I just came from watching Jumper with Tobie & Urim, & while the movie is still very fresh in my head, I figured I better write a review. :P

Jumper is a sci-fi action movie based on the Steven Gould novel of the same name, where genetic mutations grant certain people with Hiro Nakamura & Kurt Wagner's power - teleportation. It seems that the studios were relying on that premise to draw in an audience. While reaching the top of the US box office (over $30m) proved that it did, Jumper is nothing more than a big-screen travel brochure (excellent location shots), with flashy CGI tricks & man candy. (Sorry, Steven Gould.)

The ironic thing about this movie entitled Jumper was that it never actually went anywhere. Questions are left unanswered & the *coughsupposedcough* climax of the movie really lacked the power to grasp its audience.

The best part of the movie, for me, was Jamie Bell. :D While Hayden Christensen is the lead for this film, it was really Jamie Bell that stole the show. (Even I was looking forward to seeing Hayden, but ended up falling for Jamie. Hehehe! ^__^ He took ballet... Lalala... :D) Jamie Bell makes this otherwise bland movie just a bit more worth watching. ;)

On the other end of the spectrum, Hayden doesn't show the acting skills to carry the movie... Maybe next time, folks. (Don't worry Hayden, you're still hot when fighting with a lightsaber to me. :D) Other performances are either swallowed by the names of the leads or severely underused.

My advice for those with plans to watch this movie? Enter the theater with the lowest expectations, & you might not feel totally disappointed. ;) That's what I did, so I came prepared. Hehe. :P

However, I was not prepared to see Samuel L. Jackson's snowy white hair...

Yes. Having the twisted little mind that I do, I watched Cannibal Holocaust.

Directed by Ruggero Deodato, this sick, horrible, revolting movie is about a professor who travels to the jungles of South America to investigate the disappearance of a film team making a documentary on cannibal tribes. The footage that he finds contains some of the most disgusting, obscene images on screen to date.

(Including the VERY VERY VERY BAD Turtle Scene. 0_____0 *cry*)

Brutal, obscene, disgusting, how many other words can I throw at it? What about... honest & straightforward? Yes, as one reviewer put it "to call this movie depraved and sick would only give it half the credit it deserves..." Underneath all the blood, entrails, & twitching limbs, there is a social message. It's a blatant & very frank mirror to what society has evolved to. Can you define "civilization" if those we call "civilized" are as savage as the most primitive tribe?

And effects? VERY GOOD. To the point that it's too realistic.

For those who dare:
- VERY GRAPHIC IMAGES (nudity, rape, violence, animal cruelty... oh yes, and cannibalism)
- So graphic, that the director went to jail for 10 days until he could prove he did not murder the cast. (I guess this was a compliment to the make-up team.)
- Yes, this was thought to be a snuff film.
- Even when he did prove the cast was alive, he still got into trouble & was fined for animal cruelty & obscenity.
- Banned in a LOT of countries.
- The turtle scene. :| Of all the scenes in the movie, that was the one where I had to turn my head away. Seriously.
- Still want to watch? Okay, good luck! :P

I don't know whether I'm recommending this film or not. :)) For twisted little minds like mine, for those who do not flinch at the sight of blood & gore, & for those who'd be willing to appreciate that it actually is a good movie - if you're missing one of these criteria, I don't recommend it. I do recommend this for people who are dieting. :P Guaranteed you'll lose your appetite! :)) I didn't even want to eat fried chicken for lunch today! :))

This movie really isn't for the faint of heart or... erm... stomach. I'd really love to see someone that can watch this movie without so much as flinching. I wouldn't be surprised if they used the viewing of this film for punishment. DO NOT show this movie to children. Neither is it a movie that should be seen as a late-night scarefest with beer & pizza. (NO, definitely do NOT watch while eating PIZZA. :| Or pasta. Or anything for that matter.)

It's actually a movie that merits the viewer's full attention & seriousness.