Jumper 2 Surprise, Surprise
Jumper was made for a sequel; so with not the least bit of surprise I announce the news from an interview collider had with the director. Thanks to moviesonline for the hookup:
The concept for Jumper 2 is definitely a stretch. So much a stretch it feels the director is just hashing ideas more then talking about what the sequel is all about. Collider had an exclusive sit down with the director where he talked about the sequel and spilled the following;
“I actually have a ton of ideas for the sequel because this is whole new arena for me and so my mind was in overdrive the whole time and most of the ideas I came up with we either could tease or just save it for a sequel and so it’s…this power can be used to leave this planet, this power can be used ultimately to go back in time, this power can be used if you go and work for the government you’d be the ultimate Jason Bourne.”
So the sequel hasn’ t been written. but it has been announced, this does not seem like a good sign to me. The first installment was very frustrating, I enjoyed the use of the power and the camaraderie between the two jumpers, but their was not enough background info, the twists were lame and the story overall was a “boy chases girl” pile of bullshit. The above ideas that director throws around sound like the result of a killer hash session (we have all been there).
If they didn’t introduce so many lame tie ins from the first film i may have given the sequel a chance. As it stands right now, I have about the same desire to see Hayden Christensen in jumper 2 as I would Star Wars 7. I wish this franchise would teleport far away from earth, forever.
24 Comments, Comment or Ping
Smotchberry
After watching Jumper, one of the first things a friend of mine said was “now that was a movie that was badly affected by the writers strike”.
I couldn’t have agreed more. The film could have been great, or at least more fun if a couple more rewrites were made, and a lot of dialogue polished a little more.
Throughout the film, I couldn’t help but get the impression that a lot of the scenes and dialogue between the characters seemed to be almost improvised. Hopefully, a sequel would allow the concept to be presented in a much more satisfying package. Though personally, I am not a fan of incorporating time travel. Although give me a flashback to medieval times any day.
Feb 19th, 2008
Mr.Death
Travel back in time? What’s next, “we can jump into our DREAMS?”
Feb 19th, 2008
Slushie Man
I’m testing. It would seem my comments don’t like showing up after I post them.
Feb 19th, 2008
Slushie Man
Ok, it works now. For some reason it won’t post my comments when I have my Website link put in.
Anyway, as I said I must be one of the few that enjoyed this movie. It entertained me for its run length and temporarily made me forget my troubles, and really, isn’t that what movies are supposed to do?
Although I also knew nothing at all going into the movie. My friend asked if I wanted to see Jumper and I was like ‘What’s that?’ and she was like ‘A movie with Samuel L. Jackson in it. Sci-fiish’ I just shrugged, said ok, and ended up enjoying myself.
Feb 19th, 2008
T |-| 3 P \/\/ |\| 3 R
i love this movie i dont care wat ne1 else says but this movie must be 1 of my favourites ive seen in a long time(2nd cloverfield) i rly wish they will bring out a sequel
Feb 19th, 2008
Mr.Death
@ Slushie Man and T |-| 3 P \/\/ |\| 3 R
Did you really like this movie? I absolutly hated it. It seemed to me just boring and cliche
Feb 19th, 2008
Slushie Man
Yeah, I did enjoy it. I didn’t love it, but I enjoyed it. It had mistakes and faults, sure, but I’m able to overlook them and still enjoy myself.
Also, does anyone know why my posts won’t show up, if I have my website put down?
Feb 20th, 2008
Mozzerino
JUMPER 2: JUMP 2 THE STREETS!
Feb 20th, 2008
probitionate
‘The Stars My Destination’.
I’m just sayin’…
Feb 20th, 2008
movie replicas
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i guess i’ll have to wait to watch this on dvd
Feb 20th, 2008
Mozzerino
JUMPER 2: JUMP EVEN HIGHER!
Feb 20th, 2008
rafa1215
Jumper 2 - How high? Yeah there’s room for a sequel. I agree with John or was it Doug? - who said that they should concentrate on the battle/mystery/explanation between the Palladins and the Jumpers.
Feb 20th, 2008
Mozzerino
JUMPER 2: ELECTRIC JUMPALOO!
Feb 20th, 2008
mountaineer014
why does he need to come up with a story in the first place?
there were two books by Steven Gould the movie is based on.
just adapt the second book. Then after that if they want a trilogy go from where the second one end or hints to. or ask Steven Gould it his world, i’m sure he could come up with a story.
Feb 20th, 2008
E
I didn’t get this movie. Ok, so the reason why Sam Jackson et al wanted the “jumpers” dead was because “only God should have the power to be all places” (or whatever he said). Ok . . . so then shouldn’t only God have the right/power to kill people? I’m just saying . . . . Needless to say, I won’t be going to see the sequel.
Feb 20th, 2008
Mozzerino
JUMPER 2: THE RETURN OF THE CARDIGAN
Feb 20th, 2008
Slushie Man
“so the reason why Sam Jackson et al wanted the “jumpers” dead was because “only God should have the power to be all places” (or whatever he said). Ok . . . so then shouldn’t only God have the right/power to kill people?”
Welcome to the Witch Trials of old. Religious nuts that would kill anyone they thought of as a witch, all in the name of God.
Feb 20th, 2008
Slushie Man
“just adapt the second book.”
As a fan of the first book, the second book SUCKS horribly. One of the worst books I ever read. Plus, the movie’s mythology makes it really hard to adapt the second book.
Feb 20th, 2008
Kick
And for the ones who havent see JUMPER 1 or would like to see it agaon heres the link - Enjoy!
http://kickassmovies4free.blogspot.com/2008/02/jumper.html
Feb 21st, 2008
Dave
The movie was a fine bit of escapism. The director did leave lots of space for an obvious sequel. Roland’s (Samuel L. Jackson)status is unresolved as is Griffin (Jamie Bell), the more mentor jumper. One other huge clue that a sequel is coming is that Kristen Stewart (from Zathura, Panic Room, The Messengers) is way too big of an actor to only get a mere 30 seconds at the end of the film. I hope they do a better job of filling in the plot holes in the sequel.
Feb 22nd, 2008
patriOT
Всем привет , товарищи интернационалисты ))))
А мне фильм понравился , но без второй серии не обойтись )))))
So , I’m waiting for Jumper 2
Mar 18th, 2008
SPAWN
JUMPER 2: POGO STICK
Mar 19th, 2008
SPAWN
JUMPER 2: PUMP UP THE JUMP
Mar 19th, 2008
SPAWN
JUMPER 2: LBJ
Mar 19th, 2008
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