Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Angie H — 20 Jan 2007

This was pretty good--except for it brought out that awful Stones tune ( I still hate that song).

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Angie H on 20 Jan 2007.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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