The new installment in the Bourne Identity series, The Bourne Ultimatum, made me want to throw up.

And it’s all because of the camera work.

It would appear as if there was an earthquake during every shot. The camera shakes and jostles around throughout every scene, like something out of the Blair Witch Project. I haven’t felt motion sickness like this since I was at Cedar Point.

Now, for some people, the “shaky cam” doesn’t bother them. I’ve talked with several moviegoers for which this is true.

And those people would really like this movie, because the camera work is the only negative aspect. Otherwise, it’s a great addition to the series.

In this third installment, Jason Bourne (played by Matt Damon) is drawn out of hiding when a journalist starts publishing articles about him and the secret organization that trained him, Treadstone. This publicity is the last thing government agent Noah Vosen (played by David Strathairn) wants, as he is trying to create a new organization to continue Treadstone’s goals, called Blackbriar. Bourne goes up against Vosen, as he continues his quest to re-claim his true identity.

The story is tight and not as convoluted as the previous film, The Bourne Supremacy. The action is intense, and the suspense definitely builds throughout the film. The acting is also top notch. Damon does another great job of playing Bourne. In fact, the Bourne series is one of his best performances because he underplays the role a little bit. He’s not trying too hard. He doesn’t emote to the camera. He’s very much the strong, silent type, but the vulnerability and humanity is still there.

David Strathairn is always excellent in his roles. He plays Vosen with a coldness that also is not overdone. Joan Allen, another excellent performer, reprises her role as government agent Pamela Landy. Allen does well with the character’s inner conflict throughout the film.

Also back is Julia Stiles reprising her role as Nicky Parsons. She isn’t given that much to do here, except look pretty and create the sexual tension with our hero that all good action films have – but even then the tension isn’t that intense.

If the shaky cam doesn’t bother you, check out this movie. You’ll have fun. A lot of fun. Otherwise, wait for DVD where the effect is lessened. Or at least sit in the very back of the theatre.