Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Sam R — 20 Nov 2007

This is FUNNIEST Film!!! I must have watched about a thousand times!! I wana watch it again!! this is one of Whoopi Goldbergs BEST films!!!

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Sam R on 20 Nov 2007.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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