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The Jumper movie looks like it is based on a title by ... - there's nothing left of the original novel, if I'm recalling it correctly.

By Larry Lennhoff (not verified) on 22 Jan 2008 #permalink

The Jumper movie changes things a lot, but I think the author is OK with it. At least, he wrote a prequel novel establishing one of the new characters, who was added to make the story more cinematic...

I'm not hugely encouraged by the trailers, but I probably will go see the movie, because I like the book.