Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

If you have the Jack of all trades, you actually should be winning, right? Seems the correct answer was ... yes and no. Yes in regards to the comedy and how it seems to come across to a lot of people, but not when it comes to ratings. It's incredible, how this show (as is true with some others, Brisco County being one Bruce Campbell was involved with too) did not make the cut. Or rather was cut. And what a cut. I watched the "whole series", which actually seems to be missing an end of the season (22 episodes suggest, that at least 2 episodes went AWOL).Which brings me to the point of my rating. I actually would have given this at least an 8/10. But you are left hanging without a (re)solution, which makes this at least a bit weak. And I had to add this to the whole mix. The humor, which while "contemporary" (meaning the lingo being used was rather from the 21st century), does hit the spot and does not disappoint at all. It doesn't even completely get you out of the historical context of the movie. Even the mixing of real characters with fictional events is a lot of fun (which is more than intended).If you can let your guard down (excuse the pun), than you will have a great time watching the 20+ minutes episodes (without commercials) on Disc!

Jack of all Trades chronicles the misadventures of Jack Styles (Bruce Campbell), a US special agent who is shipped off to the island country of Palau Palau in the year 1801. His mission there? Team up with a British agent and, together, thwart the occupying French forces that have taken over the peaceful Pacific island community.Jack soon discovers that in order to get the people of Palau Palau behind him, he must pander to their beliefs. Dressing up as a Zorro-like avenger known as The Daring Dragoon, Jack fights off the French, pirates, mad scientists, the Marquis de Sade, and various other wacky villains.The show incorporates historic figures into each show, even if they weren't around in 1801, when the series takes place. Most notably included in the series are Napoleon (played by Mini-Me, Verne Troyer), Lewis and Clark, the aforementioned Marquis de Sade, Benjamin Franklin, Blackbeard the Priate, and the seemingly mad King George.The series lasted only 22 episodes, but each one gets funnier and funnier. Its a true shame that the series didn't nab a second season, as the characters were all truly coming into their own by the time the show was canceled.If you're looking for Three Stooges-style slapstick, insane alternate history, and a very healthy dose of Mr. Campbell, check out this DVD boxed set. Its well worth the inexpensive price tag.Viva la Jack!!!

I found the series quite amusing, in a mindless, action packed Bruce Campbell sort of way. Some of the writing was quite predictable, and, frankly, I DON'T find Vern Troyer amusing, but what I really looked for was simply Bruce, Bruce, and more Bruce. Although I greatly long for the return of "Brisco County," I was willing to settle for "Jack" (until the locals stopped syndicating it.)

Speaking for all die hard Bruce Campbell fans, I dare say thatmost of us are getting down right disappointed with our herohere. Why is Bruce "Hail to the King, Baby" Campbell starring ingoofey kid's stuff like "Jack of All Trades?" Campbell was sogood in playing rugged tough guys like Ash from "The Evil Dead"series. Hell, he was also great in the slightly cheesey-yetpretty-cool network series "The Adventures of Brisco County,Jr." Now, Bruce is doing wacky sitcom-style action shows like"Jack of All Trades." With little action and a lot of goofywisecracks, "JOAT" can be as dull and irritating as watchingmetal turn to rust. No offense, but Bruce, you have to startwaking up and smell the toast burning, pal!Most of us Campbell fans would very much like to see Bruce dono-nonsense, adrenaline-pumping movies or shows again. It's aknown fact that Bruce doesn't want to do anymore "Evil Dead"films, but that doesn't mean he can't do another action movie!It would be best if Campbell would try more exciting films withmore action for a change. In my opinion, Bruce should try something being a villain in aSchwarzenegger movie. Any other IMDB users agree? E-mail if youdo, and share any ideas that would be ideal for a