Jumper Reviews

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3.58 of 5 (by 12 users)

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"I'm glad I saw it, and I'd jump at the chance to see it again." Jumper, a sci-fi thriller, has Max Thieriot and Hayden Christensen splitting time as a young man with the ability to transport himself instantaneously, and AnnaSophia Robb (Bridge to Terabithia) and Rachel Bilson (The Last Kiss) splitting time as his love interest. While reviewers thought this film had "interesting characters and plot development," they also found it to be "somewhat cheesy." All agreed that Jumper was "Action-packed but leaves you hanging." Many reviewers were very disappointed in the ending in the ending of Jumper, and not wanting others to be just as disappointed, they have spelled out the ending in their review, so beware of spoilers. "Great in the beginning ... dud ending!!"

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I'm glad I saw it and I'd jump at the chance to see it again.

FEB

2008

It's been a while since I've written a review. There's only been a few movies that I felt needed a review written about them to entice people to go see them. Jumper is most definitely one of those films. For about 2 weeks before Jumper came out, I had been hearing terrible things about it. Everything... read full review »

an action movie BUFF, first in line on opening weekend

Mr----X
North Syracuse, NY

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All special effects--no story

FEB

2008

This movie has some really great special effects but if you're looking for a compelling story line or characters you actually give a crap about then you'll be disappointed with this movie. I am a huge fan of Hayden Christianson and Rachel Bilson but even they couldn't keep me into this movie. The... read full review »

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ilovebabyblue
Wilmington, NC

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Jumper just jumps off the screen

a movie buff, an action fan, into movies that tell a great story

SEP

2008

Hayden Christensen, Rachel Bilson and Samuel L. Jackson play in Jumper.

Plot: A young man discovers that he can teleport anywhere at anytime. He also discovers that there are others just like him and others who are out to kill ones like him. Now thrown into a war that has been fought for thousands of years, David (Christensen) has to discover how to live and keep what he values at the same time.

What I thought: Jumper is a good action film. It's got a pretty good storyline that hasn't been rundown in the movie world so it's still pretty fresh and entertaining. It's pretty fascinating... read full review »

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jazzybean01
Paradise, CA

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Action packed but leaves you hanging

an infrequent movie goer

FEB

2008

When I first saw the previews for Jumper, I thought, "Wow, that looks awesome!" Well, it didn't dissappoint as far as action. Interesting characters and plot development but there were some parts of the relationship between characters that was lacking and somewhat cheesy. It is full of action scenes that I am sure many guys will think are great. It kept me interested and entertained but the ending was much to be desired and kind of just drops you off and leaves you asking, "What?" Overall though, I would recommend this movie but if they are going to make a sequel, I'm not sure there is much left... read full review »

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zjgodfro85
Howell, MI

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A different twist on this concept.

DVD collector, Every day computer user, comedy fan, waiting for the DVD, into action flicks, a comedy fan

AUG

2008

I have seen time-jumping flicks before but not many that jump from place to place. I usually don't get into this type of movie but I found this enjoyable enough to buy the DVD. Hayden Christenson does an excellent job in this movie! This is worth owning on DVD, VHS, or BlueRay.

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String
Eden Prairie, MN

Great movie! Loved all but ending.

comedy fan

APR

2008

Honestly, I thought of Jumper as a great movie. It was wonderfully written and had a great plot and storyline. Charecter development was also spectacular. All mysteries and unknown and confusing points were solved, but one point. I thought that the ending was terrible. It did not finish up and solve the movie. In the last 10 minutes we have the meeting with the hero and his mother, who's job is to eliminate her son. She says at the end of their talk, "I love you, so I'll give you a head start." So now the mother is going to attack, NO. The evil bad guy is never finished off also. ... read full review »

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clubparadox
Chicago, IL

Intense, romance, action-packed, what more do you need?!

comedy fan

APR

2008

In Jumper, the main character is played by two very hot guys (Max Thieriot as the teen and Hayden Christensen as the adult) and there is also the very familiar face of AnnaSophia Robb from Bridge to Terabithia. This was a pretty intense movie, and I was clutching my seat the entire time, waiting to see what was going to happen next. Of course, the idea of "teleporting" has already been showed in other movies, but "jumping" isn't quite the same and is actually pretty original as far as super-powers go.

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alyssa10345
Dearborn, MI

Great plot...not so great ending

a movie buff, a fiction reader, an infrequent movie goer

APR

2008

I really enjoyed Jumper. I thought the storyline was great and my interest was held throughout the movie. The actors did a fine job and the special effects were just right. I wasn't very happy with the end. There was no real resolution. The door is open for a sequel, but I think they could have done a better job of winding up. I read online that this movie sucked, but I am glad I went anyway. It really was worth seeing.

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Shelbia
Joliet, IL

kept my attention but could have been better

into action flicks

FEB

2008

Jumper kept me interested but left me wanting more. Why not make the movie a little longer and explain some things. Add a little depth to the movie. it is difficult to go from annasofia a very good actress to a grown up bilson (whose acting seems to consist of making pretty eyes.

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thirtyonegirl
Rome, GA

Great in the beginning ... dud ending!!

a movie buff, watching chick flicks, into action flicks, a comedy fan

FEB

2008

This movie was great in the beginning ... good set up ... it has awesome graphics ... then you get to the ending and the credits are rolling and you are wondering if you fell asleep somewhere and missed something. It was a great movie ... the ending was a huge let down!!

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candpsmomj
Oklahoma City, OK

It was just ok.

comedy fan, a comedy fan

FEB

2008

This movie wasn't horrible, but it wasn't terrific. I would say it was just average. I did like the effects during the car sequence. I wouldn't pay to watch it, but I would watch it for free.

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tammieb
Wharton, OH

Pretty Good

a movie buff

FEB

2008

Movie was pretty good. Quite a few plot holes, though.

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dianna912
Charlestown, IN


Key Information	Directors Doug Liman Stars Samuel L. Jackson Actors Diane Lane Genre Science-Fiction/Fantasy Subgenre New York City • Egypt • Based On A Novel • Time Travel • Teenagers • Science-Fiction MPAA Rating PG-13 (MPAA) Available Formats DVD: Canadian UPC 024543520917 Release Date 2008 Running Time 1hr 30min
Languages	Original Language English
DVD Editions	DVD Editions DVD: Canadian1hr 28min20th Century Fox Home EntertainmentJune 10, 2008PG-13 (MPAA)024543519669
Credits	Screenwriter Jim Uhls
Professional Reviews	Professional Reviews (04/01/2008, p.52, Nev Pierce): 4 stars out of 5 -- "JUMPER is an invigorating, grin-inducing cine-frappe, cool and...

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