Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Sheila H — 17 Nov 2009

Whoopi, What more can I say apart from funny as hell.

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Sheila H on 17 Nov 2009.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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