Jumper (Special Edition + Digital Copy) [Blu-ray]

Package recieved in good condition. Everything in the box was received in its proper place. No complaints on the delivery, package or the condition of either. The low rating was for the movie itself. The movie itself, is kind of weak. Yes, the the thought of being able to "Jump", is pretty awesome! The effects, and tools the "Jumper Cops" have, are pretty friggin cool too. CGI and special effects have come a long way. Also the Cast is pretty good too. But they take the effects away and the dude is still Anakin who wants everything the easy way. If you are reading this Hayden, props to you for participating, and on your performance; but the plot kind of fell short. Either way the cast was great, and their performances were great. I just think the movie could have been better.

Its apparent that Jumper has done well in world release, much better than the USA release. This is the type of movie that is shown frequently on airplanes. In fact I've watched this first on a flight without sound, and then later with sound on cable. Quite frankly the movie works exactly the same without sound as the dialogue is basic annoying emo angst nonsense filler.

The plot is thin and crafted for ADD teens who really don't care about logic and backstory. It also stars Baby Darth Vader from the horrid Star Wars prequels. His acting is right in line w/ SW Prequels, lots of furrowed brow glances and generic emo angst.

In short this is a pseudo sci fi flick not really about anything important with special effects that are Hollow Man + Matrix 2.

If you like air headed scripts, pointless chase scenes and banal dialogue, this is the film for you.

I can only imagine the fantasies of people when they can possess the ability to go anywhere, get anything, do anything and eventually be anything they want to be. Such is the power of Teleportation, the theme of Jumper. The movie has a somewhat slow start but once things are in place there's no looking back. Hayden Christens with his piercing gaze does a good job. But his jumper partner, with the Irish accent was both sick and snobbish. Although the movie does not explicitly reveal it Hayden does have a strong connection with his father at home and his mother who had abandoned him long ago. When he enquires about the same of his jumper partner (the guy with the accent) check out the answer the latter gives. Only a heartless snob would reply like that. Rachel Bilser was sweet and charming. Samuel L Jackson adds sparkle. One scene, the killing of a Jumper was brutal.

4 stars for all the excitement.

Not much background is explained in this movie. For example, why did David's mother abandon him when he was 5, instead of teaching him to control his powers and use it for good. There was a lot of action, especially in the fights between the paladins and jumpers. But no real resolution and generally not too interesting after the first viewing.

My main complaint was the ending, which is so happily clique and a blatant setup for a sequel it leaves you with the feeling "that's it?" I still liked it. Overall this is a pure popcorn, eye-candy thriller that is entertaining enough if you do not try to think about it to hard, and can hold you over till this Summer's "real" blockbusters!