Iffy for 13+
Action-heavy sci-fi tale has uninspiring hero.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this sci-fi action adventure with Star Wars' Hayden Christensen features lots of violence that appears to have little effect on victims. The teleportation process causes abrupt ruptures in space and time and sometimes rams jumpers into walls or the ground. Fights show bodies slamming, falling, and crashing through walls, as well as gunfire and electric zapping. There are also explosions, a car chase, and a combat zone in the background. One scene suggests that sex has taken place (a woman's naked back is visible in bed); another shows a couple taking off their shirts (her bra stays on) and kissing. Language includes "f--k," "s--t," and "hell."
- Families can talk about whether this movie can be considered a "superhero" story. What makes a character a superhero? What do most movies about superheroes have in common? Does this film follow that trend? Do you think of it more as an action movie or a sci-fi movie? Why?
What to watch for
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Violence: Lots of cartoonish violence that leaves characters with bloody lips or bedraggled hairstyles. The jumpers' teleporting typically involves whooshing wind, slamming into floors, and sometimes thunder and dark clouds. Fights feature slamming bodies against and through walls, punching, leaping, and falling. Some shooting and exploding (in one instance a building is ripped apart). An early scene shows a boy nearly drowning (spooky underwater shots) and then, at home, fearing his angry father. Electric voltage is used against jumpers, leaving them looking stressed and pained. Jumper-car chase shows car slamming into then driving through traffic. A jump into a war zone shows soldiers shooting, fires, and explosions.
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Sex: Post-sex shot shows a woman in bed, her bottom covered but her back naked. A couple kisses passionately and pulls off their tops (her bra remains on), as they fall from bed to floor laughing.
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Language: Language includes "s--t" (one with "bull") and "f--k" (infrequent), several uses of "hell," and one character repeatedly says "holy crap."
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Consumerism: Bedroom posters feature Metallica, Mark Twain, Kurt Cobain. Sony electronics, mention of Oprah.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Several scenes set in bars, with background drinking (beer and liquor). David drinks beers in a bar; his father drinks beers repeatedly.
Fan Reviews provided by
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En espanol by argmiami
La fotografia de los paisajes fueron muy buenas, los actores muy bien y bonitos, la pelicula debe ser de ciencia ficcion y recomiendo no llevar a su hijo/a porque despues quedra meterce por los muros a ver como pasa a otro lugar. Para la gente de la avicion si esto existiera estan todos desempleados.
3
Disapointed by Me55iah
When I saw the trailers for this movie I have to admit I was very excited for it. But when I went and saw it I was very disapointed. The story goes absolutely nowhere. It doesnt explain itself at any point in the movie for anything that it throws at us. Like why he has the power, why exactly there is a so-called "war" even though there seems to be only one other "Jumper" involved in it. I have to mention thats another thing that bothered me is that in the tralier they act as if your going to see plenty of other jumpers that are going to help with this war but then theres only two and that includes Hayden Christiansons character (not much of a war if you ask me). And also they wasted the talents of the likes of Diane Lane who is in the movie for a total of 5 minutes as the mother of Hayden's character (which also goes nowhere). So there you have it the only good thing for this movie is that the special effects are great but that doesnt save this movie.
5
Awesome Ride by Jedi_Mind_Trick
Though the back story is lacking depth and the exact EXPLANATION of why a "Jumper" can do what he does...(brief mention of wormholes)...this was an edge of the seat movie through and through. Absolutely fantastic CGI and Christenson's acting has come a long way from his cheesy Star Wars days. Plus,having Sam Jackson as the consummate bad*** always makes any movie fun to watch.
3
Anywhere is possible... by Daydream
Although based on the novels by Steven Gould, Jumper fails to capture the satisfaction you want in a movie. I saw this movie solely on the fact that I knew Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot and Dear Wendy) had one of the main roles. Even though I was not disappointed with his acing, the rest of the cast fell far behind. Samuel L. Jackson?s character was cliché and forced and Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson?s looks masked their acting ability. I happen to like Rachel Bilson, but ended up wanting more out of her character; it was just too plain. Jumper is a film that tried to measure up to the X-Men movies. Hayden is a better-looking Nightcrawler (a mutant that can teleport anywhere), but he leaves a "scar" behind that gives away his position. There is also a fight between good and evil, but who is good and who is evil? The movie leaves the audience to decide who the good and bad guys are, ending with a probable sequel for the future.
5
This movie is AWESOME by ChaosbyWind
This movie puts you on the edge of your seat, it lacks some depth, but makes up for it in awesome, you HAVE to see this movie. The acting is a little... meh, but it is a great movie to see with friends, the family, or whomever!
4
Just for the fun of it by joesteph
This was kind of a "popcorn movie" to me. You go to be entertained and not worry if it's going to win an Oscar. I just sat back and enjoyed the show. It even picks up speed as you find out that--Surprise!--there's not just one Jumper in the world.
4
I could get used to a life of JUMPING!!! by 304Gadgetman
It was a pretty good movie. I enjoyed it, but I guess my ability to willfully suspend disbelief is a little more advanced than others -- like those two critics who didn't like it. Sometimes it's nice just to enjoy the "FUN" of a movie.
4
A Summer Action Movie Come Early by dtip18
The Good: If any fanboy had teleportation powers, they would use it exactly like the main character. No costume, no hero/villain bullsh*t, just enjoying the power and using it to their full extent. The fighting scenes were very cool and very well thought out. And one scene was just the most memorable (I won't spoil it, but all I will say is "BUS!").
The Bad: First off, it wasn't nearly long enough. They could have developed a lot more character backstory for everyone and extend the movie for another 20 or 30 minutes. There were multiple questions unanswered or weak answers to big plot lines (like why are the bad guys do what they do).
There really wasn't a real "end" to the movie, so it does leave it open to a sequel (or several).
To sum up, I thought it was pretty good. The effects were fantastic, story was decent (but not nearly solid enough) and it was an overall very enjoyable movie. I'd see it again.
4
Jumper by huskyaa
The first thing you have to know is that this movie is a cliffhanger, i.e. no real ending. As others have noted, there are more questions than answers. However, I have to say that I enjoyed the movie. The characters were engaging and the basic story line is pretty unique. I don't know where the producers are taking this premise, are they making a sequel? Is this leading to a TV series? Will there be books to answer the many remaining questions?
5
GREAT GREAT GREAT!!! by mrspowers422
We got to see this movie Wednesday ! It was fantastic !! People will say it does not really have a back story, which is kind of true. But , that aside it was fantastic , the effects were great and it was pretty clean for the most part. Plus I never knew how cute Haden Christianson was and he is a really good actor. I have never seen him in any thing else. All in all, if you want action I would suggest this movie. Note: If you get motion sickness sit AS FAR AS POSSIBLE AWAY FROM THE SCREEN!!! The movie pan's a lot