Jumper

Anywhere is possible.

David Rice is a high school student in Ann Arbor, abandoned by his mother at five, enamored with Millie, a fellow student, and picked on by at least one classmate. On a winter's day, while about to drown, he discovers he can transport himself instantaneously to anyplace on earth. He leaves town, goes to New York City, robs a bank vault, and comes to the attention of a shadowy group of government hunters. Eight years later, the hunters, led by the murderous Roland, get a fix on David. He heads home, searches out Millie, invites her to travel with him, and only later realizes that Roland and his crew are seriously deadly. Is everyone close to David in danger?

Critic Reviews:

• " Highlander for a new generation: a cheesy, globetrotting film certain to be savaged by most critics, but also a mindlessly entertaining yarn likely to lead to a string of sequels and/or TV adaptations. " – Matt Brunson

• " It's easy to see why audiences have embraced this critically lambasted film: Its premise is irresistible. " – John Beifuss

• " As a distinct premise, Jumper offers tantalizing possibilities. While the film speaks to some of the far-reaching potentials of the power, though, it also follows story formulas that weaken it. " – Adam Fendelman