Bafta best british film and the bourne ultimatum

[MisterSams]

I just read that the bourne ultimatum has been nominated for best british film at the BAFTAs.

Why is the Bourne Ultimatum considered a British film?

 

[Powder Snow]

Not sure. The director is english.

Bourne Ultimatum was so over-hyped, the first two films were much better.

 

[Koron]

I don't understand the Baftas. They seem to pick and choose when a film is considered British. A few years ago the James bond movies were honoured for a great contribution to British cinema. Since when have James Bond films been British? Cast and location aside, they were brought to the screen by an Italian/American, made with American money and released through hollywood studios

 

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[brando25]

Before watching Ultimatum again at Christmas i would have agreed with you, but upon watching it for the second time i personally think it's the best of the trilogy. Plus the camera work seems less "shaky" and nausea inducing on the small screen.

 

[Tybo82]

You've just answered your own question with the remark 'cast and location'. I believe the figure is 70% of a film's production in Britain qualifies it as British (in JB's case, Eon remember is British, based in London).

Bond is a British character from a British novelist, shot heavily in Britain, uses British crews and a British cast, the production company is British, the music and graphics are British. Not 100% but imo certainly qualifies as a British film.