Boomerang (1992)
Genre: Romance / Comedy
Duration: 118 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Stars: Eddie Murphy, Halle Berry and Robin Givens
IMDb score:
5,7 (33.503)
Releasedate: 30 June 1992
Boomerang plot
"A player who's about to be played."
Marcus is a successful advertiser who gets every woman he wants in bed. When he gets a new boss, the sexy Jacqueline, she treats him the same as he normally treats women. Completely upset because of this, Marcus's work is getting worse and worse. But then Angela, Jacqueline's assistant, starts interfering with Marcus.
Actors and actresses
Marcus Graham
Jacqueline 'Jackie / Jack' Broyer
Angela Lewis
Gerard Jackson
Strangé
Tyler
Nelson
Lady Eloise
Bony T
Yvonne
Reviews & comments
scorsese
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- 13237 messages
- 11127 votes
Mediocre film in which a ladies man falls in love for the first time and also with his boss. A clichéd rom-com that never really gets funny. Some entertaining scenes, but it could have been a bit shorter. Clearly a product of its time (clothing and music), which certainly has its charm.
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IH88
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- 9761 messages
- 3190 votes
“When I seduce you... if I decide to seduce you, don't worry. You'll know.”
Not bad. Eddie Murphy in a rom-com always provides entertaining material, and in Boomerang the man can once again show what charisma and screen presence he has. He carries this film effortlessly, but the script unfortunately falls short. The film's greatest strength is the interplay between Murphy and Halle Berry. You know how it ends, but the duo have a pleasant chemistry that makes them fun to watch. With Givens, Lawrence and Grier in somewhat meager, but adequate supporting roles. Also note the insane supporting role of Grace Jones.
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Sergio Leone
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- 4430 messages
- 3111 votes
Just okay.
Admittedly, Boomerang is not the most balanced film. There are quite a few twists and turns. For example, the interplay between Eddie Murphy and Halle Berry is nice, but the film does everything for at least half the time not to bring them together , something that eventually happens, albeit by somewhat shorter, faster consecutive scenes.
Nevertheless, it all still looks pretty good. I think Murphy is talented (although he doesn't use that talent more than he does). It is also striking that in 2018 so much hype was created about Black Panther and its predominantly dark cast, while a predominantly African-American cast was also allowed in 1992. Not that I care much - I'm not a big fan of quotas and imposed 'diversity', I just take it as it comes.
2.5
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