One Life.

When I saw the trailers for this movie, I was really intruiged because I’m a bit of a sci-fi geek.  Then when I saw the reviews (avg. C- critics, B- viewers) I was kinda let down and contemplated watching it, but still ended up seeing it today.  Outcome: Lauren wanted to leave within the first 10 minutes, but she indulged me and we sat through it, mainly because I wanted to see if this movied had any redeeming qualities. 

Unfortunely, it really didn’t.  The special effects were good, but the acting was terrible and there was absolutely no chemistry in the romantic sub plot — which is strange because Hayden Christensen and Rachel Bilson are rumored to be dating in real life.  The story was dull and unimaginative, and there was absolutely no depth to any of the characters.  Sam Jackson was fierce as usual, but played much of the same role as in other movies where he’s a sword-ish wielding bad ass (Mace Windu), just without saying muthatrucka as much, probably to keep this movie teen friendly.  And there was no development of a premise which I initially found interesting — the concept of people who could teleport, and a secret society which hunts them.  I keep saying that once teleportation is invented, it will change human kind forever, however “Jumper” will likely go completely unnoticed by society as a whole. 

I recommend you wait for this one to show up on the WB.