Yesterday, I was bored so I decided to check out a movie that I found intresting based on previews. The movie was Jumper which is based on a novel conceived in the 90s but other then the character names and novel title it shares no similarities. Nonetheless, I felt I could share my opinion since it just came out.
For 90 minutes it was decent brain candy. This movie was nothing to write home about. No need to rush to rent it either when it makes it that far. I was not expecting much from Jumper, just worthwhile entertainment. It lacked all of this. The movie was too short first of all. Comedy's are typically 90 minutes, not science-fiction thrillers. The reason is that the latter needs to build rapport and a depth in the characters role so that viewers may empathize with the protagonist. The movie did none of this. It was a movie on speed that didn't excite when action scenes occurred and only left one hungry to understand what the heck was going on. The relationships between character's seemed non-existent and lacked any true connection.
The only thing that one can surmise from concluding the movie is that there has to be a sequel in the plans. There were many unresolved issues that leaves the viewer wanting to learn more. The movie though fails miserably to relay this feeling with its lackluster performance. At the end of the day, I do not recommend anyone to watch this movie. Perhaps if they come out with a sequel and that one is great . . . then maybe you should watch this one to gain some background information. Until that happens, don't hold your breath on it.
