Director: Doug Liman. Screenplay: David S. Goyer and Jim Uhls and Simon Kinberg, based on the book by Steven Gould. Stars: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Diane Lane, Jamie Bell. Released: February 11, 2008.
Summary
David is a Jumper who can teleport himself anywhere in the world, which creates a fun and exciting life. But things turn deadly when David finds himself pursued by a secret organization sworn to kill Jumpers. Forming an uneasy alliance with another Jumper he becomes a player in a war that has been raging for thousands of years.
Comments
Jumper takes a compelling book by Steven Gould about a lone teenage Jumper who uses his abilities against terrorists, and turned it into an overblown effects piece about a surly twentysomething who realizes he's part of a hunted community. An incompetent performance by Christensen and a bizarre (and blond!) one by Jackson complete the film's failure, which is not redeemed by excellent special effects. One of the major disappointments of 2008.
DVD Information
Jumper is available on DVD.
