
Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger, he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatized by this, his work goes badly downhill. But then, Jacqueline's more quietly attractive assistant, Angela, who has been dating Marcus' best friend, shows herself more than a little concerned by his perilous state.... (Full plot summary below)
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Marcus is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger, he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline, is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatized by this, his work goes badly downhill. But then, Jacqueline's more quietly attractive assistant, Angela, who has been dating Marcus' best friend, shows herself more than a little concerned by his perilous state.
Leave your thoughts about Boomerang.
| Washington PostHal HinsonBoomerang is the funniest, most sophisticated movie of Eddie Murphy's career; it's a sleek, dexterous satire, with a slew of rich comic performances that remind us of everything we loved about Murphy in the first place. |
| BrianOrndorf.comBrian OrndorfThe cop-out conclusion doesn't dilute the playfulness the Hudlins are always interested in providing. I only wish they had the opportunity to work with Murphy again. |
| Baltimore SunStephen HunterThe real surprise of the movie is Eddie Murphy, who finds his character and stays with him. |
| Washington PostJoe BrownThe movie benefits from a stylish, high-gloss look, a hit-filled soundtrack and up-to-the-minute dialogue (there's even a Korean shop-owner joke) that feels winningly off the cuff. |
| Portland OregonianTed MaharMore interesting than entertaining and too long by far. |
| Chicago ReaderJonathan RosenbaumThe 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. |
| The SpectatorVanessa LettsA star vehicle and, with a return to form, Eddie Murphy has the juice to carry it. |
| Empirelloyd BradleyThis is cornily predictable stuff, but it raises itself on a number of counts, with Murphy's transformation from a self-assured cocksman to bewildered, lovesick drip being approached with greater gusto than might be expected. |
| Medium PopcornJustin BrownIt's a basic story, but at the same time, this is an all-Black story. |
| Medium PopcornBrandon CollinsI enjoyed it. It was a half hour too long...but I thought it was funny, charming, and it reminded me how much I like Eddie Murphy. |