Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Toni L — 04 Oct 2008

A great movie, even tho it's low budget is a great film. This was made before the internet was mainstream and when the cold war was still ongoing, which will make the film very dated by todays standards.

However this is a great film. Plus there are a lot of comedy cameos such as James Belushi, Tracey Ullman and of course the late great Phil Hartman.

Whoopi is great as she plays the main role who carries us throughout the film as we see her get shot at, kidnapped, thrown into a pier as well as her sequin dress being destroyed by a paper shredder... Don't ask... Just watch the film.

It's pretty funny and interesting if your interested in classic spy films and not to mention seeing Whoopi Goldberg at her best.

Look out for Annie Potts, (Who plays Janine in Ghostbusters) who makes a few brief appearances in the film. (Plus her voice is easily distinguishable more than anything else, so you can't really miss her.).

Overall the film is great, I don't think this film could or should be given a re-make as it is a film of its time. But it's a great 80's film, it's enjoyable and it's interesting to see a romance build up even though they spend most of the time talking to each other by sending messages to each other via computer. Way before the times of movies such as You've got mail.

A very interesting film thats always worth watching when it comes on TV and it's worth adding to your collection.