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Based on the Steven Gould science fiction novels, its main character, David Rice (Hayden Christensen), repeatedly leaps through "the spacetime fabric," landing for brief visits at every international tourist trap on Earth. In one sequence, he has a wrestling match with a British jumper (Jamie Bell), which takes them for action moments in Las Vegas, on the Empire State Building, at the Pyramids, and to a host of other colorful, eye-catching locations. We are also treated to stops at the Roman Coliseum (although David takes a plane there) and Mount Everest. It's not surprising that a teacher has suggested using the film in his Geography course. With jumpy pacing by ever-speedy "Bourne Identity" director Doug Liman, "Jumper" begins as bullied young David falls through the ice in a Michigan Lake and winds up, wet and bewildered, in his local library. He then gets the hang of his teleporting talent, realizing that this is a great way to rob banks (he lacks the moral code of your average super hero).
Into the mix comes Millie (Rachel Bilson), David's high school sweetheart. She can't understand his line that he made his big bucks in banking when he flunked 12th grade algebra. She also can't figure out David's ability to bypass security guards.
"Jumper" is mindless entertainment that appeals to the teen market. It should spawn multiple sequels. This means another franchise for the "Bourne Identity" director, who hardly needs to jumpstart his career.
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