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Written March 10, 2012
Could have been more "Family Friendly", good message.

by KatKar

Good to see Eddie Murphy maturing in his choices of projects. He seems to be seeking out some deeper meaning and messages in his work. You can't help but love the guy! He uses his trademark facial expressions to the max in this movie. Ruby Dee put in a touching performance as his ailing mother with memory loss. His son was adorable, wife Kerry Washington very beautiful.

The script could have been more "Family Friendly".
His scene at the hotel with his wife trying to seduce him was uncomfortable since I did have my kids with me. Some of the lines from his assistant were likewise over the top, rude and profane. Without those parts in the movie, it would have been a great one to take the kids to.

We liked the underlying message. They poked fun at his character, new age religion and spiritual journeying. It appeals more to adults than families. A step in the right direction for Eddie, looking forward to his next project.
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Written March 10, 2012
Great Feel good movie.

by DragoNYC

This was a great "feel good" movie. I enjoyed it as Eddie Murphy showed his versatility in this movie. I felt real good leaving the theater and I highly recommend it.
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Written March 11, 2012
Fun to see Eddie Murphy again

by alohadonna

If you loved Eddie Murphy's arrogant character Kit in Bowfinger and the street con man in Trading Places, you'll really enjoy Eddie's portrayal of a conceited agent whose motor mouth is suddenly & painfully constrained. While not entirely surprising it, nevertheless, has a satisfying resolution. Eddie is at his best as the obnoxious agent wholly lacking sincerity who is schooled in his own personal development.
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Written March 10, 2012
A THOUSAND WORDS

by BABMH

I ENJOYED IT VERY MUCH. IT HAS A MESSAGE BEHIND IT. THAT WAS A NICE SURPRISE. MY FIRST THOUGHT WHEN I SAW THE PREVIEW ON TV WAS THAT IT WAS JUST GOING TO BE FUNNY.
THE ACTING WAS GREAT ALSO.
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Written March 10, 2012
Go if you like Eddie

by briangul8

If you like Eddie movies, ignore what the critics say and go see the movie. Its decently done and moves along well enough. I wouldn't call a blockbuster but an enjoyable time.
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Written March 10, 2012
Feel good family movie

by Ski3MD

I loved it overall. Based soley on the movie and not its trailer, I was initially annoyed by the verbosity of Eddy Murphy's character. It WAS their intention to portray him as an annoying "smooth-talking" book agent, there was a deeper message to be found under the complexity of the character interplay. This was a family friendly movie. Point is, make your own opinion and enjoy the movie.
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Written March 12, 2012
A Thousand Words

by petracuster

i like the movie, it had some things people might me facing in life not like the tree but simillar. it was a teary and very much halarious. Eddie is very funny and makes any movie a hit. would see it again
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Written March 10, 2012
A MOVIE WITH A NICE ENDING

by rmc843

We've always like Eddie Murphy. SO happy he is making movies again! We found this movie entertaining and a bit crazy.
I was happy with the message at the end of the movie. That is a nice surprise.
It made for a nice night out at the movies
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Written March 11, 2012
I dont have a Thousand words!

by movie2727

Im sorry but i dont have a thousands words to write about this movie, it was just ok to me but it was that bad that i would say dont go. Give it a chance it has it funny moments and his assistant to me funnier than Eddie Murphy.
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Written March 12, 2012
what does it make you think and feel

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I enjoyed the movie as an afternoon way to get away from my thoughts and worries.
No matter how preposterous or or laden in formula this picture may seem, I would say the message is good and don't be turned off by

the somewhat adult antics that are part of some of this movie's irreverence.

It DID make me feel and think deeply and that was worth it.
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Written March 16, 2012
Good movie

by blmack

Eddie hadn't made anything in the last few years that really appealed to me but this one was actually pretty decent. Reasonable acting, not too over the top as they have been, and I really liked the moral of the story.
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Written March 18, 2012
one thousand words must see-

by ninjaelf16

I would have never thought that humor and such a meaningful movie were possible. Classic eddie murphy- side splitting funny and touching-my 17 year old son went with a girlfriend and got so choked up that he had to hide tears- it is a very special movie. Jeers to all the critics that dont understand what the movie is about and how profoundly their words affect people- they say whatever they want and dash lives without a thought to it-

A must see-when a teenage boy- a tween and my husband cop can all be brought to laughter and almost tears it is an amazing thing-
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Written March 17, 2012
Met Expectations

by opinionated2012

I thought that this would be another Eddie Murphy bomb and reluctantly I went with my spouce. Pleasnt surprise! Funny, clean, and had a profound message in the long run. Enjoyed it very much and would recommend it.
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Written March 11, 2012
A thousand words

by burtonana

It Looked like it would be a comedy and that is why we went. I guess everyone associates Eddie Murphy with a laugh. It was actually quite sad at the end but very heart warming and enlightning.
Good couple movie.
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So-so
Written March 18, 2012
A Thousand Words

by lindaregalmovies1226

Would not see it again...I thought it would've been funnier considering Eddie Murphy was starring in it. There was inappropriate vulgar language and insinuations that were not needed to make this movie a success. The moral of the story was great though and acting.
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