Jump, Darling (2020) User Reviews

Cloris Leachman departs

[lee_eisenberg · 7/10 · 21 November 2023]

Cloris Leachman's final film casts her as the grandmother of a drag queen. Phil Connell's "Jump, Darling" probably won't be the easiest movie to find - I rented it from a local video store (yes, they still exist) - but I recommend trying to find it. This understated but complex movie focuses both on the young man's life as a drag queen, but also on the grandmother's old age, and how these two relate to each other.

I understand that this is Connell's directorial debut. Well, I certainly hope that he keeps making movies. Films like this one are far more interesting than the latest movie whose plot is Tom Cruise narrowly avoiding all danger. By contrast, this movie creates a cerebral story without CGI or car chases or any of that crap. Just the plain stuff. Definitely try to see it.

Lovely send-off!

[arielb88 · 8/10 · 6 April 2022]

Jump, Darling tackles familiar contemporary issues such as LGBTQ topics and the trials and tribulations of aging, but makes the two correlate in way that makes sense. The plot's stakes are never set too high, but this movie does an excellent job at unlocking the deep, sentimental feelings you locked up awhile ago... and then some! I also thought it was beautifully shot and grounded in reality.

The chemistry that new-time director Phil Connell was able to achieve from this cast was astounding, and he certainly awards the legend Chloris Leachman a proper exit! I definitely recommend this little gem.

Cloris Leachman was best part of the movie.

[tmryyzjqh · 2/10 · 6 June 2022]

This movie didn't really pull me in. I was confused by a lot of the actions of the main character and there seemed to be no clear resolution or growth on his part. He didn't get up to perform at a drag show then for some reason left his husband to take a train from Toronto to the country to take his grandmas car (did he really need a car in Toronto? He wanted to be an actor not a salesperson or contractor). He decides to stay with his granma (which i hoped would turn into an exploration of their relationship. Nope.). He decides he wants to do drag so he goes to a bar where he's warmly received by the owner trying to create a little queer space in the middle of nowhere. They agree to him doing shows in exchange for drinks. Great. He's going to grow into a great drag performer. No. For some reason he stalks (cringe) the bar back then corners him until he agrees to go with him to the beach. A bit later we find out the bar back has a gf so he decides to embarrass him for no reason. It's not like he was tricked into something. But okay. Moving on we see scenes of a man at a window in nyc. Not sure what happened with that man. He lived in nyc then moved to Toronto? Moving on mom comes and we find out he's been "borrowing" money from granma to decorate and drink. Cringe. Again this would be the point where we delved into this more to see him grow. Nope. He move onto him deciding to leave grandma to go back to Toronto and beg for a job. He's always wanted to be an actor. Or drag queen. We wrap with him on stage with a cut away of granma with a glass of whiskey and a bunch of pills going to sleep. Please. I really don't think that she would do that ? Cringe if so.

On the other hand Cloris Leachman was amazing. She stole the show with her jokes and performances!

I love lgbt cinema but this one really missed the mark.

Finding Emo

[akira-hideyo · 8/10 · 12 January 2022]

It's amazing that at her golden Prime still, the late legendary Cloris Leachman still has her lucid spangs all wrapped around this warm nostalgic family melodrama. God bless her precious soul and her transition to other higher realms. Movie is fair without much fanfare or the usual exaggerated drag in drag movies. Cloris's presence elevated the reflection of one's life direction to moot. Very good music throughout.

Great story!

[chermcguire · 8/10 · 28 July 2022]

So well done. Apparently parts of this film are based on conversations the producer had with his grandmother before she passed away. Terrific acting by all. Filmed in Toronto Ontario.

Didn't know what to expect ....

[Caribtony · 8/10 · 23 July 2022]

..... but surprisingly the movie delivered at the finish. The beginning was a mish-mash of scenes and flashbacks, but the storyline eventually found its footing. The plot would suddenly veer away from expected paths of a few plotlines which kept the watcher's interet.

The last 30 minutes you kept wondering "how will this wrap up?" and the ending didn't disappoint. I agree - Cloris Leachman was the binder for the other main actors. Without her the movie may have faltered. But it does deliver. Intriguing ending......

Impactful

[RoyMince · 9/10 · 28 September 2023]

I mean in all honesty it is not the best but it isn't half bad either and it's definitely worth the watch. Once this movie gets to it and it does have a bit of a slow start but once you get to the plot, it really begins to all unfold in a timely manner and all the pieces begin to come together there's some great shots some really good cinematic storyline, and the film in its entirety really gets the message across. So those that have the type of interest in the subject you should definitely take a look at it and see how it affects you. This film is very impactful and takes you on a journey. This film is worth the watch for sure.