Review of A Thousand Words (2012) by Matthew F. J — 25 Mar 2017

After many awful reviews, I must say I was not really looking forward to this Eddy Murphy opus. Well let me tell you, sure the film is not a masterpiece and double sure it's not Eddy Murphy's best vintage but this film has a very strong and beautiful message at it's core.

The story is very symbolic and the ones who regularly flirt with spirituality will inevitably hear and see the signs. Inner peace, listening to the voice inside, planting roots in your garden, be truthful and above all, learn to forgive to move on.

I can't imagine why the reviews were so negative, it's a nicely shot film, bathed in a beautiful golden light, the story holds itself quite well, the film has a few cliches for sure and some scenes would have gained in emotion with a less heavy handed touch.

Nevertheless, with a few heartwarming scenes, some silliness, an Eddy Murphy 'over the top' as usual, the film managed to somehow work for me. I had a very fun time watching it and really enjoyed the spiritual message distilled throughout the film.