Boomerang (1992)

36% of critics liked it
(28 reviews)
55% of users liked it
(34,906 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

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By: Reginald Hudlin
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: Jul 1, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Sep 24, 2002
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Critic Reviews

Lawrence Cohn, Variety
In Boomerang Eddie Murphy straitjackets himself in an ill-fitting comedy vehicle that's desperately in need of a reality check.
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.
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.
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
For all the sex talk in Boomerang, there's very little nudity. The only thing naked is Murphy's vanity.
Hal Hinson, Washington Post
Boomerang is the funniest, most sophisticated movie of Eddie Murphy's career.
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Whatever [Murphy] was thinking during the dark days of his career slump, it seems to have paid off handsomely.
Lloyd Bradley, Empire Magazine
Then there's the input from Warrington and Reginald Hudlin, producer and director respectively, who succeed in creating a comedy which, unusually for a Murphy film, also exists around him.
, TV Guide's Movie Guide
More interesting than entertaining and too long by far.
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.
Kevin A. Ranson, MovieCrypt.com
Silly. Simple. Eddie was better than this.
Michael A. Smith, Nolan's Pop Culture Review
Remember one thing...........coordinate!
Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
Delivers laughs, and lots of them.
Marjorie Baumgarten, Austin Chronicle
It's not even funny. Nor does it contain half the wit or charm as the old Doris Day sex comedies it so resembles. In fact, it's downright mean-spirited toward women, as is Murphy's wont.
, Film4
Givens, Lawrence and Berry all put in enjoyable performances, and while Murphy can no longer match those memorable early roles, he's on good form here.

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Featured Audience Ratings

Anthony L

A nasty, sleazy advert for contraception!
Ross C

Eddie Murphy in a romantic comedy about a womaniser falling for his superior boss.
danny d

pretty funny flick about a guy with a mac daddy vibe
xGary X

Crude, sexist, charmless garbage.
Christopher O

A good attempt at a comeback highlights this romantic comedy about a player who gets played but in my mind features one of Halle Berry's best roles. Murphy plays Marcus a corporate executive for a cosmetics company and falls for Robin Givens who uses him like he uses others.… More
A good attempt at a comeback highlights this romantic comedy about a player who gets played but in my mind features one of Halle Berry's best roles. Murphy plays Marcus a corporate executive for a cosmetics company and falls for Robin Givens who uses him like he uses others. David Alan Grier and Martin Lawrence are very good as his best friends. It drags onto long but is enjoyable.
Deb S

The story of a womanizer Marcus (Eddie Murphy) who is a notorious player that dumps his victims after getting them in the sack. He finally meets his match when Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens) comes into his life. Meanwhile Angela (Halle Berry) is nuts about him, but he doesn't… More
The story of a womanizer Marcus (Eddie Murphy) who is a notorious player that dumps his victims after getting them in the sack. He finally meets his match when Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens) comes into his life. Meanwhile Angela (Halle Berry) is nuts about him, but he doesn't know she's alive. Hilarious performance from Martin Lawrence and Chris Rock! There is a true lesson to be learned here, sometimes The Player get played!
Sunil J

It's not so clever but when it's funny, it's funny.
Remi L

LOVE this movie! Definitely a classic, and definitely one of Eddie Murphy's better movies. This film should make men appreciate that double standards almost always sway to their advantage. Oh, and Grace Jones is the business!
Sarah B

Back when I still liked Eddie Murphy.
Donna D

One of Murphy's great movies. Hilarious, sentimental and awesome. A classy movie with a twist. :P
Lee K

funny funny, laughed out loud thru out
Leo L

Hilarious!

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Cast

            Eddie Murphy as Marcus Graham

            Halle Berry as Angela

            Robin Givens as Jacqueline

            David Alan Grier as Gerard Jackson

            Grace Jones as Strange

            Martin Lawrence as Tyler

            Eartha Kitt as Lady Eloise

            Chris Rock as Bony T

            Tisha Campbell as Yvonne

            Lela Rochon as Christie

            John Witherspoon as Mr. Jackson

            Bebe Drake as Mrs. Jackson

            John Canada Terrell as Todd

            Leonard Jackson as Chemist

            Tom Mardirosian as Salesman

            Melvin Van Peebles as Editor

            Frank Rivers as Husband

            Raye Dowell as Pretty Receptionist

            Reginald Hudlin as Street Hustler

            Warrington Hudlin as Street Hustler

            Andre B. Blake as Waiter

            Kenny Blank as Kenny

            Al Cerullo as Helicopter Pilot

            Geoffrey Holder as Nelson

            Olga Merediz as Guard

            Frank Tarsia as Strange's Escort

            Chuck Preiffer as French Businessman

            Aleta Helena Chappelle
            
            Gene "Groove" Allen as Street Photographer
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