Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) by Susan S — 05 Nov 2007

I have no idea why I like this movie, but I do.

This review of Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986) was written by Susan S on 05 Nov 2007.

Jumpin' Jack Flash has generally received mixed reviews.

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Cult Classic Spy Comedy Which See's A Civillain Caught In A Plot When Brittish Intelligance Agent Jumpin Jack Flash Contacts Goldberg To Get…

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By Arnold J (7) on 26 Oct 2010

Don't blame Whoopi; she has done her best from a lousy script…

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Whoopi Goldberg is the only original or interesting thing about Jumpin' Jack Flash. And she tries, but she's not enough…

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Cheesy but charming. I've seen it about 100 times…

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

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