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As somebody who had not heard any of this before, it became a curious phenomenon to sit and watch a film and slowly have the realities begin to click into place.

Continuing my plan to watch every Eddie Murphy movie in order, I come to the penultimate movie in his filmography A Thousand Words (2012) Plot In A Paragraph: After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall (Murphy) finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds the consequences of every word he speaks.Murphy reteamed with Brian Robbins the director of Norbit and Meet Dave for this movie. Made in 2008, it was meant to be released in 2010, then it sat on the shelf for another two years, before it was finally released. This movie has serious potential to be a great, touching movie, but it doesn't seem to know what it wants to be!! I certainly would it call it a kids flick. It's really silly at times, then profoundly deep at others. In the hands of a stronger director, with a clear goal, this had the potential to be one of Murphy's best. As it is, it is very disjointed!! I'm not even 100% sure if I understood the end.Partially, this is Murphy's fault. He collaborates with friends rather than strong film-makers. I frequently say that the secret of Tom Cruise's success is that he works with all of the best directors. Murphy is the opposite. He keeps making films with hacks. Who else would make three films with Brian Robbins?? Robbins last three theatrical movies all starred Murphy, and he has not directed anything since this movie. A Thousand Words only grossed $18 million at the domestic box office.

A Thousand Words (2012): Dir: Brian Robbins / Cast: Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Clarke Duke, Cliff Curtis, Allison Janney: Condemned with negative reviews yet it still manages to speak to me with a message of communication. Eddie Murphy plays a publisher who talks his way through deals until a book guru makes him own up to his promises. A tree suddenly uproots in his backyard in an effect so horrendous that it resembles one of those inflated castles seen at birthday parties. Anyway, with every spoken word a leaf falls to the ground leaving Murphy to make his remaining words count. The concept is appealing with a terrific stage for Murphy who must charade his way through everyday communications. This is highly formula but the ending actually pulls through with a satisfying surprise that speaks louder than words with its spring time appeal. Director Brian Robbins previously made Varsity Blues, and this very well may be his best since. Murphy survives the silent gestures but Kerry Washington as his wife is standard fare with her complaining for his time and the need for a bigger house to raise their kid. Cliff Curtis as the book guru is a complete idiot. Why this curse pursues Murphy is not explained and Curtis is no road map on the matter. Clark Duke as Murphy's assistant is the one ambitious supporting player trying to communicate unsuccessfully for Murphy while saving him from himself. Allison Janney also makes an appearance and reminds us that she was a scene stealer in other films. Great message regarding the words we speak that uplift as oppose to descend to the ground. Score: 6 / 10

"This Life is very simple and beautiful it's we who actually make it very complex and a mess, well if it is managed or lead properly it becomes a boon that you would have never expected to get from anybody""A Thousand Words" is an absolutely amazing movie; it's just everything about forgiveness, calm, politeness and peace. If you are totally focused on perusing the upper social mobility in turn neglecting all those sweet things that makes your life, then your striving is of no use, live for what you really want to, don't simply mess up your life with unnecessary complication, wow! its absolutely what I realized watching this movie, life is the best opportunity you get than any other chance you seem to consider as a great opportunity, so live it to its full, give up all those unnecessary hatreds, jealousy, anger, arrogance that mess up with your life and makes worse, be calm and analyze the reason behind your immediate outburst, when your mind is in peace it gets the chance to take a right decision, enjoy your living, make this world a better place to live in, make others to be happy in this one entire mysterious wonderful system called EARTH.To mention about the making of this movie the person to be mentioned is Eddie Murphy, he is perfect with his fine combination of performances, he truly stole the show, Cliff Curtis had given proper justice to his role but the presentation makes the movie raw, screenplay could had been bit more better with some more essence of intense emotional,this movie seems to be missing something.

The movie had a unique message. I can't help but love Eddie Murphy's acting. His smile itself is contagious! His facial expressions tell a thousand words, which is ironic seeing in this movie he cannot speak!What made the movie for me was the actor Clark Duke, who plays Aaron. I found the onset chemistry between the two entertaining. I would like to see more films featuring Clark Duke, he is rather cry in his comedy, but still very funny.The film had of course a soppy ending.. but overall the message within the film was a good one. Eddie Murphy has received a lot of negative criticism over the years, but I still think his acting is great.. just some of the films he has starred in haven't been so good.Glad I watched, but it's not a film I would watch again.