Boomerang (1992)
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38% of critics liked it
(29 reviews) -
55% of users liked it
(35,400 ratings)
Eddie Murphy plays Marcus Graham, a hotshot ad exec who's also an insatiable womanizer. He is thus hardly prepared for his new boss, Jacqueline, played by Robin Givens. In terms of things romantic, Jacqueline is nothing more or less than a female version of Marcus -- and now, for the first time,… More Eddie Murphy plays Marcus Graham, a hotshot ad exec who's also an insatiable womanizer. He is thus hardly prepared for his new boss, Jacqueline, played by Robin Givens. In terms of things romantic, Jacqueline is nothing more or less than a female version of Marcus -- and now, for the first time, he's getting the runaround. Boomerang boasts supporting-cast contributions from Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, Geoffrey Holder, and Melvin Van Peebles. Watch closely and you'll see director Reginald Hudlin in a bit role. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Reginald Hudlin
- Genres
- Comedy, Romance
R,
- In Theaters
- Jul 1, 1992 Wide
- On DVD
- Sep 24, 2002
- Studio
- Paramount Pictures
Critic Reviews
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Lawrence Cohn, Variety
In Boomerang Eddie Murphy straitjackets himself in an ill-fitting comedy vehicle that's desperately in need of a reality check.
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Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader
The general idea is to exploit a certain amount of role reversal, and Reginald Hudlin, who directed House Party, does a fairly good job of making this fun.
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Stephen Garrett, Time Out
The film is far too slick to be ineffective, but its attempts to play with the sex-war theme are often unbelievably crass.
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Janet Maslin, New York Times
There's something paradoxical about the ease he radiates in playing a man who is supposed to be a smashing success. As an underdog, Mr. Murphy worked much harder.
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Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
For all the sex talk in Boomerang, there's very little nudity. The only thing naked is Murphy's vanity.
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Cast
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Eddie Murphy
as Marcus Graham
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Halle Berry
as Angela
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Robin Givens
as Jacqueline
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David Alan Grier
as Gerard Jackson
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Grace Jones
as Strange
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Martin Lawrence
as Tyler
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Eartha Kitt
as Lady Eloise
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Chris Rock
as Bony T
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Tisha Campbell
as Yvonne
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Lela Rochon
as Christie
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John Witherspoon
as Mr. Jackson
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Bebe Drake
as Mrs. Jackson
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John Canada Terrell
as Todd
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Leonard Jackson
as Chemist
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Tom Mardirosian
as Salesman
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Melvin Van Peebles
as Editor
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Frank Rivers
as Husband
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Raye Dowell
as Pretty Receptionist
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Reginald Hudlin
as Street Hustler
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Warrington Hudlin
as Street Hustler
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Andre B. Blake
as Waiter
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Kenny Blank
as Kenny
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Al Cerullo
as Helicopter Pilot
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Geoffrey Holder
as Nelson
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Olga Merediz
as Guard
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Frank Tarsia
as Strange's Escort
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Chuck Preiffer
as French Businessman
- Aleta Helena Chappelle
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Gene "Groove" Allen
as Street Photographer
