Archer, Neil
Studying The Bourne Ultimatum (Studying Films)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781906733599
- author:
- Archer, Neil
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Auteur Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 13.5 x 0.8 x 19 cm
- Genre:
- Music, Stage & Screen, Film, Criticism & Theory,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Bourne Ultimatum: A Serious Blockbuster? In 2007, The Bourne Ultimatum was hailed as a blockbuster that satisfied both critics and mass audiences. What made this third entry in the Hollywood action franchise appealing to such a wide range of viewers? Neil Archer explores the film's status as "a serious blockbuster" and examines its impact on popular culture. This book analyzes the film's depiction of covert operations, comparing the rise of Jason Bourne to that of James Bond. It also looks at the style and technological innovation of the action sequences, and considers the film's themes of responsibility and culpability in the context of American foreign policy during the "War on Terror". By examining The Bourne Ultimatum through a critical lens, Archer sheds light on the ways in which this blockbuster has been received and interpreted by audiences.
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