear, you can see people walking on the streets
4) Fast paced scenes are no longer too fast; you can see every injury, every small object or knife used, every bullet hole...you know what's happening!

...AND MUCH MORE!

But even forgetting the new format, these films are not to be missed. Lots of action films are too exaggerated and often the hero gets out of a situation by "lucky means" or just unbelievable ones. Watching Jason Bourne really gets you to believe that it IS POSSIBLE to do most of the things he does, it's pure skill and determination. He's one step ahead of his enemies and two steps away from you guessing what he'll do next!

10/10 - BEST ACTION TRILOGY EVER

Ultimate is definitely the word. Jason Bourne has reinvigorated the action genre, and set the standard for all Hollywood blockbusters. Each Title tells you exactly what you are getting, and most of it will be delivered to your ears and retinas through the medium of Bourne kicking loads of ass, be it in India, France, New York, or anywhere across the globe.

What makes Bourne so great though, is that unlike most fodder that Hollywood usually churns out, the high octane action here actually means something: He regrets his past, and he doesn't wreck havoc unless he has to. Bourne is a tortured soul, trying to find answers. The trilogy of films sees him come to terms with himself, then confront his enemies (usually with something he found lying around in their house), and the demons within himself, whilst the CIA (amongst many others) try to stop him for good.

The Series goes well beyond what is typical of the action genre to deliver a story with a brain, that has a coherent narrative, and a grounded main character. It's a darker and a grittier than anything that has come before it, and Casino Royale is a wonderful example of its already huge influence. Bourne has redefined action cinema, with his fistfights and his car chases. The presence of the man who could not remember his past will be felt long into the future on our cinema screens.

It's worth noting that the difference between this box set and the other ones you can get is that this one comes in a nice little tin. I much prefer it to the normal 'Three DVDs in a little box with an open side', but only really for 'coolness value'. And now to the films...

The Jason Bourne films are, in my opinion, amongst the best films ever made. Certainly in terms of action thrillers, there is nothing to compare them with. Where the Matrix tried to be too clever and lost its universal appeal, and Bond has never been clever enough, Bourne's adventures can be enjoyed on all sorts of levels. If you want spectacularly put together chases and combat, which whilst outrageous at times never stray to the cartoon-style lengths that characterise, for instance, Die Hard, then they are here. If you want a character who is at once superhuman and yet totally human, you have Matt Damon in superb form as Jason Bourne. If you want an excellent supporting cast, then simply look down the list and the names are all there. If you want lovely photography, set across Europe's capital cities, then you won't be disappointed. And if you want a moral story, then there are messages in these movies which are subtle, and messages which are stark.

And the plots (of each film and the trilogy as a whole) rattle along at an impressive pace, and are complex enough to keep you going, but not so complex as to ever lose interest.

As you can tell, I am a fan!

The DVDs contain some really satisfying extras, too - interviews in those usual 'making of documentary' format, commentaries from the directors, plus some extra documentaries following the filming of some of the particularly iconic sequences, such as the chase across the rooftops of Tangiers in the Bourne Ultimatum.

This trilogy is a must have.

All 3 of the movies in this set are just superb.
The story builds into a rich tapastry throughout the trilogy, with many twists and turns to keep you interested.

Watch each movie separately, or all 3 as a whole, it doesn't matter - they are very cleverly made and you will quickly get into the plot regardless of which other parts of the trilogy you have seen before.
This set would be great as a stocking filler and will easily keep young and old alike entertained on christmas day.

The price is very good, considering the third instalment is £11.98 here on amazon I would much rather purchase this three-in-one set for the additional £8. What a bargin!

Jason Bourne is the thinking mans Bond. These films are much smarter and feel much more real than any Bond film.

Bourne vs Bond? I'll put £10 on Bourne...

language: english dts hd,french,italian,german spanish,japanese
subtitle:english hard hearing,french,italian,german,spanish,japanese,danish,dutch,finnish,korean,norwegian,portoguese,swedish,traditional mandarin
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If you don't have these films on disc already and have a Blu-ray player, this collection is well worth buying.

If you already own the films on DVD then save your money as I think only the debut feature, 'The Bourne Identity', is worth the 'upgrade'.

Please see my individual in-depth reviews (accessible via a click of my Amazon profile name) for them, which have details on each film, the Blu-rays and a comparison to the DVD - they are dated 16, 17 and 18 Oct 2011 for each disc (in order of their original release date).

By a mile the best action thriller in history (or rather, the best I have seen). You are on the edge of your seat constantly and the climax is astonishing. Clever plots, amazing stunts (even my mum said 'Oh my God' during the Algiers rooftop bit - top notch!) and out of this world sub-zero (as in Top Gear board of cool) characters.

Matt Damon proves himself as a very solid actor, as do Julia Stiles and Joan Allen.

Bourne's audacity is fantastic and some his lines are the coolest lines in history:

'Get a little sleep Pam, your looking tired' (only cool in context) and 'Where are you?', 'I'm in my office', 'I doubt that', 'Why?', 'If you were in your office, we'd be having this conversation face to face.' (In a conversation between Bourne and a CIA agent respectively.)

Forget Bond; Bourne is the new king of cool.

The definitive Bourne box-set? Almost certainly, but definitely in terms of presentation and quality. Firstly, it's limited edition, but not like so many other DVD's nowadays that never seem to go out of stock, but the true `numbered' limited edition with a card included that specifies your unique serial number, guaranteed to be one of only 10,000.

Presented in a large (over-all dimensions - 36cm x 23.5 x 9.5cm approx.) black, heavy, plastic-coated cardboard case...this edition is not for those short on space in their DVD collections, but for die-hard fans only. But then, is there any other kind of Bourne fan? I doubt it. This is a series of films that has completely revitalised the spy genre and the series that I believe is the true successor to the early Bond movies adapted from the novels of Ian Fleming. Directors Doug Liman (`The Bourne Identity') and Paul Greengrass (`The Bourne Supremacy' + `The Bourne Ultimatum') I believe deserve equal praise and recognition for presenting spy-games indicative of modern times that truly resonate with audiences worldwide. Robert Ludlum (who created Bourne) may not provide the same tidy world view, or quite the variety in his hero's situations, but the suspense, believability and complexity of his stories in my opinion dwarf all comparisons with even Fleming's many successes.

Thick protective grey foam holds the interior contents. The first of the special items in this gift set is a chain and two dog tags sealed in a small plastic bag imprinted with our protagonist's true name `David Webb' and `The Ultimate Bourne Collection Limited Edition' respectively. These are very light and therefore easy to wear if you should choose, but work better I think as decorative items rather than jewellery. In the centre of the box-set is another, smaller box (equally durable and well-presented) which houses a compass, maglite-style torch and telescope, which are recognisable as tools that Jason Bourne utilises to combat the many assassins and bureaucrats of the governmental agencies he faces over the course of the three films. Each of these items are practical, especially if you're planning on doing battle with your CIA oppressors in a campaign of revenge in the near future, but in my view were designed to be decorative rather than useful.

The final piece of this gift set puzzle is of course the films themselves, which can be found on a single plaque that opens out - holding four discs in total - one for each of the films plus a bonus disc for the `Bourne Ultimatum', which is my only criticism of this set - why only a second disc for the third film, why not provide extended features for the first two films as well? It seems a little odd to me, but the features that are provided for all three films are cool, comprehensive and informative, so I didn't feel as if I was missing out on anything.

In conclusion - it's hard to find fault with anything about this set, other than to over-critically describe the case as `bulky', which it is, but that's hardly a major factor in your decision to purchase if you're a fan of this franchise. Some stills from the film would have been welcome, but you can't have everything, and the dog tags + telescope + compass in themselves distinguish this box-set as something unusual and special in comparison to all others of its kind and appropriately specific to this series of films. Highly recommended. Extreme ways are here...

After dithering in HD-DVD oblivion for an eternity the Bourne series finally comes to Blu-Ray and like the films, doesn't dissapoint.
Through 3 films we watch Jason Bourne rescued from a watery grave with gunshot wounds and no memory of who (or where) he is or anything that happened prior. As we follow the series we discover he is a CIA operative they want DEAD and must use his wits to survive long enough to find the answers to his identity. Being a proper trilogy rather than a film and 2 sequels gives the series a nice flow which loses no momentum till the end credits of part 3. This adds to the value of an excellent and compelling viewing experience across all the films.
Sound is fairly crisp, and although not the best I've heard from a BD still packs enough punch to put you right in the action.
Picture is supringly better than one would expect with plenty of detail and very little grain. The colours really come through too.
Extras are plentiful, and though i've yet to see them all my current favourite is Spy training from Ultimatum, kinda like a Krypton factor observation round only tougher, and changes each time you play.
This trilogy exceeds my expections on blu Ray

THE BOURNE IDENTITY - 1080P High-Definition Widescreen 2:35:1 - 119'

Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese DTS Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Traditional Mandarin.
Additional Features: Feature Commentary with Director Doug Liman, The Ludlum Identity, The Ludlum Supremacy, The Ludlum Ultimatum, Alternate Opening and Alternate Ending, Deleted Scenes, Extended Farmhouse Scene, The Birth of The Bourne Identity, The Bourne Mastermind: Robert Ludlum, Acces Granted: And Interview with Screenwriter Tony Gilroy, From Identity to Supremacy: Jason & Marie, The Bourne Diagnosis, Cloak and Dagger: Covert Ops, Inside a Fight Sequence, Moby "Extreme Ways" Music Video.

THE BOURNE SUPREMACY - 1080P High-Definition Widescreen 2:35:1 - 108'

Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese DTS Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Traditional Mandarin.
Additional Features: Feature Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass, Explosive Deleted Scenes, Matching Identities: Casting, Keeping it Real, Blowing Things Up, On the Move with Jason Bourne, Bourne to be Wild: Fight Training, Crash Cam: Racing Through the Streets of Moscow, The Go-Mobile Revs Up the Action, Anatomy of a Scene: The Explosive Bridge Chase Scene, Scoring with John Powell, The Bourne Mastermind, The Bourne Diagnosis.

THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM - 1080P High-Definition Widescreen 2:40:1 - 115'

Audio: English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1: French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese DTS Surround 5.1
Subtitles: English SDH, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Japanese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Swedish, Traditional Mandarin.
Additional Features: Feature Commentary with Director Paul Greengrass, Deleted Scenes, Man on the Move: Jason Bourne, Be Bourne Spy Training.