I love this movie from start to finish and don't understand people who don't think this movie is hilarious. Maybe they just don't like Whoopie! Or comedies. I don't know. This is a very clever and very funny movie and that's all she wrote. I don't know what it takes to please people who sit there and analyze it and pick it apart, or qualify their praise by saying, oh, this isn't one of Whoopie's best, or Penny Marshall's best. I think it is Whoopie's best and it seems to have also turned out to be Penny Marshall's best. It is one of my all-time favorite perfect movies. I will watch it forever. It is fast-paced and great looking with a funny script and an even funnier (and I would say PERFECT) cast!. What is not to like, for gosh sakes? One reviewer whines that Whoopie's character is too over-the-top. Hello out there! This is a comedy, folks, not "Gone With the Wind." As far as that goes, I think Whoopie's character in this film is more believable than any character played by Robin Williams in any movie. Including those of his that made the ridiculous AFI top 100 comedies list. Well, to each his or her own. But I am so glad this movie exists and highly recommend it to anyone who likes to have fun. (I also agree with the reviewer who thinks "Burglar" is a funny movie. It's not quite as great as Jumpin' Jack Flash, but it IS very funny.)
Review of Jumpin' Jack Flash
