"There are things for when you feel low and when you feel high" says Greta who is about to jump from a bridge on new year's eve, "yet not for when you feel absolutely nothing." She is not alone, even in the city of Derry. As the new year approaches Greta's story intersects with other similarly situated characters. The interlinked stories include a car crash, stolen money, a neglected gangster's daughter (Greta), clueless thugs and more.
I loved this fast paced, cheeky, clever and thrilling crime caper. Derry, which wallows in the shadows of Bloody Sunday, is the perfect setting for Jump. There is hope and humor amid the gloom, and fine acting and directing from relative unknowns. It rarely crosses anyone's mind, but Jump is extremely well edited and the transitions between the scenes are stellar. The editing really makes this film, yet the story is enthralling too. Seen at the Toronto international film festival.
