Jumper (2008)
Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi |
Jumper is a American science fiction action film loosely based on the 1992 novel of the same name by Steven Gould.
The film is directed by Doug Liman and stars Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Max Thieriot, AnnaSophia Robb, Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, and Samuel L. Jackson. The film follows a young man capable of teleporting as he is chased by a secret society intent on killing him. The script went through a rewrite prior to filming, and the roles for the main characters were changed during production. Jumper was filmed in 20 cities and 14 countries from 2006 to 2007. The film was released on February 14, 2008, and the soundtrack was released five days later on February 19. The film held the first position in its opening weekend with $27.3 million, but received generally negative reviews from critics, mostly because of the many changes to Gould’s novel, rushed plot and anti-climactic ending.
In Ann Arbor, Michigan, 15-year-old David Rice gives his crush, Millie Harris, a snow globe. A bully, Mark Kobold, throws it onto a frozen river. While trying to retrieve it, David falls through the ice and is pulled away by the current. He suddenly finds himself in the local library and discovers his ability to “jump” from one place to another. Amazed with his new ability, he leaves his abusive father (Michael Rooker) and runs away from home.
Eight years later, an adult David lives lavishly on stolen money acquired from ‘jumping’ into and out of bank vaults. One day, he is ambushed in his home by Roland Cox, commander of the Paladins, a secret society of religious fanatics who are sworn to trace and kill “Jumpers”.
Director: Doug Liman
Writers: David S. Goyer (screenplay), Jim Uhls (screenplay), Simon Kinberg (screenplay), Steven Gould (novel)
Stars: Hayden Christensen, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, AnnaSophia Robb
►Cast:
Hayden Christensen | … | David Rice |
Jamie Bell | … | Griffin |
Rachel Bilson | … | Millie |
Diane Lane | … | Mary Rice |
Samuel L. Jackson | … | Roland |
Michael Rooker | … | William Rice |
AnnaSophia Robb | … | Young Millie (as Annasophia Robb) |
Max Thieriot | … | Young David |
Jesse James | … | Young Mark |
Tom Hulce | … | Mr. Bowker |
Kristen Stewart | … | Sophie |
Teddy Dunn | … | Mark Kobold |
Barbara Garrick | … | Ellen |
Michael Winther | … | Day Bank Manager |
Massimiliano Pazzaglia | … | Italian Desk Cop |
Shawn Roberts | … | English Bartender |
Nathalie Cox | … | English Beauty |
Meredith Henderson | … | Fiona |
Damir Andrei | … | Psychologist |
Tony Nappo | … | NYPD Detective |
George King | … | Owner Of Millie’s Old House |
Clark Beasley Jr. | … | Bank Guard |
Simona Lisi | … | Italian Woman |
Matteo Carlomagno | … | Italian Detective |
Fabrizio Bucci | … | Italian Police Officer 1 |
Giorgio Santangelo | … | Italian Police Officer 2 |
Marcello Santoni | … | Italian Cabbie 1 |
Franco Salvatore Di Stefano | … | Italian Cabbie 2 |
Brad Borbridge | … | Coffee Shop Manager |
Angelo Lopez | … | Doorman |
Roberto Antonelli | … | Bellhop |
Veronica Visentin | … | Italian Ticket Agent |
Christian Pikes | … | Toby |
George Ghali | … | Landlord |
Ryny Gyto Ouk | … | Jungle Jumper |
Frank Jicha | … | Kid in Detroit Airport (as Frantisek Jícha) |
Robin Zenker | … | Kid in Detroit Airport |
Masahiro Kishibata | … | Angry Japanese Cook |
Sumiko Yamada | … | Japanese Chef’s Wife |
Tamaki Mihara | … | Japanese Chef’s Daughter |
Mansaku Ikeuchi | … | Japanese Scientist |
Rolando Alvarez Giacoman | … | Mexican Truck Driver |
Adam Chuckryk | … | London Pub Patron |
Jordan Gatto | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron |
Nicholas Kusiba | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron |
Ariel Lukane | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron |
Vanessa King | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron |
Stephen Chandler Whitehead | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron (as Stephen Whitehead) |
Mahmud Watts | … | Surfer |
Braden Munafo | … | Surfer |
Tamara Buchwald | … | Surfer |
Maia Smith | … | Surfer |
Valentino Visentini | … | Police Officer |
John Baker | … | Lamplighter Clerk |
Josie Lau | … | Hospital Aid |
Sean Baek | … | Lawrence Simmons |
Stuart Clark | … | Palladin |
Michael Comrie | … | Teacher |
Hudson Cooper | … | Hotel Clerk |
Ryan Grantham | … | 5 year Old Davey |
Angelica Lisk-Hann | … | Paladin |
Kevin Makely | … | Beef |
Danny MAlin | … | Hoolihan’s Bar Patron |
Shunsaku Mayama | … | (uncredited) |
Roe Montez | … | Simon’s Jumper |
Henry Pelitire | … | Paladin |
Armando Pucci | … | Italian Man |
Samantha Seigelman | … | Third Musician |
Sources: imdb & wikipedia