Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Vuk M — 27 Nov 2016

This movie has an incredible cast!

Great story!

Good old fashioned adventure comedy.

Whoopi whoops ass!

Solid 8/10.

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Vuk M on 27 Nov 2016.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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