How bad can an Eddie Murphy vehicle that’s sat on the shelf for years actually be?
Hes got the life, thats for sure, but hes always looking for more.
Is this bodhi tree a gift from Sinja?
The tree simply appeared on Jacks land, as the tree and Jack are one.
This foliage comes with a catch: for every word Jack speaks, the tree loses a leaf.
When the tree loses all its leaves, Jack loses his life.
Thats kind of a bummer.
In fact, the majority of the movie is a bummer.
Jack tries to commit suicide via a Teddy Pendergrass song.
Jacks job is put in jeopardy thanks to his inability to talk to others.
Theres a needless Alzheimers disease subplot with Ruby Dee as Jacks mother.
When Jack can talk, hes a jerk to others.
The bulk of the movie is maudlin, but at least its honestly attempting to manipulate the viewers emotions.
To say thatA Thousand Wordsfails as a comedy is an understatement.
For one thing, Eddie Murphys greatest comedic weapon is his use of words.
When you muzzle Murphy, you muzzle your movies one possible bright spot.
But hey, at least its notBucky Larson.
Rating:
1 out of 5
