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Despite Offering Tantalizing Possibilities, ‘Jumper’ Weakened By Formulaic Clichés
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CHICAGO – As a distinct premise, “Jumper” offers tantalizing possibilities. The ability to transport yourself from one location to another with simple mind control is a cool rule of the world. While the film speaks to some of the far-reaching potential of the power, it also follows story formulas that weaken it.
David Rice (Hayden Christensen) is a high school geek in Ann Arbor, Mich. who desires a lovely lass named Millie (Rachel Bilson). When a present he gives her is thrown by a bully onto a frozen river, David falls through the ice while retrieving it – certain to drown.
It’s then that he discovers he’s a “jumper” and has the ability in organic form to transport himself to another location just by thinking about it.
of “Jumper” in our reviews section!