Review of Imagine That (2009) by Cristine T — 29 Jul 2009

This is a funny family film. We had a great time!

This review of Imagine That (2009) was written by Cristine T on 29 Jul 2009.

Imagine That has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Claudia Puig (2,080) for USA Today (4,117) on 19 May 2013

Though Imagine That's message is benign, its adult focus is off-base, and every move feels too familiar, formulaic and telegraphed…

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By Nathan T (396) on 15 May 2013

It's a decent family movie. Jokes are average Eddie Murphy, but it pulls out to be better than his failures meet dave and norbit…

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By Le-Le L (3) on 13 Oct 2012

I saw this movie in 2009 when it came to DVD. This movie was so funny,and so fun to watch. Eddie Murphy is great in this movie…

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By Marc Savlov (2,019) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 29 Aug 2017

All in all, Imagine That is an amiable detour from its star's usual scatological skronk. Kids will empathize, parents will breathe a sigh of relief…

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By Jen M (690) on 08 Aug 2015

Eddie Murphy's most disappointing work ever…

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By Juber W (1) on 09 Jul 2017

Second time watching this movie. Its sweet and feels original. Adresses adult themes. Eddie Murphy delivers subtle to silly but it all fits…

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By Andrea Gronvall (422) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 04 Apr 2016

Eddie Murphy strikes the right balance between silliness and pathos in this screwball family comedy…

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By Kirk Honeycutt (1,481) for The Hollywood Reporter (7,050) on 24 May 2017

The result is a much more playable film than recent efforts, though Murphy will have to share the applause with young Yara Shahidi…

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By Davina G (8) on 30 Aug 2012

A real cute family comedy, keeps you entertained throughout and Murphy is funny as usual. Great for kids…

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By Max G (339) on 31 Jan 2013

We can all officaly say good bye to Eddie Murphy. Sob…

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