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Jack McCall is 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.
Jack McCall, a manipulative literary agent, discovers that every word he speaks will cause a tree to die. With only a thousand words left to live, he must find a way to communicate with his wife and reconcile with his mother, all while desperately trying to complete a book he's been avoiding. As his word count dwindles, Jack learns the true meaning of connection and the importance of what he says.
A Thousand Words was poorly received by critics, who found its premise intriguing but ultimately failed by a weak script and uninspired execution. Audiences were similarly unimpressed, leading to a disappointing box office performance.
Eddie Murphy's comedic talents are largely wasted on a thin and predictable plot.
The film's central gimmick becomes tiresome rather than engaging.
Despite a potentially interesting premise, the execution is lazy and uninspired.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with many finding the film to be a disappointment. Some appreciated Eddie Murphy's performance, but a significant portion felt the plot was weak and the humor fell flat.
Eddie Murphy had originally agreed to star in the film in 2008, but production was delayed until 2011 due to various issues.
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A Thousand Words has a solid premise that could have been something special, but the execution feels shallow. The plot is unique and had the potential to explore deeper themes, but instead, it plays things too safe, relying on surface-level...