Jumper
Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation | Release Date: February 14, 2008
7.5
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MauricioL.Jun 28, 2008
This movie was horrible and I really hated it, it had a lot of wholes and the acting waws bad , I thought it was a waste of time and i really like si fi flicks.
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FilmFanJun 29, 2008
I really wanted to like this film. Unfortunately the only thing going for it are the special affects. However the film is afflicted with the following. Least then apt writing including poor pacing (which makes parts drag out and yawn I really wanted to like this film. Unfortunately the only thing going for it are the special affects. However the film is afflicted with the following. Least then apt writing including poor pacing (which makes parts drag out and yawn inducing) and characterisations were unrealistic. The main protagonist is annoying and has no redeeming features you'd root for in a hero. While the story has potential it falls flat with little substance. I really only recommend this if you have nothing better to do.… Expand
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DearGod...Jul 11, 2008
I really wish I could have "jumped" out of the theater. It was terrible. I could make better movies in my sleep.
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gm101Apr 7, 2011
Let me just say that I actually didn't mind Hayden Christensen in Star Wars at all. In fact, I kinda liked him in Episodes 2 and 3. Here however, he became a big annoyance. Other than him, the plot was very weak, and the ending was horribleLet me just say that I actually didn't mind Hayden Christensen in Star Wars at all. In fact, I kinda liked him in Episodes 2 and 3. Here however, he became a big annoyance. Other than him, the plot was very weak, and the ending was horrible and unsatisfying. Thumbs down.… Expand
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796712Jan 6, 2011
i totally agree with what the critics gave it 35 is what i thought it should get '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''
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roddersj04Jan 1, 2011
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The premise is more interesting than the actual film. Not a good sign The trailer made this film look so good, but overall, the films quite dissapointing. The film moves quite fast, but its too fast. Plot developments and significant points just go straight past you, not looking back and you'll be left confused. The "origin story" with main character David discovering his powers, escaping his alcoholic father and leaving behind his love, took place in barely 5 minutes. We didn't have enough time to care for the characters David's leaving behind (well, maybe for his love interest, but Annasophia Robb plays the part well) A wider world and a wider mythology is hinted at for both the Jumpers and The Paladins, but nothing comes from it. It's just mentioned then forgotten about It's not all bad, though Samuel L Jackson does what he can do best, be a motherf*@/ing badass, hunting after Hayden Christensen. Whats with the silver hair, though? It's just out of place Jamie Bell is the best thing about this movie. Griffin is just such an awesome character, killing Paladins, jumping a car through Tokyo to avoid traffic. The fight scene between Griffin and SLJ's character, Roland (don't laugh or SLJ will hunt you down) is pretty epic. Griffins multiple jumps towards Roland into one super punch and jumping a double decker bus is immense. The second fight though, with Griffin VS David, felt quite forced. Like the writers were trying to make us believe in their characters developing from a team up into that. And then one final fight, David VS Roland. Roland attacked his dad, maybe killed him, David's learning with his powers, should be the best fight. What do we get? Nothing. David just jumps Griffin away, remarking he's different. Dissapointing! All in all, I expected more from this film. Quite dissapointing, no significant character development. Watch it if you just want something thats just mindless fun. Otherwise, don't bother… Expand
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TyranianFeb 14, 2020
Has some good ideas but ends up being pretty epically dumb. Christensen is not great.
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SatiricalewokNov 9, 2014
The premise for this movie is decent. However it is carried out with such a void in charisma that this ends up being one of the most excruciatingly boring viewing experiences in recent history. Not even Sam L Jackson can save this film, whichThe premise for this movie is decent. However it is carried out with such a void in charisma that this ends up being one of the most excruciatingly boring viewing experiences in recent history. Not even Sam L Jackson can save this film, which is really saying something. Really this film never stops feeling like a build up, even in the "climax", and at the end you can't help feeling you've wasted an hour and a half of your life.… Expand
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cameronmorewoodNov 15, 2012
Everyone in the movie seems so miserable. How can anyone expect US to be happy with it?
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Compi24Nov 28, 2012
Poor acting and a lackluster story completely submerge the film's somewhat intriguing premise in a mire of forgettability .
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SuperheroMoviesMay 20, 2014
Other than a few cool action scenes, the characters are painfully dull, the special effects are unattractive, and the entire plot is nearly muddled to the point of being nonexistent.
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JermsNov 22, 2013
After seeing this dreadful version of the so called jumper movie I was appalled. The original book was a well written and interesting read that should never have been ruined by such a terrible rewrite. This is a prime example of moviesAfter seeing this dreadful version of the so called jumper movie I was appalled. The original book was a well written and interesting read that should never have been ruined by such a terrible rewrite. This is a prime example of movies ruining perfectly good story lines that have been laid out before them by excellent books. If only the movie producers could get their heads out of their buts and realize that people go to see movies that were originally books in hope that they are going to see the story that they know and love brought to life, not botched and ruined. No one goes to see films based on books in hopes that the movie is a far cry from the original story, nobody.… Expand
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JekSpaceyMay 3, 2014
After seeing "In time" I said "brilliant idea, but it could be done better," but as far as the basic idea of "In Time" had been crapped with the usual cliches film, the film is not a product poor, indeed it is worth to see it at least once inAfter seeing "In time" I said "brilliant idea, but it could be done better," but as far as the basic idea of "In Time" had been crapped with the usual cliches film, the film is not a product poor, indeed it is worth to see it at least once in their life because as in "The truman show" the whole movie is a great metaphor for real life!
For Jumper I thought the same thing, but with a small big difference, is the whole movie to be poor! Aside from a few funny sequence say, this film is really bad! The basic idea could not have been handled worse than that!
I did not like anything about this movie, the actors are bad (samuel jackson is not served to bring up the level), the direction is bad, the picture is horrible, and the assembly sickening! In conclusion, a film to be avoided… Expand
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TornadoCreatorApr 20, 2016
An interesting sci-fi film with a great premise and particularly inventive use of set pieces with rather decent special effects backing them up. Ultimately this was a fun film that was only really let down by the rather clichéd romanceAn interesting sci-fi film with a great premise and particularly inventive use of set pieces with rather decent special effects backing them up. Ultimately this was a fun film that was only really let down by the rather clichéd romance sub-plot, that while resolved well and used to good effect in the final act, ends up being rather drawn out in the middle of the film and lead to some rather hammy lines. If the concept of exploring the concept of teleportation sounds interesting to you; this is worth a watch, particularly as they attempt to have the ability interacting with physical laws and use it in way the stereotypical super hero film usually doesn't. Ultimately this film was great fun and I'd thoroughly recommend it to sci-fi fans. The special effects are well put together and decent acting from both Samuel Jackson and Jamie Bell make this feel genuinely tense and exciting at times.… Expand
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SiAScORCHNov 5, 2014
The movie isn't terrible, but leaving the story open for a sequel and not getting a sequel to me makes a movie less interesting. The only thing less appealing than leaving an opening for a sequel and not getting one is using completelyThe movie isn't terrible, but leaving the story open for a sequel and not getting a sequel to me makes a movie less interesting. The only thing less appealing than leaving an opening for a sequel and not getting one is using completely different actors/actresses to complete a sequel with the same characters. I would say it's worth watching if you have time, but I wouldn't go out of your way to watch it as it doesn't have that great of a story line.… Expand
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wornoutspinesFeb 19, 2015
Jumper is a decent movie, I might be a little bias because I've always liked this movie. The premise alone sounds amazing, the way its set up, how the characters are introduced, the action sequences, and the special effects are simply good.Jumper is a decent movie, I might be a little bias because I've always liked this movie. The premise alone sounds amazing, the way its set up, how the characters are introduced, the action sequences, and the special effects are simply good. The film has elements of a superhero movie but is - more so than actual superhero movies these days - grounded in reality. There are very few futuristic looking gadgets, the locations and the weapons are all realistic, making the Jumpers feel like a secret part of society that could actually exist.

The characters in Jumpers seem like regular people. Millie (Rachel Bilson) acts and reacts like a normal girl whose not a comic book fan or someone who doesn't entertain the idea that teleportation is possibility. Griffin (Jamie Bell) is a bit a dick and David Rice (Hayden Christensen) doesn't even seem to realize what's happening to him, he lives in his bubble and doing his own thing - like most people would in his case.

The film does have its faults and for me there two main problems: The first, I've never read the book but from what I understand in the movie, a Jumper can withstand a large amount of electricity - higher than normal people do. But some of the hits David got in the action sequences should have killed him if he's physically like any human, which seem to be the case and would have been a great weakness to have for the character, a regular guy who can teleport. The second problems is the ending of the film, it's not the best, I could have come up with something better.

Anyway, I liked Jumper when it came out, even though I always knew that there wouldn't be a sequel. It's an entertaining movie and over the years, whenever I watched it back I found those little pop culture references that I hadn't notice before. For example this time around I noticed a Marvel Team up reference that is kind of overused but is still cool.… Expand
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FilmQueenOct 11, 2015
This science fiction is fun and enjoyable. The concept of Jumper is an interesting idea and it creates good action and good story. I would like to see a sequel.
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CyberJmanSep 22, 2019
One of my favorite sci-fi kid with powers movie. This movie and Push deserve a sequel.
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KingkolJul 29, 2020
Great movie... and I truly mean it’s a great movie! One of the better movies from the early 2000’s.
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RonathMay 8, 2021
It's in the genre of "If I had this super power, I wouldn't save innocents, I would make a million dollars! I would live a life of luxury!"

Not every power is as clear cut to do that as teleportation, but if you can teleport, you teleport.It's in the genre of "If I had this super power, I wouldn't save innocents, I would make a million dollars! I would live a life of luxury!"

Not every power is as clear cut to do that as teleportation, but if you can teleport, you teleport. The protagonist doesn't care about anything except having the best life he can have and is something of a moron (I'm being chased by people that know I can teleport, I'll immediately go back to my hometown to hide!). Also a good lesson in how something as "simple" as teleportation can be horribly abused.… Expand
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RindApr 23, 2021
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AdventurerRetroMay 15, 2021
I'm going to stay up for 2 hours longer than usual tonight, so I can get the hours I wasted on watching this movie back.
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RobertHowardMar 5, 2022
Jumper feels like one big void of a movie. There are worse still, sure, but it was quite a unique experience to see such a malnourished product.
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AndreasIakApr 10, 2022
The critics must've been watching a different movie, very interesting plot, underrated, tons of action and a really good sci-fi/action movie. Totally worth a watch.
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