Jumper (Film): Review.

in #film5 years ago

In 1992 the novel written by Steven Gould, Jumper was published, which told the story of a young man who used his powers to escape from a house where he suffered abuse, sixteen years later, Hollywood decided to make a film about it, making some small changes , how to increase the age of the characters. Ten years later, and without having previously read that novel of the year 1992, I decided to make a review of this film.



>>Source <<


Year: 2008
Category: Science Fiction, Action.
Director: Doug Liman.
Cast: Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson, AnnaSophia Robb, Max Thieriot, Diane Lane, Michael Rooker, Samuel L. Jackson.


Plot

David Rice has grown up with the mysterious power that almost everyone dreams of possessing: teleporting anywhere in the world he imagines. You can go through bank walls and safes, as well as enter the most impenetrable chambers. Until now he has used his powers to escape from his past, feed his immense fortune and remain completely independent. He has never known limits, borders or consequences. But when David discovers another young man like him, an exalted rebel globe-trotter named Griffin, the truth of his existence is revealed. It is no longer a curious singular phenomenon of nature, but part of a long line of genetic anomalies, which are also never safe.


Opinion

There are films filmed with a single and simple purpose: to act as a mere instrument of entertainment for the spectator to pass the time in the cinema. Some of these films are so innocuous and irregular that they can not achieve their goal successfully. However, we have others that can be quite enjoyable despite the superficiality and simplicity of the argument, and Jumper fits perfectly in this second group.

As a general rule, and with few exceptions, this type of productions so predictable, inconsequential, simple and lacking in pretensions do not get great applause and Jumper is not exactly the exception, but neither is it a despicable film to ignore or insult to the satiety. This time we are faced with a product of rapid consumption, properly prepared, which is backed by a good dose of careful special effects and clothed with the presence of several renowned actors who do not take themselves seriously and who enjoy making movies below the usual level.

The script lacks that plot complexity, and although it could have gotten more advantage of the story, it is undeniable that the rhythm remains fairly constant for almost the entire film, something essential to avoid boredom. All these elements make the film a hobby that will entertain us during the scarce 85 minutes that will pass quickly.

Something interesting about the film is that the technical team really had to travel to various parts of the planet to shoot the impressive scenes from the outside, filmed in places as diverse as Canada, Czech Republic, Italy, Egypt, France or Japan, and this it is something that should be valued, since the green screen system was completely ignored to capture digital backgrounds in the film.

As for the actors involved in the film, the only one worth noting is Jamie Bell, who seems to be one of the few who take the matter seriously.

Undoubtedly, the highlight of the film is the action and its visual power. Through impressive scenes performed in the Sphinx of Gizeh or inside the Roman Coliseum, it is a delight for those seeking fast emotion, but it lacks a script with content, in which the aesthetic was clearly privileged, with a flat, irregular script, but moderately entertaining.


Trailer


Score

6/10

The film has the minimum and essential that a film is asked to not cause drowsiness to the spectator. It can be used to watch her quietly at home one day that is broadcast on TV.


Coin Marketplace

STEEM 0.36
TRX 0.12
JST 0.040
BTC 70446.49
ETH 3571.68
USDT 1.00
SBD 4.73