Jumper (2008)

[Cloud]

OMG, I'm so excited! Jumper!

I was just browing People mag's site and discovered--they are making a movie of Steven Gould's wonderful book, "Jumper." With its sequel, "Reflex" they tell the story about a young man who discovers he can teleport. What would YOU do?

 

[dwndrgn]

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If I could teleport? I'd spend a lot more time lazing about since I could get wherever I needed to go without all that in-between stuff like driving and whatnot. I could spend more time in the morning enjoying my coffee instead of yelling at fools on the road...in the afternoon I'd have more time to do yard and housework as I wouldn't spend all that time in traffic...I'd be able to visit all the places I don't have time or money to visit as cutting out the travel cuts out at least half the price and time (less time off work, less money lost) so I could see and meet new people (you'd bet I'd visit the UK quite a bit) and see and do so many things that I'd probably never get the chance to do otherwise. How nice would it be to take a weekend overseas without having to take the time or money to actually travel there. Sigh. Now I'm depressed because I can't.

 

[Foxbat]

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For some obscure reason, I've always fancied teleporting to Antarctica. Maybe its the Penguins

 

[infinite]

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If I could teleport i'd spend all the time I spend driving to work as extra time in bed! lol
Actually i'd just enjoy being abe to scare the crap out of people by speaking to them on the phone then truning up seconds later

 

[Carolyn Hill]

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I'd teleport in to see the movie! I love those two books. Gould has a deft touch with characterization.

 

[Ozymandias]

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That'd be great! I'd use it to impress that girl at work I fancy.

 

[2nddan]

"Jumper" info?

I'm a big fan of the lovely and talented Diane Lane and she is slated to be in the film adaptation of Stephen Gould's novel Jumper.
In the film she plays the mother. The mother dies quickly in the book. But I have a suspicion that she has a much meatier part in the film. Can anyone further whet my appetite for this film with info regarding Ms. Lane?
Thanx

 

[2nddan]

Jumper movie

I must have one of the strangest combinations when it comes to my obsessions.
I absolutely adore Diane Lane and I would have a hard time not reading science fiction. So when the two come together I am overjoyed. Even when the movie is as dreadful as Judge Dredd or as inane as Love Dream (although Ms. Lane in a semi-transparent veil is worth watching! ).
But coming in February 2008, Ms. Lane will be starring in Jumper, an adaptation of the Stephen C. Gould novel of the same name. Also in the film are Hayden Christensen of Star Wars fame and Samuel L. Jackson.
In the book, Ms. Lane's character dies early on, but in the film it looks as if the character is a bigger player.

Here is the site.

 

[tangaloomababe]

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Well I can't say I have read the books, but I to like Dianne Lane. I love the site though, spent ages browsing it. It sounds like an interesting movie, a bit like Quantum Leap but more serious and darker.
Might have to find the book before the movie comes out.

 

[unclejack]

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I actually can't pkicture Dianne Lane in Judge Dredd, are you sure you aren't mixin her up with Sandra Bullock? Also, I just thought I would throw this out there, but I saw Hayden Christianson in the movie Shattered Glass way before the new Star Wars movies ever came out and it was an excellent movie. His acting in that movie is superb, I think almost oscar-worthy. I think even better than in the Star Wars episodes. My point being this, I knew he was a great actor way before he came to the forefront in Star Wars so it's good to see him more and more in movies.

 

[2nddan]

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I actually can't pkicture Dianne Lane in Judge Dredd, are you sure you aren't mixin her up with Sandra Bullock?

No, Ms. Lane played Judge Hershey.

Also, I just thought I would throw this out there, but I saw Hayden Christianson in the movie Shattered Glass way before the new Star Wars movies ever came out and it was an excellent movie. His acting in that movie is superb, I think almost oscar-worthy. I think even better than in the Star Wars episodes. My point being this, I knew he was a great actor way before he came to the forefront in Star Wars so it's good to see him more and more in movies.

That is interesting. There are alot of people at the IMDB forum who seem almost extreme in their adoration of Jumper and don't like Christensen at all! From what I've seen, he does a nice job.
I also look forward to the movie. It looks pretty good.

 

[steve12553]

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I actually can't pkicture Dianne Lane in Judge Dredd, are you sure you aren't mixin her up with Sandra Bullock?

Sandra Bullock was with Stallone in Demolition Man. The movies are pretty easy to confuse although they probably shouldn't be.

 

[Carolyn Hill]

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I love all of Steven Gould's books, and Jumper is one of my favorites, so I'm happy to hear there's going to be a movie. But I know nothing about the actress, and I barely remember the Judge Dredd movie (but have a sneaking suspicion I didn't enjoy it).

 

[2nddan]

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But I know nothing about the actress...

Heathen.

Ms. Lane has been acting in film for nigh on 30 years and was doing stage when about 7. She came to the forefront 5 years ago in Unfaithful. The sun won't rise if she is walking the beach at dawn.
The only person I find even more beautiful is my own wife.

I agree about Judge Dredd. Stallone took a decent graphic novel and ruined it. But Ms. Lane was wonderful and made it worth adding to my collection (i.e. shrine) of all things Diane Lane.
ted

 

[Kostmayer]

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Also a fan of Miss Lane. Her best role imo was in Lonesome Dove.

 

[Dave]

This film is being released on 15th February 2008.

Does anyone know anything about it?

Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen, Jamie Bell, Rachel Bilson

It sounds a little like Highlander. It's a sci-fi action adventure about a young man who discovers he can teleport himself anywhere. He then discovers this gift has existed for centuries and soon finds himself in a war that has been raging for thousands of years between "Jumpers" and those who have sworn to kill them.

 

[Pyan]

It sounds a little like Highlander.

Or Sliders. Or Quantum Leap....

 

[Culhwch]

I've seen a couple of the trailers, and it looks pretty stylish. I'll be interested to see it when it comes out...

 

[Connavar]

Lets hope its not horrible commersial crap like most Samuel L Jackson movies these days...


I like teleport stories. One of my fav tv shows right now is Journeyman.

 

[scalem X]

It seems to have a fun concept and sort of has the "heroes" feel to it. Yet I'd rather have seen it as a series. When they try stuff like this in a movie, by the end things never fit 100% percent as they have to fit everything together in those last 10 minutes...

But let's hope it's better than I think.