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.
79 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
cody
I think they should totally make another jumper the first one was awesome.I think they did a really good job on it so yeah make another one.
and make it quick.lol jk
Mar 20th, 2008
patriOT
Actually, He may teleports from one positions to another , when he is *ucking girlfriend )))
Mar 20th, 2008
pfft
Well what happened to ppl?? why can’t ppl like movies anymore you always complain about everything bla bla this bla bla that.
“Not enough special effect’s” etc .. you prolly understand what i mean.
Mar 28th, 2008
David
Jumper 2: Jump to Australia
Mar 30th, 2008
David
Jumper 2: Jump to Australia
Or is it too far to jump?
Mar 30th, 2008
Chuck
Jump to infinity and beyond
Apr 4th, 2008
Zonzai
I’m kind of surprised by all of the negative comments posted here. I guess you guys had pretty high expectations for this movie. You’d probably have been better off without any, like most people who watched this movie.
Jumper is a decent movie. Certainly worth renting. I’d rent the sequel.
Apr 12th, 2008
Slushie Man
Yeah, I enjoyed it as well. Nothing really special, but it was entertaining enough for it’s run length. Nothing I’d ever buy, but I’ll probably watch it again if I ever catch it on TV, and I have no problems at all checking out the sequel when/if it comes out.
Apr 12th, 2008
hamza
je trouve ce film super bien il es trés bien fait ,merveilleux je vous félicite pour ce film qui es extraordinaire jespére qu’il y aura une suite merveilleuse jespére que Milie et David seron marié voila .
Apr 20th, 2008
SEAN
Jumper 2: Jump With Nightcrawler
May 6th, 2008
Zimm
Jumper 2 : The Hunt
or
Jumpers :The Jump Never Stop
May 7th, 2008
DonBiz
Jumper 2: The Revolution
May 11th, 2008
trevor
Jumper 2: Jumping Straight to DVD
May 12th, 2008
fleet
I enjoyed Jumper and am interested to see where the sequel is going to go but as many have stated, I hope they steer clear of time travel, working for a government agency or for that matter, Millie getting powers. All of these take away from the intriguing qualities the first film had. And if everyone just starts having the ability to Jump it’s no fun anymore.
If I had a vote I’d build on the “buddy” thing and have the other Jumper start off as a new nemesis of sorts for David but save him in the end of a battle with Sam Jackson.. but then with the character regaining nobility the writers would no doubt kill him off quickly Harry Osbourne Style no doubt killing off Jackson in the process to wrap that up neatly. If they didn’t however they could build on that further and perhaps culminate in a Jumper vs. Jumper showdown with Rice Bowl coming to his Mom’s aid and once again carving a wedge between the other Jumper whose name has escaped me and David. Also the Mother character is a weak spot for David so hopefully Sam Jackson’s character will be written with a brain in the next movie and he will realize this. Of course that’s about 25 mins of a movie so insert some cool locations and expand on the half-sister then maybe have David have to “woo” Millie all over again introducing a new “normal” love interest to rival David as well. You could just write in some sort of back story that leaves their relationship up in the air before the second movie begins. Build on the Mythology… OH and have David save some people, or do something Hero-esque and there we go, a Jumper Sequel with out time travel or espionage or everybody in the primary cast being a jumper.
Also cool points I’d like to see the sequel build on:
- a significance to the knife Roland uses to kill the jumpers?
- Why does Roland think all jumpers go bad? Did Anakin steal his purple light saber?
- The Childhood Bully/Drunk/Jail Bird a future Palladin?
- Millie’s (hypathetical) new love interest a Palladin?
- A Jumper trap, a cage that Jumpers can’t jump out of… something else now that the electric charge is proving useless against David.
It would be better if they left the word “Jumper” out of the next film’s title. It always screams to me: “we couldn’t even make a decent attempt with the title, so are you really expecting that much quality-wise?”
I hope that this reads okay and I hope a writer for the movie sees this and takes some of it to heart…
cheers.
May 21st, 2008
D.Ray Stranahan
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Has no one noticed that his MOM got to the police station ahead of the hit squad, or that Davids half sister also had those stressed looking eyes?
I think that his mom, the Paladin, is secretly a JUMPER too. Maybe the sister too, but being educated by mom to use it only for good. That should be explored in the sequel…
May 23rd, 2008
T.Bel
I liked Mozzerinos first quote
JUMPER 2: JUMP 2 THE STREETS!
HAHA funny shit
May 30th, 2008
celticrain
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GOD PLEASE NO MORE JUMPERS the first was HORRIBLE I have talked to many people and none have liked it hell not even Gould himself after writing Griffin’s story liked the idea when he uses the work MUTATED VERSION. Please that says plenty..Also add that Bilson who made the Millie’s character horrid she can’t act her way out of paper bag she makes Jessica Simpson look like she is a Harvard Scholar. So PLEASE no more jumpers..
Jun 5th, 2008
Dragonslayer
Jumper: The Bitch Rachel is GOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNEEEEEEEE!!!
Jun 5th, 2008
Paureen
Oh F@CKING NO WAY!!! No more Jumper’s! The first one was bad enough! I seen enough of the trailer’s and Rachel Bilson’s acting was atrocious! Either replace Bilson or forget it! No more JUMPER’S! Please spare us! :roll: :D
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Jun 5th, 2008
celticrain
Totally agree here paureen and you can’t say the strike was the reason on a bad script the movie was written long before the strike happend it actual was filming back in early 06 the script was done before they went into production..It took almost 18 month for the movie to be made mainly because they stopped and started with new actors to replace good one..seems the people who had SUB parts in the movie like Anna Sophia Robb and Kristen Stewart went on to do leading parts in other movies this year..Again poor judgement on Liman’s part to totally change the script and if they choose another they aren’t following the book anyway so who cares what reflex read (and I read that book 3 times it was a bit boring and stupid) so MILLIE can die off they did it to bourn’s wife they can get rid of Bilson anytime..to me there is no use for her and her damsel in distress role anyway..
Jun 5th, 2008
Alec
jumper is a good movie. all you people who say it’s bad.. all i say is jason bourne 2 and 2, pirates of the carribean 3, speed racer, horton hears who.. these are bad movies. jumper is good and cool. you suckers
Jun 9th, 2008
Alec
jumper is a good movie. all you people who say it’s bad.. all i say is jason bourne 2 and 3, pirates of the carribean 3, speed racer, horton hears who.. these are bad movies. jumper is good and cool. you suckers
Jun 9th, 2008
Darwin
READ THE BOOK….
i began reading the book a year and a half ago but for some reasons i couldnt finish it, when i saw the trailer i was like, i know that book, and i started reading it again after i watched the movie, the movie is very loosely based on the book and it bugs me, its like they took/stole the teleportation idea but taht’s it, his mom is no pali someting i dont know how its written but those jumper catchers lol, anywho, the movie was bad in a way it lost the feeling of the book, they tried tomake it too commercial and teh monologues, dialogues and acting were kinda crappy
Jun 10th, 2008
BHOW
JUMPER TWO - JUMP THESE NUTS!
Jun 11th, 2008
BHOW
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Jun 11th, 2008
Franky
man so happy they make more of it was really hoping for a tv serie of this loved the movie and when i mean loved it i mean it saw it over 20 times by now and i got more than 4000+ movies, but this one is just it
Jun 12th, 2008
Pat
awesome movie…do another one….i will be up for it.
Jun 12th, 2008
sean
In the next movie night crawler should appear
Jun 13th, 2008
Jason
I gotta say I loved the movie it had a hint of Highlander about it. I thought the action and how the jump scenes were edited was awesome. I really enjoyed the movie and cannot wait for a sequel to be made and Hayden has to be the lead for me to follow…
Jun 14th, 2008
Richie
I think a great sequel idea would be for David to seek out other Jumpers, try to get to the origins of the power, to discover where it came from and how he got it!!
Also figure out where his mom fits in, and how she came to be in the position shes in!
And one last thing…we never did find out if his dad died or not! He must have been alive when David found him, why else would he have jumped them to the hosipital yelling for help!
Jun 15th, 2008
Kristopher
There Should Definitaly be a jumper 2 alot of ppl are cussing it but i found it to be exciting and a mind buster GO JUMPER 2 GO JUMPER 2
Jun 15th, 2008
Kristopher
everyone has there own opnion, and Jumper is awsome there should be a second n third make like a war scene amd try n find more palydins and jumpers.
Hail Jumper 2
Jun 15th, 2008
DIDOMAN
I loved the concept of the movie, wormholes etc…. the acting was a bit of a let down. Especially between anakin and the girl.
Maybe a TV series spin off would be the way to go….
Jun 15th, 2008
calum
i think it was a kwl movie a enjoy things like powers and stuff a mean it wasnt as bad as x-men 3 which was the worst ever a mean who in the right mind kills xavier a mean come on lol a mean ye in a way x-men 3 was gd bt it was like the writters just gave up after 10 mins a writen it lol why am a talkin about x-men 3 when every1 else is talkin about jumper lol definietly bring a jumper 2 it would be nice 2 see it
Jun 15th, 2008
Psyheart
I thought the whole premise behind jumping was that you had to have been to a place before or be able to see it (like the tree on the other side of the park) to jump there? If that’s the case then the only jumping they could do time-wise is into their own past and if they did that they might seriously screw everything up. Luckily Doug Liman seems to be one of those people who continuously change script ideas so hopefully it gets better (Jamie Bell made a comment on one of the extras that he was currently in Jumper 12). If not, I’ll just hope Jamie Bell’s in it as Griffin as both the actor and the character made the film way better then it would have been without them.
Jun 15th, 2008
Michael
2nd movie? After watching Jumper - my thought was a great pilot lead into a television series.
The series would allow further character development, a ‘lingering’ storyline, expanse of the paladins (directly his mother) relationship, introduction of other Jumpers (we already have Griffin [continuing character?])…
So a 2nd movie, rather not see that - but a continuing tv series, now that is another story.
Jun 15th, 2008
MR. TOO AWESOME TO HAVE A COOL NAME
I found the first movie to be entertaining (although I am a sucker for super hero movies). I would be interested in a second movie, as long as they don’t go with these stupid back in time/leave the planet crap. Too cliche and cheesy. Definitely a war scene, possibly a romantic sex scene (who wouldn’t want to see anakin skywalker having sex with that one chick from the OC?), and definitely explain more about the history between the jumpers and paladins.
Jun 16th, 2008
Lexie
Im surprised i didn’t love the movie(i “liked” it) but i didn’t hate it like most of you people. I wish it was longer or explained some more; another thing that would have made the film better would have been if Griffins’ character was allowed more screen time but (i could see why Doug refrained from that though) he kind of took attention away from the protogonists, and made David seem frail and uninteresting……….
But whatever i would be up for a second granted they put more story in it this time……….
Jun 18th, 2008
jumpthis
I like this movie. Yes there was a lot of room in it to play around and explain a bit more. Yes they left it wide open for a sequel not as wide open as some (Eragon anyone?) However, The basic concept behind the movie is good. It is a bit on the whole good vs. evil but then again what isn’t these days. The dialogue may not have been the best but it was far from crappy. Just because people watch dawson’s creek or some oher stupid “Hey look at my large vocabulary” bs, doesn’t make it crappy. As far as the damsel in distress, name me a movie with a superhero where there isn’t one and I will show you a movie that sucked.
I agree that taking the sequel into time travel / space travel would be a hard trick to pull off and make it enjoyable. Working for the CIA would be a little more tolerable but all the still make it feel like a cookie cutter movie.
His girlfriend gaining the ability might be ok if done right. We didn’t see any female jumpers in the first one so who knows. What would betty be like if she gained the hulks ability? That’s one woman’s period I would not want to be around for.
Overall, the movie has a decent flow, good fx’s and a hell of an idea behind it. A sequel, if done right, could be a much bigger hit than the first.
I have not read the books but plan to read the first on since everyone says the movie went on a different set of tracks so to speak.
For those of you who insist on bashing movies just because you think people actually value your opions. First, learn to spell. Second, learn proper grammer. Last but not least, Just because the movie is not Michael Moore certified, don’t be afraid to admit you liked it.
Jun 20th, 2008
SurferDudddde22
Alright, So The Movie Wasnt Perfect, But I Liked It. I Know Tons Of People Who Liked It. You People Saying You Hate It Are Looking Too Much Into Details, For God Sakes, IT’S A MOVIE! Just Go Along With It And Dont Be So Harsh Like “It Sucked” Or “It Was The Worst Movie Ever”. Saying You Didnt Like It Is Fine, But Jeez Dont Critisise It To No End! I Liked This Movie Alot, And WILL Be Watching The Sequal.
Jun 20th, 2008
josh
I think the first movie was awesome. I think it set up for a second movie perfectly. it gave you enough information to get interested in the movie and ready to see the second one. with everything that went on in the movie there is hundreds of different ways they could set up the second movie. I think it will be a really good movie as long as they do not move to many new things in to the story line they need to finish up the first movie first, or explain it from before Rice boy became a jumper
Jun 20th, 2008
ben
(Type your comment here. Make sure you’ve read the commenting rules before doing so)thought it was a great movie. would like to see you do a movie about the jumper origins.and how the fight with the palidens started
Jun 22nd, 2008
Sharpshooter308
I thought the movie was phenomenal best movie i saw in a very long time. Its a super power movie where the first thing the guys does is NOT save the world. Thats great and very real, if you had a super power like that honestly how many of you would say “now i must save the planet from evil”. I would be like ok rob a bank and that sweet car, now lets go to Egypt. Lol i cannot wait for the 2 sequels after this!
Jun 22nd, 2008
jumperdeath
so unfortunate that sam jackson put his name on this trainwreck, he’s the only one in this movie with some talent. granted he’s put his name on some odd stuff in the past but this was almost gigli bad. worst use of downloadable bandwidth ever!
how about jumping into oncomming traffic and dying douche kabab!
Jun 23rd, 2008
calum
a think pepo shud stop bein critics cuz when u tawk to wan a ur pals n say hey a saw jumper its crap dnt c it the person is den nt gunna c it if u have an opinion about the movie just say it just dont tell pepo nt to watch it cuz then pepo copy cat n say it to every1 else
Jun 23rd, 2008
Joe
Ok. Heres what i think. Im twelve years old. I seriously loved this movie. I think that the whole idea of jumping through time is really stupid. Heres some things I would like to know that they should put in the next movie;
- How do you get jumper powers? Do you inherit them?(If so, is davids mother [or even father?!?!?] a jumper?!?!?)
- Will Griffen come back to kill David?
- Why does griffen has most pictures of roland, and DAVIDS MOM on the wall? (Does she have anything special about her?? [*gasp* maybe she was the one who killed his parents])
- Whats with the knife that roland uses to kill jumpers?
- Who is this guy “Highlander” that people talk about???
- Will Davids mother really try to kill him?
- How do you become a pallidin?
- Why does roland hate jumpers? (Did they do something to him?)
- What about that jumper that roland killed in the forest? (He was in that animation thing on the special features.
- Whose the other blonde headed guy with the knife? in the animation thing in the special features. [Oh and Whos the pallidin in the lab?])
- Also, Why do the jumpers try to kill (and, DO kill) David in the animation special feature thing?
- What happened to Davids dad? Is he alive?
- Whats all this crap about Millie getting powers? If shes a jumper I will get so pissed…
Well i hope the producer stops changing his mind about the second movie and answers my questions.
Jun 24th, 2008
Joe
Jumper 2: Jump to War
Jumper v.s. Jumper
Jumper: Redemption (Griffin kills Roland)
Jumper v.s. Alien v.s. Predator
Jumper: The Alliance
Jumper 2: Hop to it
Jun 24th, 2008
Joe
Jumper2: Jump to War
JumperV.S.Jumper
Jumper:Redemption (Griffin- Kills Roland)
JumperV.s. Alien v.s. Predator
Jumper:The Alliance
Jumper 2:Hop to it
Jun 24th, 2008
elninoT9
i thought it was a really gd film, bit sketchy an not much background info, but other than that it was a gd movie. the sequel shud be gd
Jun 25th, 2008
biffle
Jumper was hella cool it is call a movie for a REASON!
iF i WANT REAL LIFE ALL A HAVE TO DO IS GO TO WORK!
OH WAIT I DO. CANT WAIT TO SEE THE NEXT ONE BATCHZ!
Jun 29th, 2008
Warnpeace21
@ Joe I totally agree with ur comments.. Mayb Davids mom did kill Griffins parents. & Millie better not get Jumpers abilities, I’d be highly upset!! But u made sum interesting points that would make for a great sequel!! Good shit mane!
Jul 1st, 2008
njgrbg
HEY “KIDS”, it’s a movie. Some people like red, some people like blue, but you DON”t GET postal over an opinion of a movie.
I’m 56 and liked the movie. I had to watch it a couple times because of the film leaving you with so many questions; hence, a sequel you idiots.
Dont’ believe all you hear and know that there are many people who will “love” a film while others don’t………..being different is a good thing.
I hope they do make a sequel and address the Mom, Griffin, Roland, the father’s fate, etc.
It’s a move and good entertainment.
Jul 2nd, 2008
jose
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Jul 2nd, 2008
Gabriel
I just wanted to point out to those who have been badmouthing the movie, which I personally loved, that I think the mistake you are making is to try and think of action movies as art.
They are -not- art, they are multimedia extravaganzas offered for the viewing enjoyment and excitement of the public. In that, this movie succeeded admirably, with almost $300mil worldwide in box office and DVD sales.
As a fan of the genre, who takes it for what it is, I would like to suggest that those seeking “quality artistic offerings” or any other such thing, should watch the Sundance Film Festival and save their $10 for independent endeavors designed for that purpose.
Just my $.02.
Jul 3rd, 2008
calum
to joe lmao ye ur points were intresting and wud be great to see in the 2nd movie bt HIGHLANDER is a movie if u saw highlander 1st then watchd jumper you get the same idea its nt a person its a movie lol
Jul 3rd, 2008
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