Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Dark S — 30 Dec 2006

Propably the best movie Whoopi ever did....

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Dark S on 30 Dec 2006.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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Terry: Drain the river! There are killers running around the fucking city…

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It was entertaining. Fun movie with some funny parts. Slow pacing…

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