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A Thousand Words (I) (2012) 5.6
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5.6/10 from 18,626 users
Metascore: 26/100
Reviews: 74 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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| Eddie Murphy | ... | ||
| 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 | ... | |
| Lou Saliba | ... | ||
| Clark Duke | ... | ||
| Cliff Curtis | ... | ||
| Mitchell Fink | ... | ||
| Edi Patterson | ... | ||
| Allison Janney | ... | ||
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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 | three word title | magical tree | box office flop | critically bashed |Taglines:
Make every word count. See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for sexual situations including dialogue, language and some drug-related humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
9 March 2012 (USA) 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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Written by John Debney and Mervyn Warren
Performed by Mary Mary
Produced and Arranged by Mervyn Warren
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After a disastrous US opening, a UK cinema release for the film was dropped, despite cinemas and trailers advertising its release. The film was released direct-to-video, as it was in several other European countries. 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
Jack McCall: I guess you never know if the last time you see someone is going to be the last time you ever see someone.See more »
Soundtracks
"Out Loud"Written by John Debney and Mervyn Warren
Performed by Mary Mary
Produced and Arranged by Mervyn Warren
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You will find reviews here using thousands of words in order to flame this movie, clearly they didn't understand it. You will know why after seeing it.
People are disappointed because they wanted to see an Eddy Murphy style comedy, the problem is this ain't a comedy it is a drama with a very good message. I loved Eddy Murphy in his first movies, he was a fast talking joke machine, he still is but the jokes are the same and comedy has moved on. For that matter I didn't like the comedy portion of this movie too much but I was deeply touched by the drama version. The solution to his problem is right in front of him and anyone who is willing to give this movie a fair chance will see it too and exactly this is what made the movie so strong because he is doing it all wrong and you want to scream at the screen and tell him what to do and how to do it.
In my opinion Eddy Murphy gave a partially brilliant performance. As I said I didn't enjoy the comedy too much, it was some sort of best of Eddy Murphy but when you are willing to accept that this is actually a drama and understand the comedy part as the metaphor that it is you will love this movie and maybe pull something valuable out of the message. For the concept of the message Eddy Murphy was the best possible actor for this role.