From:Robin Williams , Diane Lane , Brian Kerwin , Jennifer Lopez , Bill Cosby , WILLIAMS,ROBIN , Francis Ford Coppola , Walt Disney Video ,
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1 of 5 customers found the following review helpful:
 BIG?, 2002-04-05
actually, i have never seen the movie. but i like coppola. but as far as the other reviewers saying it is a wonderfully original movie, have you seen tom hanks in big?hmmmmmmmmmmmm.....
6 of 20 customers found the following review helpful:
 Directed by Francis Ford Coppola?, 2002-02-28
"Jack" is an atrocious little chunk of excrement that is about as funny as a toothache! In "Jack" we find Robin Williams as a boy who just happens to grow four times the normal rate physically (when he is five he has the body of a 20 year old, when he is ten he has the body of a 40 year old, etc). However, his mental growth matches his actual age, leading to obvious problems. The concept is truly an original and fascinating one with the potential for many laughs. Unfortunately, "Jack" is poorly executed, relying heavily on tasteless crudity devoid of wit. Robin Williams would seem to be the perfect pick for this boy stuck in an adult's body. However, Robin is a major disappointment; Roger Ebert hit the nail on the head in his review in which he points out that this is Robin Williams being Robin Williams, not Robin Williams playing a ten year old with a 40 year old's body. Robin is silly, but he never exhibits the honest emotions and reactions of an actual child. Perhaps the most disappointing and shocking aspect of "Jack" is that it was directed by Francis Ford Coppola! I had to do a triple take when looking at the credits! I would have expected so much more from one of the best directors of all time! If I were Coppola, I would have had "Allen Smithee" direct this boondoggle, if you know what I mean.
9 of 13 customers found the following review helpful:
 Robin Williams as a 10 year old in a 40 year old man's body, 2001-12-27
Now this is a diffrent movie from the films that Mr. Williams does. One night a couple named Brain Powell and Karen Powell (Brain Kerwin and Diane Lane) are at a costume party. When thier baby is ready to be born. But the baby is not due for another 7 months. Karen gives birth to a boy which they name Jack. And doctors tell them that the baby was born early because his body is aging 4 times the normal rate. And if this goes on until Jack is 10 years old, that he will be a full grown 40 year old man. So 10 years later Jack (Robin Williams) is a full grown man. And instead of going to school, a tutor (Bill Cosby) comes to the Powell's house to tutor Jack. Until one day the tutor decides that Jack sould go to school. And tell his parents.
The funniest movie ever, 2001-06-18
Jack was the funniest movie I have ever seen. I remember when my son was that age and I could really relate. I love a good movie that can make me laugh until I cry and then cry because it's sad! Love this one!
The funniest movie ever, 2001-06-18
Jack was the funniest movie I have ever seen. I remember when my son was that age and I could really relate. I love a good movie that can make me laugh until I cry and then cry because it's sad! Love this one!
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