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A Thousand Words (I) (2012) 5.9
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5.9/10 from 25,593 users
Metascore: 26/100
Reviews: 84 user | 66 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak. Director:Brian RobbinsWriter:Steve Koren |
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Cast
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| Kerry Washington | ... | ||
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Emanuel Ragsdale | ... | |
| Jill Basey | ... | ||
| Greg Collins | ... | ||
| Robert LeQuang | ... | ||
| Michael G. Wilkinson | ... | ||
| Lyndsey Nelson | ... | ||
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Michael Cody Gilbert | ... | |
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Storyline
Jack McCall, played by Eddie Murphy, finds an unusual tree in his yard after an encounter with a spiritual guru. After discovering that with each word he speaks, a leaf drops off of the tree, Jack refuses to speak at all, as doing so will keep the tree, and him, alive. However, his work, marriage, and friendships are all affected by his choice. Can Jack figure out an alternative method of survival? Or will he simply have to live the rest of his life to the fullest? Written by Spikiki
Plot Keywords:
literary agent | magical tree | liar | box office flop | critically bashed |Taglines:
He only has 1000 words left to discover what matters the most. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 March 2012 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
As Mil Palavras See more »Box Office
Budget:
$40,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$6,176,280 (USA) (9 March 2012)Gross:
$18,438,149 (USA) (25 May 2012)Company Credits
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Jack McCall: My name is Jack McCall. If you can hear me, what you're listening to is not the sound of my voice. It's the sound of my inner voice, the one inside my head. I'd like to talk to you, but I can't. Because if I say just one more sentence out loud... I'll die.
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Written by Keith Sweat, Roy Hamilton and Anthony Jones
Performed by Keith Sweat
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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Famous French actor/director Alain Chabat serves as a producer as well as making an appearance as the French Businessman. Chabat dubbed Shrek's voice in French, and in this movie he shares screen time with Donkey's original voice actor (Murphy himself of course). Later on, Murphy holds a doll with the likeness of Austin Powers, who is played by Shrek's English voice Mike Myers. See more »Goofs
After Jack gets in the elevator with a semi-naked man, a black town car drives off. A boom mic and crew member are reflected in the car's right rear quarter panel. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Jack McCall: My name is Jack McCall. If you can hear me, what you're listening to is not the sound of my voice. It's the sound of my inner voice, the one inside my head. I'd like to talk to you, but I can't. Because if I say just one more sentence out loud... I'll die.
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Soundtracks
Just Wanna Sex YouWritten by Keith Sweat, Roy Hamilton and Anthony Jones
Performed by Keith Sweat
Courtesy of Rhino Entertainment Company
By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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I cannot understand why someone would rate this so poorly and call it "an abomination" of a film. These people must like to watch depressing or utter brain dead movies, over heart warming, feel good movies.
Granted this film is not perfect, there are definitely some unnecessary and quite stupid scenes, but this does not detract from the overall moral of the story which makes a powerful philosophical point - a point we must all contemplate.
Eddie Murphy is his funny usual self and the rest of the cast do a great job. Also the cinematography is excellent with some remarkable scenes.
I highly recommend this movie for anyone looking for a meaningful movie. A must watch for all who are positive.
Peace.