Jumper (12A)

Hayden Christensen's acting skills have never been praised and I'm not surprised. He is on the same par as Keanu Reeves and this film proves this fact further. Despite this, Jumper is really enjoyable and easy to watch because it is mainly about the action sequences and stunning special effects.

The plot is merely just a chase between "Jumpers" and their hunters, headed by Roland (Samuel L Jackson), who wants to kill all those with the ability to teleport. Christensen plays David, who uses his ability to rob banks and finance his carefree lifestyle from surfing in Fiji one day to having lunch on top of the Sphinx the next day. Things are dandy until he meets fellow Jumper, Griffin (Jamie Bell, of Billy Elliott fame), who makes him aware of the group threatening his life and the lives of the people he loves, such as Millie (Rachel Bilson, who was in The O.C). The two jumpers then team up to fight against the hunters.

The ending is predictable, the dialogue is satisfactory and the lead actor has an inability to show emotion but I stil found the film entertaining. The highlight is a fight scene between David and Griffin, in which they "jump" through many different sets throughout the world while continually fighting. We see places such as the Ocean, The Empire State Building and in a war zone. The special effects here are amazing.

Jackson is brilliant as the villian and keep an eye out for the talented AnnaSophia Robb, most famously known for playing Violet Beauregarde in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Rating: 3/5.