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Jumper
2008 88 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★5.4
Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Doug Liman
🎭 Based on
«Jumper»
bySteven Gould
Trailers
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Description
David Rice is a man who knows no boundaries, a Jumper, born with the uncanny ability to teleport instantly to anywhere on Earth. When he discovers others like himself, David is thrust into a dangerous and bloodthirsty war while being hunted by a sinister and determined group of zealots who have sworn to destroy all Jumpers. Now, David’s extraordinary gift may be his only hope for survival!
Budget:
$85M
US Gross:
$80.17M
Worldwide:
$222.23M
Starring
Hayden Christensen
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
Actor
Jamie Bell
Actor
Awards
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Original Score
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2008
— Best Fight
Saturn Awards 2009
— Best Science Fiction Film
Key opinion
Jumper is generally perceived as a visually ambitious but narratively hollow blockbuster that serves as light, disposable entertainment. While the core concept of teleportation is praised for its freshness, the execution is hampered by underdeveloped characters, thin plotting, and a rushed structure that leaves viewers divided on its overall value.
| Originality | The unique teleportation premise provides an intriguing and refreshing hook for the genre. | |
| Acting | Samuel L. Jackson delivers a solid performance as a formidable antagonist, standing out in an otherwise uneven cast. | |
| Acting | Hayden Christensen's performance is widely viewed as unremarkable and miscast, failing to ground the protagonist effectively. | |
| Production | The film features beautiful, globe-spanning landscapes that provide effective visual spectacle and scope. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the pacing and runtime are polarized; some appreciate the fast-moving, high-energy spectacle, while others feel the plot is rushed and leaves critical narrative threads underdeveloped. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is heavily criticized for its lack of depth, thin character motivations, and failure to establish clear rules for its world. |