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May 17, 2024, 09:57:02 AM  | Jumper (2008/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia
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Stars:
Hayden Christensen as David Rice
Jamie Bell as Griffin
Rachel Bilson as Millie
Diane Lane as Mary Rice
Samuel L. Jackson as Roland
Plot:
From the director of The Bourne Identity and Mr. & Mrs. Smith comes Jumper - a high-powered shot of adrenaline that stretches the very limits of imagination. David Rice (Hayden Christiansen) is a young man who knows no boundaries - a Jumper, born with the uncanny ability to teleport instantly to any place on Earth. When he discovers others like himself, David is thrust into a dangerous and bloodthirsty war while being hunted by a sinister and determined group of zealots who have sworn to destroy all Jumpers. Now, David's extraordinary gift may be his only hope of survival! With an all star cast including Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Rachel Bilson (The O.C.) and Jamie Bell (Billy Elliot) Jumper is the action hit of the year.
Awards:
Won:
| ASCAP Awards (2009) | Top Box Office Films (John Powell) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2008) | Choice Movie Actress: Action Adventure (Rachel Bilson) |
| MTV Movie Awards (2008) | Best Fight (Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell) | |
| Saturn (2008) | Best Music (John Powell) | |
| Saturn (2008) | Best Science Fiction Film | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2008) | Choice Movie Villian (Samual L. Jackson) |
Extras:
- Commentary
- D-Box
- Deleted Scenes
- Featurettes
- Graphic Novel
- Picture-in-picture
- Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I didn't expect much because of the negative reviews it got, but I still was curious because of the premise. And I am glad that I took the chance. I really liked the movie. I thought it was executed well. And I saw that a sequel is planned. I am glad, because the story hinted at much potential for a sequel.Rating:
(From Tom's Random Reviews on August 6th, 2011)
Member's Reviews
Twilight, a review by Tom
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Stars:Plot:Awards:
Won:
| ASCAP Awards (2009) | Top Box Office Films (Carter Burwell) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Best Female Performance (Kristen Stewart) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Best Fight (Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Best Kiss (Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Best Movie | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Breakthrough Male Performance (Robert Pattinson) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Fantasy Actor (Robert Pattinson) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Fantasy Actress (Kristen Stewart) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Fantasy Movie | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Breakout Performance-Male (Taylor Lautner) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie - Drama | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie - Romance | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Actor - Drama (Robert Pattinson) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Actress - Drama (Kristen Stewart) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Fresh Face - Female (Ashley Greene) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Fresh Face - Male (Taylor Lautner) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Liplock (Kirsten Stewart, Robert Pattinson) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Rumble (Edward vs. James) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Villain (Cam Gigandet) | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Music Album - Soundtrack | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Summer Male Hottie (Robert Pattinson) | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2009) | Public Choice Award (Carter Burwell) | |
| Young Artist Awards (2009) |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards (2009) | Worst Film | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Best Song From A Movie (Paramore) | |
| MTV Movie Awards (2009) | Breakthrough Male Performance (Taylor Lautner) | |
| Saturn (2008) | Best Fantasy Film | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Ensemble | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Supporting Actress (Ashley Greene) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Best Villian (Cam Gigandet) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | Breakout Performance-Male (Robert Pattinson) | |
| Scream Awards (2009) | The Ultimate Scream | |
| Teen Choice Awards (2009) | Choice Movie Fresh Face - Female (Nikki Reed) | |
| World Soundtrack Awards (2009) | Film Composer of the Year (Carter Burwell) |
Extras:
- Scene Access
- Commentary
- Trailers
- Bonus Trailers
My Thoughts:
I have never seen any of these movies before. But I was always curious about it because of all the backlash it gets. I liked the beginning of the movie, when Bella first arrives in the town and meeting the other characters. But the movie falls apart when the romance with Edward begins. The dialog there is horrible and the flow of the romance seems more like a badly written fanfiction.
I heard so much complaining of how the vampires are portrayed here (especially the glitter), that it didn't bother me as much as I thought it would.
Overall the movie is not as bad as I thought it would be.
This review was the final push for me to finally check out this movie.
Rating:
(From Tom's Random Reviews on November 4th, 2012)
Member's TV Reviews
Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom
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Plot:
A box set containing all 13 stories from the 2005 series of 'Doctor Who'. Christopher Eccleston's Doctor is wise and funny, cheeky and brave. An alien and a loner (it's difficult keeping up with friends when your day job involves flitting through time and space), his detached logic gives him a vital edge when the world's in danger. But when it comes to human relationships, he can be found wanting. That's why he needs new assistant Rose.
Rose (Billie Piper) is a shop-girl from the present day. From the moment they meet, the Doctor and Rose are soulmates. They understand and complement each other. As they travel together through time, encountering new adversaries, the Doctor shows her things beyond imagination. She starts out as an innocent, unfettered by worldly concerns. But she ends up an adventurer who, by the end of the series, can never go home again...
Doctor Who
Series 1.01 Rose
Writer: Russell T Davies (Writer), Robert Holmes (Original Characters By)
Director: Keith Boak
Cast: Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who), Billie Piper (Rose Tyler), Camille Coduri (Jackie Tyler), Noel Clarke (Mickey Smith), Mark Benton (Clive), Elli Garnett (Caroline), Adam McCoy (Clive's Son), , Alan Ruscoe (Autons), Paul Kasey (Autons), David Sant (Autons), Elizabeth Fost (Autons), Helen Otway (Autons), , Nicholas Briggs (Nestene Voice)
This is the first time that I ever watched a Doctor Who episode. Of course I heard a lot about it and I was always curious, but I just never came around to buying it. Especially because I hate to start a series where I know from the beginning there is no chance to ever watch all episodes, as some of the classic episodes are lost.
I really liked this first episode and I hope I like the rest just as much.
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(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on November 22nd, 2013)