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List Price: $14.98
Buy New: $7.47
You Save: $7.51 (50%)
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (based on 50 reviews)
Sales Rank: 1452
Category: DVD
Director: Penny Marshall
Publisher: 20th Century Fox
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Manufacturer: 20th Century Fox
Label: 20th Century Fox
Format: Anamorphic, Color, Full Screen, Widescreen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 024543108337
EAN: 0024543108337
ASIN: B00020HAWO
Release Date: June 1, 2004
Theatrical Release Date: October 10, 1986
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Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple) gives one of her earliest and finest film performances as Terry Doolittle, a computer programmer who unwittingly becomes embroiled in an international espionage scheme, forced to outmaneuver the CIA and KGB in this riotous 1986 Cold War comedy. Doolittle, the outspoken and irreverent employee of an international bank, is working overtime one evening when her terminal receives an encrypted message pleading for help from Jumpin Jack Flash, code name for a British spy (Jonathan Pryce) trapped in Eastern Europe. At first reluctantly and then audaciously, Doolittle becomes privy to his predicament and essential to his escape while delivering a steady stream of ribald one-liners and witty slapstickwhether its her Mick Jagger impersonation, police station meltdown, or infamous dress-caught-in-the-paper-shredder escapade at the British Consulate ball. A host of supporting talent includes Annie Potts, Jon Lovitz, Jim Belushi, the late Phil Hartman, and Stephen Collins (who shines as Marty, the mole), yet the film belongs to Whoopi. Though the plot is far-fetched and often flimsy, Penny Marshall (in her directorial debut) gives Goldberg enough latitude to showcase her immense talent in a role she obviously relishesand audiences will too. Rated R for extreme profanity and mature themes. --Lynn Gibson
Description
A computer operator (Goldberg) at a bank is plunged into an exciting world of international intrigue, danger and romance when her terminal gets an S.O.S. from "Jumpin' Jack Flash," a British spy stranded in Eastern Europe. She is soon matching wits with the deadliest members of the CIA to the KGB. Jon Lovitz and Jim Belushi co-star in this suspenseful, fast-paced and murderously funny comedy.
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Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
 A One-Woman Show March 25, 2006
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Whoopi Goldberg, like Robin Williams, got her start as a standup comedian, and like Williams, basically plays herself repeatedly in her films. That self is very funny and very attractive, but again as with Williams, she tends to ride roughshod over the other actors in the film. That is a tribute to what a great star she is, still it would be interesting to see her in company with better supporting actors.
That said, Jumpin' Jack Flash is really a hoot, perfect after a long day at the office or other unpleasant experience. Buy it, sit back, and enjoy! You will not be disappointed.
Note: If you can find it, there's a wonderful MTV video floating around the Web of Whoopi banging a cab driver over the head with a frying pan, running away with him in pursuit, and ducking into a building, slamming the door behind her. When she turns around, she's in a recording studio, where Keith Richards asks her if she's a backup singer. Of course she immediately becomes a backup singer, backing up Aretha Franklin who is recording "Jumpin' Jack Flash" with Richards. Neither Franklin nor the Stones appear in the final version, but Franklin's version of "Jumpin' Jack Flash," which is as good as the Stones', provides the backup to the credits at the end.
WHOOPI, GREAT STONES' FAN March 13, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
I saw Whoopi introducing "the greatest rock & roll band of the world" in a show during the Rolling Stones Voodoo Lounge tour. Here in this film she confirms her Stones predilection as an hilarant and crazy office "nerd" It is a very good film.
An 80's Classic November 22, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Am I the only person out there who, upon watching it for the first time, thought that Jonathan Pryce had the very best voice in the entire world?
Once the audio kicked in, during their "instant message" exchanges, I was hooked.
To this day, I still watch it just for the basic romance.
And, of course, to chuckle at what what so very, very high-tech back in 1986!
Good Whoopi May 6, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Years ago when this was first released it was the first movie I saw Whoopi Goldberg in, and I haven't missed any of her movies since then. Fans of comedies about average people getting into complicated spy situations with comedic results will love it. If you are a fan of movies like "Bird on a Wire", "Outrageous Fortune", and "Undercover Blues" you should enjoy this one.
This was the first time I recall seeing a comedy spy movie other than "Casino Royale" at the time. Goldberg and the rest the cast do a great job. Good music and sets make it stand out among a good number of those produced today. I highly recommend you buy this one since it is definitely one of Whoopi's best.
 A comedy that surpasses time December 9, 2004
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I absolutely love this movie and plan to get it on DVD now that it is out. This is definitely one of my favorite movies of all time. I saw this movie when I was fairly young, and watched it again as an adult. As an adult, I still found the movie to be very amusing. I love to watch it during the little down time that I have. It is one of my guilty pleasures on a rainy day. Whoopi Goldberg's character is strong, intelligent, and independent. This movie has a little bit of everything, drama, mystery and suspense, and comedy (definitely!). I don't want to give anything away for those who haven't watched this movie, but I will say that this is one movie that doesn't often get the spotlight, but it is well deserved of one.
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