The movie is relatively short, weighing in at 88 minutes. The plot and back story are similarly bare and minimalistic. While there is a little more insight into the pursuit for the gifted few, there is no additional background provided to the two factions, and their past. The way the plot was setup, I believe that there was room for additional narrative development, to perhaps have made the movie a little more complex and gripping. That said, the special effects were good, and the sci-fi teleportation piece was original. If you’re looking for a fun, entertaining, extremely light movie, Jumper will certainly not disappoint. Also thrown into the plot mix was his reconnecting with his crush from school, and their romantic development. That added positively to the overall effort.
Performances were good, with Rachel Bilson’s portrayal of Millie being noteworthy. This was one of her first movies I’m seeing and I think her spontaneity and personality came through really well. What was outstanding was that most of her scenes seemed extremely natural and genuine. Hayden Christensen did an adequate job, his portrayal of David Rice being believable while not over the top. The fact that he was portraying a conscientious jumper did seem justified. Samuel L Jackson with his rather intense hair style played bad guy Roland convincingly. Diane Lane’s role was very minimal, but was on the mark; expression and emotion was apt.
The DVD I was watching was a regular Region 1 US DVD. Video was good for most part, and picture was clear. Most scenes has a gold-ish sun-ray sorta glow/tone to it. I’m guessing this was intentionally done during post production. Sound was by means of a Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack, which served the movie and its effects well. Dialog was clear, and teleportation sequences sounded good with the supporting sound effects.
My Recommendation: Watch It - (A Simple Superficial Sci-Fi Entertainer!)
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