Doug Liman Talks Jumper Sequel

The special effects were pretty awesome, and I really like the whole feel of the "Paladins." Would have been a bit more interesting if the only one that was decent in combat wasn't just our blonde Mr. Jackson, which was pretty funny - wonder if they asked him to do that or it that was one of his "artistic/I'm not old" phases. Jumping through time could be interesting, in a limited sense, especially when you consider all the typical "rules" with causality. An angle I'd like to see explored is that space between the dimensions that was visible the first time our romantic leads jumped together. Maybe all this jumping stands to disrupt the fabric of reality in some way? Hey, even evil Jumpers from the future-come-back-to-destroy-the-future kind of plots are doable, if not a bit cliche (but hey, cliche works sometimes). All in all I think they took probably one of the least interesting "super powers" and made a pretty phenomenal movie with the concept.

I saw the movie - six times! (ok, my wife and kids were out of town, and I had to work in isolation on a project all week, and the movie was my evening escape from insanity). (Also, it was conveniently playing in the theater next to where I was working.) Anyway, in response I obtained all three books. I found the books to be radically different than the movie: they are deep, character oriented and introspective. The movie is a superficial superhero adventure: completely different from the original book, even though the plot is similar. I think the books are among the best sci fi I have read, ever. But actually, I don't really consider them to be sci-fi, because the jumping is merely a device in the books: there are no other super abilities or "acts of god", and that is partly why they are so good. I hope the movies don't take the jumping device and expand it, making it preposterous. One super ability can be accepted, until it becomes too fantastic, and then it is ruined. For the movies, they should not extend this ability in any way. They should keep it strictly within its parameters, as defined in the first movie, and instead focus on the characters and making the plot interesting and sophisticated. Otherwise it will be a kid's movie, the creative genius of the books will have been betrayed, and an opportunity to create greatness will have been lost.

I saw the movie - six times! (ok, my wife and kids were out of town, and I had to work in isolation on a project all week, and the movie was my evening escape from insanity). (Also, it was conveniently playing in the theater next to where I was working.) Anyway, in response I obtained all three books. I found the books to be radically different than the movie: they are deep, character oriented and introspective. The movie is a superficial superhero adventure: completely different from the original book, even though the plot is similar. I think the books are among the best sci fi I have read, ever. But actually, I don't really consider them to be sci-fi, because the jumping is merely a device in the books: there are no other super abilities or "acts of god", and that is partly why they are so good. I hope the movies don't take the jumping device and expand it, making it preposterous. One super ability can be accepted, until it becomes too fantastic, and then it is ruined. For the movies, they should not extend this ability in any way. They should keep it strictly within its parameters, as defined in the first movie, and instead focus on the characters and making the plot interesting and sophisticated. Otherwise it will be a kid's movie, the creative genius of the books will have been betrayed, and an opportunity to create greatness will have been lost.

i think they should make a sequeal becasue in the end roland is stranded on the rock, you dont know where griffin is and in the ending mary said son i am giving you a head start what happens next?

I vote for a sequel. I liked the concept, storyline, and that there's enought material there for a few different opportunities to explore in a sequel (although please don't let them go into outer-space, that would be lame. extremely lame). Op1: Mary gave David a 'head start' ... what happens next? Op2: Is the sister a jumper? A Paladin? She was totally mad-doggin' David when he came to the door. Op3: Jumpers can 'sense' another jumper (which might mean that the uncomfortable pause with his sister was him noticing her 'ability' ... same way the other jumper was able to sense David in the London pub) Op4: Ability to time travel, but only within that jumper's lifetime. Op5: Mili able to jump - not sure i buy into her 'jumping' to the library, but can believe the time/exposure angle. Op6: Mark (the tool) becomes a paladin.

I agree with a lot that has already been said. I would not want this to go outer space or time travel however; the things I would like to know more and that the movie left me wanting was the history of these people and what happens now. Do I want more? Yes. Just keep on the same track don’t derail the train.

Everyone has their own opinions, all worthy and justifiable. Because this movie does not aim to follow the status quo in the super-hero genre of film-making, this movie can be both intriguing and misunderstood. Hayden Christensen, unlike actors like Tom Hanks, has a mysterious quality. He has a style of acting which is more reserved and shy, making him suitable for some roles perfectly and not for some. This movie did him justice since, of course, he is not a hero but your run-of-the-mill handsome guy who runs into trouble due to his manly arrogance. He is not bad for the eyes, either. Rachel Bilson did well: better than I ever would. The movie at first to me seemed materialistic but then I realized upon viewing it multiple times that it aims to reveal human nature's inclinations and to expose them for what they are; disgusting and selfish. The ending shows a positive glimpse as to what might enfold in the following movies. In anticipation for them I leave this comment.

Bring on the sequel or 2 or 3!!!

1st off: 2Whoever James is.... Since apparently you're oblivious & havn't realized that the world is not a nice place yet, maybe you should stick to Disney&the Family channel. The fact that he took all the money& didn't save the ppl in the flood @the beginning is part of a strategy filmakers use called "character building." If you watch the film you realize that @1st he uses his powers like most ppl would, "selfishly" then @the end he starts to realize that he was prbly given these powers for a reason & it should be used for good. Look @90% of superhero movies out there, they pretty much all use the same equation. Good guy gets powers, good guy uses them selfishly, good guy, screws something up, good guy learns "With Great Power, Comes Great Responsibility!", &then the hero starts to use his powers only for good. Okay I'm done ranting.... Great movie & can't wait 2stand in line for the sequel! Just pleasse do not ruin it by time or space travel. All they need to do is explore the relationship between mother & son, the war thats now raging & the history of jumpers & paladins! With that alone you could make another 4movies (Wouldn't that be freakin awesome!

I thought the movie looked cool, but the plot was horrible. Random people have the ability to "jump" but they are really bad people, morally speaking. He robs banks, takes what he wants, and he doesn't even help anyone! When he sees the news of the people stranded out there, he immediately thinkas about going to London and getting laid! Well, I for one am not watching the sequel, because they are plenty of stupid movies out there if I get bored.

I agree with ryan. I think the library was an subconcious jump like it was in the beginning when he was under the river. He didn't have to think about it he just did it. That's why he jumped to the library again.

As for the sequel, I can't wait!!!

this movie was awesome i think that having the Christensen/Bilson combo was good allowed me to watch this movie with my girlfriend and not have to deal with her complaining.
I dont really buy that she was the one that teleported them at the end why would she pick the same place that he had first teleported to......i think that he brought them there. just like the first time he was about to die and boom he is there that makes more sense then her first teleportation being to the same place that his was. thats what i think

i liked the books much better than the movies.
they add more to the people (obviously), its not just oh i think i'll go here.
if they stick to the books a little more in the sequel i'd be happy.
but i'd see it either way.

I agree great movie i also liked the charactors and plot and thought it left nicley showing that haydens compasion would create an ongoing chase between samuels charactor and his mom. i too missed that hint of his girlfriend transporting to the library but now im going to watch it agian to see i will also pay to see the sequel in hopes it funds a trilogy!

I loved Jumper! I think it was one of the best movies Ive seen this year...Plus I love Hayden Christensen I have since he was in a show on the family channel I think he is a great actor and everyone needs to leave him alone. I was so happy at the end cuz it just seemed like it was set up for a sequal and I cant wait for it to come out!

Oh wow, they can't be serious.

I'm not hating on Christensen/Bilson romantic vector, but his acting seems like it's based on whining. I think the film could have had a huge cult following if the filmmakers would have done things differently.

Jumping through time could be really cool, of course they'd probably botch that and it would be too similar to the Back to the Future series.

Loved the movie, I dont know why everyone is hating on Christensen/Bilson, give them a chance, they are young, you cant go switching characters/actors around for sequels. and the out of planet thing sounds kind of lame, keep it on earth, keep it simple, but definitely make a sequel!

SPOILER WARNING:

Just to let everyone know...The hint was Millie teleporting during the end of the movie. It was the part after David Teleported the whole room of people into the lake and then became unconcious. It was Millie who Teleported them back to the library. If there were any hints, it would have to be that.

Sounds good. Loved the film.

I liked the mythology and found the concept to be interesting so I'd be game for a sequel assuming the Bilson/Christensen plotline was nixed.

Loved the books. Loved the movie. The second book was maybe a sort of Jumper Bourne so I hope they use that premise instead of the outerspace/time travel thing. Keep it earthbound Doug.

Yes the power is genetic but in the books, if you teleport many many times with someone who has that ability then you're able to teleport too. I missed the hint about Millie in the movie too.

That's why they call it sci fi/fantasy. It's all good.