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Jumpin' Jack Flash

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Jumpin' Jack Flash (1986)

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Reviews Counted:18

Fresh:5

Rotten:13

Average Rating:3.9/10

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: Terry Dolittle (Whoopi Goldberg) is a brilliant but underappreciated data entry clerk who works for Manhattan's First National Bank under the watchful eye of her dictatorial boss Mr. Page (Peter... Terry Dolittle (Whoopi Goldberg) is a brilliant but underappreciated data entry clerk who works for Manhattan's First National Bank under the watchful eye of her dictatorial boss Mr. Page (Peter Goetz). Terry often chats with clients via her terminal, which occasionally picks up Russian television. The tides of Terry's life turn when one day she picks up a transmission from a British spy trapped in Eastern Europe, who has the code name of Jumpin' Jack Flash; he enlists Terry's help in securing an exit contract, sending her on quirky excursions to help him escape and avoid foul play. Thus ensues a convoluted mission where Terry is on the run from the KGB, kidnapped while in a phone booth (phone booth and all), injected with a truth serum, and attempts to get a crucial message to Jack before the Russians have their way with him. She also manages to find love, get back at her boss, and do a great Mick Jagger impression to the fantastic soundtrack of music from the 60s. This is Whoopi in top form! [More]

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, James Belushi

Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Bobcat Goldthwait, Carol Kane, James Belushi, Tracey Ullman, Stephen Collins, Roscoe Lee Browne, Sara Botsford, Jonathan Pryce, Phil Hartman, Jon Lovitz, Annie Potts, Kellie Martin, Tracy Reiner

Director: Penny Marshall

Director: Penny Marshall

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Jun 1, 2004

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Chuck O'Leary

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comment Comment | Oct., 21 2005 03:19 PM

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1/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 28 2005 01:48 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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3/5

James Plath

Lightweight but fun civilian-spy stuff.

comment Comment | Jun., 14 2005 07:46 AM

DVDTown.com

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2/5

Philip Martin

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comment Comment | Jan., 29 2005 08:33 AM

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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comment Comment | Oct., 12 2004 07:53 AM

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3/5

Sarah Chauncey

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comment Comment | Jun., 08 2004 06:43 PM

Reel.com

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1/5

Alex Sandell

Good concept. Horrible movie.

comment Comment | May., 28 2004 12:19 AM

Juicy Cerebellum

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2/5

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comment Comment | Feb., 10 2004 02:54 PM

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comment Comment | Jan., 05 2004 11:04 AM

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Vincent Canby

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3/5

Robert Roten

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comment Comment | Dec., 31 2002 05:36 PM

Laramie Movie Scope

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2/5

Erik Childress

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comment Comment | Sep., 19 2002 09:17 PM

eFilmCritic.com

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4/5

Ken Hanke

Still Penny Marshall's least annoying movie

comment Comment | Aug., 21 2002 02:02 PM

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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2/5

James Sanford

doesn't fully capitalize on Whoopi's comedic gifts

comment Comment | Jul., 29 2002 06:44 PM

Kalamazoo Gazette

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2/5

Scott Weinberg

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comment Comment | Jul., 27 2002 01:30 AM

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1/5

Bob Grimm

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comment Comment | Jul., 26 2002 02:05 AM

Las Vegas Mercury

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3/5

Nell Minow

Appealing in spite of itself.

comment Comment | Jul., 25 2002 07:59 PM

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