Huievest Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

SeeQuant Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction

Humbersi The first must-see film of the year.

Sienna-Rose Mclaughlin The movie really just wants to entertain people.

Gordon-11 This film tells a successful but arrogant literary agent who has only a thousand words left to speak before he dies.I was surprised by how good "A Thousand Words" was. It successfully mixes comedy with a truly profound message. The comedy aspect shows Eddie Murphy's upbeat side, and he even imitates to be a bird. Even if he can be annoying at times in the film, his connection with the dying tree still strikes me as very thought provoking. It is sad that much of his words are wasted, which gives Jack and the viewers a chance to reflect on what is truly important in life. I find this incredibly touching. It's unusual for a comedy to have such a profound message, but "A Thousand Words" does it so well.

toni-cooke18 The movie had a unique message. I can't help but love Eddie Murphy's acting. His smile itself is contagious! His facial expressions tell a thousand words, which is ironic seeing in this movie he cannot speak!What made the movie for me was the actor Clark Duke, who plays Aaron. I found the onset chemistry between the two entertaining. I would like to see more films featuring Clark Duke, he is rather cry in his comedy, but still very funny.The film had of course a soppy ending.. but overall the message within the film was a good one. Eddie Murphy has received a lot of negative criticism over the years, but I still think his acting is great.. just some of the films he has starred in haven't been so good.Glad I watched, but it's not a film I would watch again.

namashi_1 '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.

taemin407 I would recommend this movie to anyone, really. I hesitated at first when my friend recommended this to me, I thought it would be only another empty laugh comedies, like Identity Thief (yeah, sorry).I gave ten out of ten, because movies like this are quite rare, giving great moral value and wisdom, meanwhile made us laughing our ass off. Eddie Murphy is so lovable, conjoined with his shy assistant who is quite cute. This movie really taught me, it is more important to listen first and understand the circumstances, rather than assuming and then spitting out meaningless words.