Jump In!

About Jump In!

Released in 2007, "Jump In!" is a Disney Channel Original Movie. It peers into the life of Izzy Daniels (played by Corbin Bleu), a budding boxer destined to follow his father's footsteps. The whole trajectory changes when his neighbour, Mary, convinces him to substitute for a jump rope competition member. The movie captures Izzy's challenges in balancing his traditional boxing aspirations and newfound love for jump roping, all while exploring themes of friendship, self-discovery, and love.

Making / Production

"Jump In!" was produced by Disney Channel with the direction of Paul Hoen. The script was written by Doreen Spicer, Regina Hicks, and Karin Gist. Filmed in Toronto, Canada, the movie was applauded for its catchy soundtrack and suburb casting.

Actors

• Corbin Bleu as Izzy Daniels: Bleu manages to perfectly capture the conflicted emotions of a teenager trying to please his father while exploring his passion for jump roping.
• Keke Palmer as Mary Thomas: Palmer takes on the role of the fiercely independent Mary, who convinces Izzy to step into the world of competitive jump roping and often serves as his moral compass.
• David Reivers as Kenneth Daniels: Playing Izzy's father and a former boxing champion, Reivers portrays the complex emotions of a father struggling to accept his son's alternate choices.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Corbin Bleu, who played Izzy, and his real-life father David Reivers, who played Izzy's dad, are actually father and son.
• The script went through various drafts until it was finally approved. It was originally intended to be about double dutch competitions.

Awards

"Jump In!" didn't win any awards but received favorable reviews from viewers and was Disney Channel's highest-rated program at that time.

Quotes

• "See, grades will get you through school, but dumb looks will get you through life." - Rodney Tyler
• "You're always saying, 'go for it'! So why can't I go for it?" - Izzy Daniels

Music, Soundtrack

• "It's On" - N.L.T
• "Jumpin'" - Keke Palmer
• "Push It To The Limit" - Corbin Bleu