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26 out of 100

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3.0 out of 10

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  • Starring: Eddie Murphy
  • Summary: Jack McCall, a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack's life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he's got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he's a goner. (Paramount Pictures)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 18
  3. Negative: 10 out of 18
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Kimberley Jones
    Mar 14, 2012
    40
    If A Thousand Words' formula seems familiar, that's because writer Steve Koren has tripped down this quasi-metaphysical path before in "Bruce Almighty" and "Click."
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    Mar 8, 2012
    38
    The poster art for A Thousand Words shows Eddie Murphy with duct tape over his mouth, which as a promotional idea ranks right up there with Fred Astaire in leg irons.
  3. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Claudia Puig
    Mar 8, 2012
    38
    The concept is unoriginal, the scenarios aren't funny, and its message is banal. Plus, Murphy alternately hams it up and phones it in.

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  3. Negative: 6 out of 9
  1. vinee
    10
    1 Word for A Thousand Words, ****
    • 0 of 2 users said yes
  2. Kadeemluvmusic
    5
    Last year, Eddie Murphy made me laugh again in "Tower Heist" and it was the best films since "Beverly Hills Cop" and "48 Hours." But this year, he was withdrew as host of the host thanks to Billy Crystal and a homophobic rant from Rush Hour director Brett Ratner and therefore cost Murphy his duties. Besides, he's an Oscar-nominated actor and he hasn't hosted the awards in his career, maybe next year he could get another shot at it. "A Thousand Words" is a little less Murphy quality comedy just like Norbit and The Nutty Professor, but I just need a little more flavor from the film. I found the movie a little funny, but needs a lot of credibility. "A Thousand Words" wasn't a grest movie, but I'll rent it. But Eddie needs to bring the comedy stand-up back just like in "RAW."… Expand
    • 3 of 6 users said yes
  3. CincinnatiDave
    2
    DUD! This movie was tired after the first 22 seconds. There were very few moments of originality, and everything in between was flat, uninspired, dull, and painfully unfunny! The supporting cast was awful, especially his wife (I don't want to learn her name because I want to forget everything about her). I really wish someone in Hollywood could write an excellent script for Eddie Murphy because I want him to be successful...we keep waiting and waiting. Should I be happy or sad that I used my free rewards movie ticket to see this drivel??? It is a bit of both for me: I'm happy that I didn't waste a penny of my own money on it, but VERY sad I wasted a "free ticket".… Expand
    • 8 of 8 users said yes

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