Remember that movie with the lawyer who couldn't lie? Well, meet the book publisher who can't talk. Mixed up with some spiritual theories, the movie tells the story of a publisher who lied constantly and talked constantly as well, in order to get what he wanted. He was good in twisting everything to his own benefit, until a tree appears in his yard that looses leaves with his every word. And when the leaves have all fallen, the man will die. Of course that will bring some funny moments with the man trying to find ways to talk without talking, and continuing his life as it was, while trying to accept what is happening to him. The fun part comes manly from Murphy, who delivers in an okay scale, though the script didn't help him in that area. Of course, after the laughter comes the self reflecting moment. We knew that the film was aiming somehow deep, with the mother who couldn't recognise her son, but still, the whole "journey" through the soul and past takes about ten minutes in total. So 2 out of 10.

I happened to come across this movie by sheer luck as it was showing on TV, I gave it a chance since I saw it being an Eddie Murphy movie. And I will say that I am very glad that I did so, because this might be the best Eddie Murphy movie ever, or at the very least it is his most touching of movies.The story turned out to be rather interesting and refreshing from the usual movies that Eddie Murphy is in. The story is about a man's fate tied to a tree, and with each word he speaks a leaf falls from the tree, slowly killing it and in turn also endangering the man.I was really surprised at the level of impact the story had, and it mixed drama and comedy together quite well. But near the end of the movie the story really stepped up and into character. And I think some might actually need a tissue at hand at that point.The cast did good jobs with their given roles, and it was nice to see Eddie Murphy unfold his talent in a combination of drama and comedy, proving that he is much more than a goofy laugh, a handful of jokes and one-liners. This is really a movie that made Eddie Murphy shine Again.Regardless of if you are a fan of Eddie Murphy or not, then "A Thousand Words" is definitely worth watching because it is a beautiful story put to film. I am rating it seven out of ten stars and must applaud Eddie Murphy for his performance in this movie.

Eddie Murphy does a great job at portraying Jack. He has beautifully brought out the desperation of the character to talk. Cliff Curtis has a calming presence on the screen, just like a spiritual guru. Kerry Washington, playing Mrs. McCall and Clark Duke as Jack's 'moron' assistant, Aaron could have had a stronger presence, but do justice to whatever screen-time they get.In a serious philosophical concept designated to get the viewer to rethink of his attitude towards his priorities in life, the subtle comic timing seems to be a nuisance, draining out the thought-factor from the plot. Emotions are something that are lacking screen-time here and at the end, one may just wonder how the problem and the climax were related, if at all.The story contains quite a few loopholes here and there, but if you are looking for a movie to pass time and not to plant seeds of deep thought in your mind, A Thousand Words is a good choice.

'A Thousand Words' is a fair watch, where Eddie Murphy, a superb actor, shines in the central role. 'A Thousand Words' Synopsis: After stretching the truth on a deal with a spiritual guru, literary agent Jack McCall finds a Bodhi tree on his property. Its appearance holds a valuable lesson on the consequences of every word we speak.'A Thousand Words' has an entertaining first-hour, but an ordinary second. The humor is pedestrian at times, but some sequences are funny, thanks to Murphy's impeccable sense of comedy. The Screenplay doesn't offer wholesome entertainment, but its passable nonetheless. Brian Robbins's Direction is so-so. Cinematography & Editing are good.Performance-Wise: Eddie Murphy is a comedic force. He's the life of the show. Clark Duke is first-rate. Kerry Washington is impressive. Cliff Curtis & Ruby Dee are adequate.On the whole, 'A Thousand Words' rests on Eddie Murphy's undeniable talent.