A Thousand Words (I) (2012)
3/10
The Vidiot Reviews
4 July 2012
A Thousand Words

Being unable to verbally communicate with others is no longer a problem since the iPhone is the perfect projectile to chuck at someone to get his or her attention.

However, the cursed literary agent in this dramedy has opted out of using electronic devices to convey his thoughts.

When motor-mouth Jack McCall (Eddie Murphy) attempts to coerce a leading self-help guru (Cliff Curtis) to sign with his agency, an enchanted tree follows Jack home and embeds itself in his backyard.

Embellished with 1,000 leaves – each representing one word – the sage shrub shreds its foliage with each phrase that passes Jack's lips.

To correct this, Jack must atone for past relationships, including his absentee father.

Unable to articulate if it is a wacky comedy or a family drama, A Thousand Words is as confusing as it is predictable and humourless.

Besides, who needs oral communication when you have two middle fingers? (Red Light)

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