A Thousand Words

– Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set ..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
5.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 31 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
A Thousand Words (2012)

Jack McCall is a fast-talking literary agent, who can close any deal, any time, any way. He has set his sights on New Age guru Dr. Sinja (Cliff Curtis) for his own selfish purposes. But Dr. Sinja is on to him, and Jack’s life comes unglued after a magical Bodhi tree mysteriously appears in his backyard. With every word Jack speaks, a leaf falls from the tree and he realizes that when the last leaf falls, both he and the tree are toast. Words have never failed Jack McCall, but now he’s got to stop talking and conjure up some outrageous ways to communicate or he’s a goner.

A Thousand Words (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

09 Mar 2012

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Brian Robbins

Writer:

Steve Koren

Main Actors:

Eddie Murphy, Kerry Washington, Emanuel Ragsdale, Jill Basey

Plot:

Jack McCall, played by Eddie Murphy, finds an unusual tree in his yard after an encounter with a spiritual guru. After discovering that with each word he speaks, a leaf drops off of the tree, Jack refuses to speak at all, as doing so will keep the tree, and him, alive. However, his work, marriage, and friendships are all affected by his choice. Can Jack figure out an alternative method of survival? Or will he simply have to live the rest of his life to the fullest?

Awards:

3 nominations.

Gross profit:

$18,429,081

Production:

Paramount Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
0%
Metacritic:
26%