SummaryNew York marketing exec Marcus Graham is a wolf in chic clothing, a ladies' man dedicated life, liberty and the happiness of pursuit. But what goes around comes around. (Paramount Pictures)
Directed By:Reginald Hudlin
Written By:Barry W. Blaustein, David Sheffield, Eddie Murphy
Boomerang
Metascore
Mixed or Average
45
User score
Generally Favorable
6.3
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
47% Positive
9 Reviews
9 Reviews
32% Mixed
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
21% Negative
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90
Boomerang 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.
75
The movie then becomes a story of salvation: how Murphy's Marcus, through the love of a better woman (Halle Berry) manages to rediscover both his decency and his humanity. And yet, pretty much, it stays funny. [01 Jul 1992]
User score
Generally Favorable
44% Positive
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
44% Mixed
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
13% Negative
2 Ratings
2 Ratings
May 2, 2013
9
Although this movie wasn't a critical success, it certainly got the attention of movie goers and for good reason. This movie still remains one of my favorite romantic comedies ever created. With a great cast, fantastic comedy, heartfelt moments and a wonderful soundtrack...this movie delivers in every way.
Apr 25, 2024
6
Maybe went over the line on Eddie orgasm scenes. John Witherspoon comes in with one of the funniest 10 minute scenes ever and kind of saved the movie for me. A lot of funny people at the top of their game with a nothing story.
67
It is thoughtful and well enough acted throughout. [03 Jul 1992]
60
This 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.
50
The funniest parts of this uneven, ostentatiously upscale comedy are those that find Mr. Murphy's Marcus adopting the behavior of a sexually insecure woman.
25
Occasionally, Murphy cuts loose with an ad-libbed riff that's almost funny, but then it's back to the slim-fast plot and the stick-on crudities. [03 Jul 1992]
0
It's not even funny. Nor does it contain half the wit or charm as the old Doris Day sex comedies it so resembles.
Dec 19, 2012
6
I'm personally not a big fan of Eddie Murphy but this was a decent performance, it was nice seeing Halle Berry in this movie, and the story was good, a little cliche perhaps but fun. Average romantic comedy movie.
Jun 20, 2022
5
In Boomerang, Eddie Murphy is doing the typical Eddie Murphy thing but is mediocre for how it came.
May 15, 2016
0
Absolutely terrible Eddie Murphy-love in. In it he does nothing but love himself. It made me feel quite physically sick. It remains the only movie we have ever walked out of.
Production Company:
- Paramount Pictures
- Imagine Entertainment
- Eddie Murphy Productions
Release Date:Jul 1, 1992
Duration:1 h 57 m
Rating:R
Tagline:A Player Who's About To Be Played.
Awards
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 4 Nominations
MTV Movie + TV Awards
• 4 Nominations
BMI Film & TV Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
