Bourne Ultimatum
Last night we went to see the preview of the Bourne Ultimatum - the 3rd (and possibly final?) of the Bourne series.
As the last film we’d seen in the Cinema was Harry Potter, a month or so ago - there was plenty to choose from this week. Evan Almighty, Transformers and The Simpsons movie for a start (the latter of which we’re off to see next week).
Looking back, I’m glad we opted for Bourne, as it’s a great film throughout the 111 minutes. As usual, I wont give anything major away, but you’ve probably gathered from the trailers and posters that Jason Bourne has started to remember, which leads to a fast-paced plot as he uncovers more and more of his past.
The only downside in some people’s eyes, is the lack of a steadicam. IMDB reviewers mention the shaky filming that lasts the entire duration. Anneka even felt dizzy during some scenes. But I believe it’s the choice of the director, who made the first two films fairly shaky. Ultimatum uses the ’shaky’ cam during both conversation scenes and action sequences. I suppose it throws you right in, letting you believe you’re sitting behind Jason as he chats away, or dodging fists as he struts his (big-chinned/nosed) stuff.
If you’re sitting around tonight, wondering what to do - then pop down to your local cinema and enjoy the delights of the third film in the Bourne trilogy, Bourne Ultimatum. It’ll be worth your pennies.
August 16th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
Wayo, yeah I’m deffo gonna watch it, I saw the last one at cinema as well and I agree you really get motion sickness I was hoping it wasn’t so bad this time but… oh well. Its not too bad on dvd I found tho.
Go watch Transformers as well its a visual treat (not that I’ve been yet).
August 16th, 2007 at 9:02 pm
Oh, and DONT bother with Evan Almighty.
I also was also advised that Simpsons might as well be watched on small screen, but if you already going then Doit Doit doitdoitdoit.
August 19th, 2007 at 9:29 am
I’ve watched it now. It was cool, loads more chases but not as clever as the 2nd movie. I didn’t get nausea, I think this was because I sat further back this time.
I’d give it 8/10 whereas the last one gets a 9/10.
Bo.
August 19th, 2007 at 2:34 pm
How come…. I’m the only one that logs into MSN these days?
August 21st, 2007 at 11:40 am
Your comment doesn’t make sense?!?
Check out this Halo 3 screenshot - I think I might actually buy it…
August 21st, 2007 at 5:06 pm
I mean MSN Messenger.
Halo 3 should be decent, alot of really good looking games this end of the year.
mmmm sausage.
August 21st, 2007 at 8:31 pm
Oh, and Bit-tech gave Bioshock a 10 :)
August 22nd, 2007 at 7:45 am
I was watching a video on Bioshock yesterday and it looks very interesting. Some parts reminded me of Timesplitters in a way.
Blue Dragon also looks good - an RPG from the same guy who wrote Final Fantasy and the guy who created the Dragon Ball Z characters.
My only dilemma is whether to get Bioshock on PC or XBOX 360…
August 22nd, 2007 at 10:33 am
Yeah same here^^, I ran Bioshock demo on pc last night and it ran flawlessly (does on 360 as well) however it seemed sooo much easier (which was a bad thing) because the mouse control enabled the character to manoeuvre really quickly compared to 360 pad.
This was bad mkay because I thought the 360 pad has been tweaked to perfection imo. Made it seem waaaay less atmospheric, I predict the PC reviews should reflect this a bit and it wont score as high.
However I’ve not been paid and wont be for a while therefore it’s likely I’ll be playing on PC….. If you know what I mean ;)
August 22nd, 2007 at 4:23 pm
I sent ya an email that your prob gonna be as confused reading as I was writing.
August 22nd, 2007 at 8:10 pm
download the Skate demo, its a decent skateboard simulator, the biggest surprise is its made by EA!
August 24th, 2007 at 12:28 pm
Will do once I’ve got the 360 plugged back in.
Check out the PGR4 videos on IGN - bikes will be very cool online, as you’re taking a corner in a fast car, having some chump skim past you on his superbike…
August 24th, 2007 at 4:27 pm
Yeah that looks pretty decent, tho can’t imagine I’ll be using the steering wheel for the motorbikes… but I guess you never know!
The weather changing looks pretty cool.
Lots of demo’s popping up on live, its really annoying that my hard drive isn’t bigger. Mind you I think the broadband is limited here so cant download too much anyway :(
August 24th, 2007 at 8:40 pm
I want to watch GAY the musical
August 28th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
How did your first day at the new jobbo go?
August 29th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
Well so far my brain is being crammed with information. Information I don’t completely understand, as of yet anyway!
Its like going to uni with no distractions so you are forced to learn something, which is good but I feel like a geek. I’m supposed to be one so I suppose that’s ok.
Apparently after I learn this code its only the 1st step. I then have to learn everything to do with whatever ill be coding for, so basically have to learn all about how some company works.
Dude said I never stop learning stuff tbh. I guess that’s good? Problem is my brain is stiff from lack of use so I’m having trouble remembering stuffs.
August 29th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
I find myself learning something new everyday at work - for example, I got to grips with using ASP to alter web page layout, by manipulating the CSS via If statements. At least, that’s how I would describe it. The only worrying thing is that you use the wrong terminology and look like a n00b!
August 29th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
yeah that’s my prob, I try and ask a question and don’t know what terms to use, so its a big struggle to ask anything. I just spurge out some lame talk.
Another problem I have is it seems the language is completly diff to C++ so its tricky to visualise whats going on.
August 29th, 2007 at 9:59 pm
That’s the one advantage to the web - you can see everything you code within a few seconds.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
I didnt know Paul Reeve posted here! In 2 years you will be coding monkey master; then with all our combined skills we will all go into business and make millions. Deal Noel!
August 30th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
agreed.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:17 pm
Make some lame educational/learning software that uses online resources and flog it to councils (they have money to burn and asre crap at spending it). Easy money!
August 30th, 2007 at 12:18 pm
Do it, do it!
August 30th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
lol we are all busy at work i see!
August 30th, 2007 at 12:19 pm
Extremely!
August 30th, 2007 at 12:22 pm
lolz, dunno if you wann look at this mr matt, but myself is interested in a ds now and i dunno but si prob wants one too. http://www.maxconsole.net/?mode=news&newsid=20158
August 30th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
How is your pink fashion design empire coming along? You should expand into wallets.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:24 pm
Oh yeah. I have no idea as of yet what kind of thing I will be able to code for because I wont see that unil next week.
So I might only be able to code lame stuff. Dunno.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:25 pm
Men who think pink, give young boys the wink.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:26 pm
Nice! Anneka and I almost got a DS each instead of the XBOX 360, but I gave in to the 360 in the end.
Which reminds me, I hooked it all up again last night, so will be on Live sometime today/over the weekend.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:27 pm
Hmmm, wallets - good idea.
All this commenting makes me think there is a need for a forum again?
August 30th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
Would you get a 1gb sd card or 2gb? I am going to buy this cyclo today.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
good get on live. AND then get the DS. free games n ting then innuh.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:34 pm
Well I want bigger the better. I WANT a 4gb but they alot more money. so Its likely to be a 2gb. It also said the speed of the card could effect 1 or 2 games but if faster cards are a ripoff then forget that ill get el cheapo.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
forum…hmm dunno, i not allowed msn on here but like si could prob get on that web based one. might be worth a forum? not sure upto u. as long as its easy to find and i remember to look at it.
Oh and make it discrete so i dont get odd looks when Im on it.
August 30th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
Do you get odd looks when you visit this site then? I am going to be making a theme switcher sometime soon - so you could easily flip to a minimalistic theme when browsing from work.
As for forum, I could revert back to just using one post (on WordPress) just for general chat like this…
August 30th, 2007 at 12:47 pm
No its just as its a new job i feel weird going on net even tho it allowed. Might be cool to switch to minimal tho.
Where u gonna buy your cyclo ds from simondo? Im considering ordering even tho i not got a ds at the mo…
August 30th, 2007 at 12:54 pm
you could have 1 post on wordpress for this aye. Only if you gonna do that make sure its at the top of the pile or near so i remember to look!
August 30th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Ok about this cyclods thing, i just thought of a top idea! get a DS development kit on your PC and make games, they gotta be pritty simple to make. Sounds fun and eve more reason to buy one! only thing now is whilst sreaching i seen other products like this out on the market and slightly cheaper ones so i am going to investigate more.
August 30th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
Good idea - let us know what you find detective Si…
August 30th, 2007 at 1:17 pm
there are other products ive looked around them, all and yep they are about £10 cheaper. From what i gather this is the most feature packed and proffessional package and overall is the best version.
Here is a random quote: “I am getting pretty excited about this chip. Zebra what did you decide though, is it worth the extra money? Do you think it is the wisiest choice? I mean is the pros over the m3 simply that big? I think the case looks awesome that is for sure and it seems to be a great unit. It will be better once the scopei compat list is updated more once the unit becomes more popular. I don’t know if we can discuss it here either but the ds extreme has some arm7 copy protection, by the looks of it the cyclods doesn’t have this issue (although I can’t see the issue with the m3 simply on the scopei list).
Either way I think I am going to get one very soon. Nice review.
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Hey dude.
Ok. My global opinion on it, in the long run, is that it IS worth the extra $ for what you get, in terms of support, firmware updates and (future) functionality. For me, it seems to be just a better build quality and package all over (and is technically a more capable device). Don’t get me wrong, the M3 still rocks very hard, but the cyclo just does *that* much better at what it does best…
If you’ve got the extra few $ to throw on it, do it. You won’t regret it. “
August 30th, 2007 at 1:18 pm
shit sry! ^ i was saying i looked and found about about em
August 30th, 2007 at 5:22 pm
One Word…Geeks!
August 30th, 2007 at 6:06 pm
4 life yo.
Shizzle.
August 30th, 2007 at 7:59 pm
Think you should go with Byron’s idea of ripping off councils then next year when the local authority reports come in they’ll say ‘……….bought a load of educational software from a bunch of geek monkeys and got well and truly ripped off’ well probably not but it would be more interesting than what I get to read now!