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  • 1986
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 1986
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m

Summary Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout she remains in contact with this unknown person, who needs Terry t...

Directed By: Penny Marshall

Written By: David Franzoni, Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Chris Thompson, Steven E. de Souza

  • 1986
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m
  • 1986
  • R
  • Twentieth Century Fox
  • 1 h 45 m

Jumpin' Jack Flash

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
52
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
7.6
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Summary Terry works for a bank, and uses computers to communicate with clients all over the world. One day she gets a coded message from an unknown source. After decoding the message, Terry becomes embroiled in an espionage ring. People are killed, and Terry is chased. Throughout she remains in contact with this unknown person, who needs Terry t...

Directed By: Penny Marshall

Written By: David Franzoni, Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Chris Thompson, Steven E. de Souza

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
52
31% Positive
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 13 Critic Reviews
52
31% Positive
4 Reviews
62% Mixed
8 Reviews
8% Negative
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70
Jun 28, 2017
Striking an effective balance between suspenseful intrigue and wacky humour, director Marshall handles both the spy-jinks and Goldberg's eccentric antics with confident panache. There are occasions when Goldberg does rather too much, arresting the action by lapsing into stand-up comic routines; fortunately, the plot soon regains its brisk momentum.
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63
Jun 28, 2017
Penny Marshall proves deft at blending the silly stuff with enough action to generate a bit of suspense; the mix is that of Beverly Hills Cop. And the script, though the work of a whole crowd -- almost always a bad sign -- has marvelous moments. [10 Oct 1986, p.D1]
By Bill Cosford FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 28, 2017
The charismatic comedienne pulls the slipshod spy adventure Jumpin' Jack Flash out of the fire. [10 Oct 1986, p.N29]
By Rita Kempley FULL REVIEW
60
Jun 28, 2017
It's Whoopi Goldberg, however, who gives you something extraordinary. At the center of all this formula tongue-in-cheek thriller pablum, she keeps sending out weird curves and bent splinters of off-center energy. She's a remarkably empathic actress, and you only hope she'll get a few vehicles that push her to the limit.
By Michael Wilmington FULL REVIEW
50
Jun 28, 2017
Whoopi Goldberg is the only original or interesting thing about Jumpin' Jack Flash. And she tries, but she's not enough.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
40
Jun 28, 2017
Intermittently amusing, forgettable action spoof showcasing Whoopi Goldberg and helmed by Penny Marshall.
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30
Jun 28, 2017
Jumpin' Jack Flash is not a gas, it's a bore. A weak idea and muddled plot poorly executed not surprisingly results in a tedious film with only a few brief comic interludes from Whoopi Goldberg to redeem it.
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Generally Favorable Based on 7 User Ratings
7.6
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14% Mixed
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Production Company Lawrence Gordon Productions, Silver Pictures, Twentieth Century Fox
Release Date Oct 10, 1986
Duration 1 h 45 m
Rating R
Genres
Tagline A man called Jack has got her Jumpin' and the world may never be the same!
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Awards

American Comedy Awards, USA
• 1 Nomination
MTV Video Music Awards (VMA)
• 1 Nomination
Jupiter Award
• 1 Nomination

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