Review of A Thousand Words (2012) by Boris M — 15 Aug 2012

A different movie from Eddie Murphy, unlike his usual movies - this one actually has a lesson in it. Really well thought out and made. Loved it :).

This review of A Thousand Words (2012) was written by Boris M on 15 Aug 2012.

A Thousand Words has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Nicky N (268) on 31 Jul 2014

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This is painful to watch...I mean I guess the idea is kind of cool...but the execution is miserable…

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