SpecialsTarget
Disturbing yet enthralling
FrogGlace
In other words,this film is a surreal ride.
Ogosmith
Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.
Isbel
A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.
SnoopyStyle
Single Terry Doolittle (Whoopi Goldberg) works for a Manhattan bank transferring money through a computer. Her co-worker Cynthia (Carol Kane) tries to set her up. Her boss warns her to stop online chatting with the clients. Then she gets a message from an unknown user named Jumping Jack Flash who pulls her into the world of espionage. Marty Phillips (Stephen Collins) is a new co-worker. She is taken by mystery man (Jim Belushi) but she escapes.One of the problems is that typing on a computer is not that thrilling. It's a problem that most modern movies alleviate by adding in a lot of flash. Eventually, there is a computerized voice but it's not that compelling. The most memorable images from this movie is Whoopi's Harry Potter outfit and dancing to the Stones. This is a thriller but it's not that thrilling. I keep thinking that Terry should simply call the FBI. Terry is interviewed by an idiot cop which is suppose to mean she can't call the authorities anymore. Whoopi tries to be funny but there are no laughs. She is an energetic center in a story without tension or good jokes. It's just blah.
no-skyline
In my humble opinion at 5.3 this movie is horribly underrated it's a fun, colourful, exciting hour and a half of a movie. Whoopi Goldberg plays the quirky and livewire Terri Doolitle a low level bank employee who gets involved in a dangerous spy game involving the CIA, British Secret Service and the KGB (made in the 80's the cold war was still in full swing).Contacted via her computer (the computer geeks out there will love seeing this earlier version of the internet) by a secret agent codename 'Jumping Jack Flash' (Jonathan Pryce) Terri must use her street smarts and attitude to save the day against rogue agents, KGB the police and while not being fired from her own job.The only drawback to this movie is it is quite profane those adverse to the occasional swear word should probably steer clear. It's similar in the level of language used to Beverley Hills Cop, so probably not one for the small kids. But fun for everyone else.7/10 - Good honest fun probably Whoopi Goldbergs funniest movie and certainly no Sister Act thank god!!!
Neil Doyle
If only for the dress shredding scene, this has enough laughs to keep the plot spinning as WHOOPI GOLDBERG gets deeper and deeper into deep you know what trying to help some guy in Russia do his spy thing.It's all impossible, shows the technological gap existing between then and now with old computers, and all the while has Whoopi cutting loose as only she can. The scene at the Embassy ball and the telephone scene with her being dragged through the city streets, are just two of the highlights in this comedy directed by Penny Marshall.STEPHEN COLLINS is totally wasted as the office worker replacement who lends some mild mannered assistance, as are JAMES BELUSHI and JONATHAN PRYCE in small parts, but since the film depends heavily on Whoopi for all the laughs, it doesn't matter much. PETER MICHAEL GOETZ is excellent as her impatient boss.The plot is a flimsy spy plot with lots of sight gags as Whoopi flits around New York City keeping one step ahead of the bad guys. Passes the time and is generally good fun, but it's peppered with lots of profanity and vulgarisms, mostly from Whoopi, of course.
grahamsj3
This film, starring Whoopi Goldberg, is an absolute HOOT. Whoopi is her usual non-stop self and the film moves along nicely with her. There are several memorable moments in the film, all hilarious. Whoopi doing her Stevie Wonder imitation "Blind Terri Doolittle". Whoopi trying to walk elegantly in a ripped skirt and high heeled shoes. Whoopi, doped by a villain, describing a teen with multicolored hair as "a tropical fish and it's mate". The plot it that Terri, who works in a bank on a computer all day, receives a mysterious message from a stranger asking for help. Turns out its someone in great danger. Terri ends up in danger, too, and the results are highly enjoyable. This is worth a watch!
