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Jumpin Jack Flash

5 star:		(32)
4 star:		(8)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
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Jumpin'Jack Flash, my ultimate favorite movie, finally coming out on DVD !!

A few years ago, a friend asked to borrow my VHS copy of the movie. I couldn't find it. Looked high and low. Found it days and days later, in the box we had packed because a hurricane had been predicted for our area. In the box with the video of our wedding, the insurance papers, the will, the priceless photos, was the video of Jumpin' Jack Flash !!

Up till that time, I didn't really realize how much I love that movie. And I have been checking from time to time to see if and when it would come out on DVD.

Good things DO come to those who wait :) !!

JJF is one of those excellent 80's comedies that has begged for a DVD release for some time. I presumed the delay was because Fox were preparing a bunch of extras to add to the DVD, but not so. JJF has finally arrived on DVD, and despite there not being a single special feature (not even the trailer), it is still worth owning! Would have been nice for Whoopi to do an audio-commentary. A nice 5.1 surround sound has been given to the soundtrack, and the widescreen anamorphic is nice to have after years of watching the video cropped version. I will say that the DVD transfer is not sharp, but acceptable considering the film's age. JJF is Whoopi at her finest. She plays a bank computer operator who starts receiving help messages on her screen from a spy. It's one adventure after another from then on. Please remember .... it's a gas, gas, gas!

excellent movie, have not seen it in years, watched it again, very funny, some mystery...overall a definate keeper that I would watch again and again

A delightful and entertaining comedy that certainly deserves to be re released on DVD.

WHY is this movie not on DVD?!?!? My ancient old VCR just ate my tape, and I refuse to buy another VCR when nearly everything I have is on DVD - the only reason I have the VCR is for this and a couple of other charmers I own, which are due out on DVD soon (one is already out, I just haven't made the trip to town to pick it up).

With all the really lousy stuff out on DVD - why not this charming, funny Whoppi Goldberg gem?

Why is this awesome movie unavailable in any format??

JJF is a great film from 1986, extremely funny and made Whoopi the star she deserved to be. Whoopi plays a bored officer worker who sits behind a computer all day wishing for a better life. Oneday she starts receiving messages on the computer screen from a spy needing help. How can she ignore these pleas as they also offer some excitement into her life. Add Carol Kane and James Belushi to the cast, and you have one hilarious film. One question that begs to be asked is: why are we still waiting for this title on DVD? It's long overdue - the film distributor should puts their skates on and release this ASAP. My old video copy is worn out.

This is a Classic and sad that it isn't abailable in DVD, and I beieve that the VHS has been discontinued as well. I am fortunate that I have a Laser Disc Copy of this movie, but would really love a copy in DVD format.

This movie brings very warm feelings of laughter, no matter how many times I watch it. It is the type of movie that when your feeling blue, just put it on and watch it and in no time your having the time of your life. I've enjoyed every movie that Whoopie has ever made, but this one being her first in comedy, has a very special place for me.

The cast is superb and has a very touching warm ending to it.

All Thumbs up on this one!!

I purchsed this in video format quite some time ago, and I still watch it from time to time. It is still just as funny as the first time I saw it. Sure some of the "technology" in the movie is dated now, but the story is still great. Whoopi's imitation of Diana Ross still makes me fall over laughing even though I've seen the movie a thousand times and know it's coming. Also, as corny as it may sound, after a great conclusion to the mystery aspect of the story, the final computer conversation is just sweet (and I usually don't go for that sort of thing). This movie is definitely worth the purchase!

"Jumpin' Jack Flash" is a GREAT movie filled with hysterical lines and a zany cast. This is almost a cult classic and it is a tragedy that the movie isn't on DVD ! Why, just the fact that Whoopie is in it would make it sell great and there are at least two generations missing out on this film that would go nuts for it... MY poor VHS copy is almost worn out and there are so many delightful quips and lines in this film, almost nothing puts me in a better moood ! ("Get yourself an office - with a desk and a lamp !") PLEASE come to your senses an put this little gem, for its 20th anniversary at least, onto DVD !