Holy Man
1998
Comedy in which Jeff Goldblum's television executive is trying to boost the ratings of a home shopping channel. Into his life comes Eddie Murphy's self styled guru figure whose outrageous ways soon have the viewers tuning in. Read more
| Starring | Eddie Murphy, Jeff Goldblum, Kelly Preston, Jon Cryer |
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| Director | Stephen Herek |
| Genres | Children, Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (4)
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In this satire on consumerism, Eddie Murphy plays a wandering mystic who's hired by an ailing shopping channel to turn around its fortunes. As the ratings soar, Murphy also finds time to teach channel executive Jeff Goldblum and media analyst Kelly Preston the value of love. Sadly, after nearly two hours, Murphy's holy innocent starts to grate. What was intended to be a thought-provoking comedy ends up as another wearisome effort to distance Murphy from his 48 Hours persona.
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'G' (Murphy) is a pilgrim in sandals and kaftan with nowhere to go - until, that is, he's almost run over by Ricky... read more on Time Out
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Glib but toothless satire of rampant commercialism.
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
TOP MOVIE !!!
Stephen Herek directed this comedy-drama in which soul-less exec Ricky Hayman (Jeff Goldblum), programmer for the failing Good Buy Shopping Network, is dismayed by a request to increase sales in two weeks. Bald do-gooder guru G. (Eddie Murphy) assists when Ricky and marketing director Kate (Kelly Preston) get a freeway flat. When G. passes out, tests indicate a heart murmur and heat prostration, so the robed prophet becomes Ricky's house guest. At a party, G. uses hypnosis and psychology to rid guest Nino Cerruti (portraying himself) of his flying fears. Ricky witnesses this and gets the notion to put G. on the air. Unfortunately, G. ignores both cue cards and on-sale products, prompting station owner McBainbridge (Robert Loggia) to calculate Ricky's severance pay. He's back on the job when both sales and ratings soar. The situation eventually causes Ricky to reexamine how his own values became lost in the labyrinth of corporate consumerism.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Moments
Although in some ways this film is fatally flawed, that is all forgotten in a few parts of the film which are why I like this movie. There are moments where things are said which really move your heart and make you think, feel and inspire and this more than outweighs the occassional cliches and poor writing.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Over looked
I thought this film had some inspiring ideas and enjoyable moments. It's above average, but overlooked.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Over looked
I thought this film had some inspiring ideas and enjoyable moments. It's above average, but overlooked.
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Holy Man
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
TOP MOVIE !!!
Stephen Herek directed this comedy-drama in which soul-less exec Ricky Hayman (Jeff Goldblum), programmer for the failing Good Buy Shopping Network, is dismayed by a request to increase sales in two weeks. Bald do-gooder guru G. (Eddie Murphy) assists when Ricky and marketing director Kate (Kelly Preston) get a freeway flat. When G. passes out, tests indicate a heart murmur and heat prostration, so the robed prophet becomes Ricky's house guest. At a party, G. uses hypnosis and psychology to rid guest Nino Cerruti (portraying himself) of his flying fears. Ricky witnesses this and gets the notion to put G. on the air. Unfortunately, G. ignores both cue cards and on-sale products, prompting station owner McBainbridge (Robert Loggia) to calculate Ricky's severance pay. He's back on the job when both sales and ratings soar. The situation eventually causes Ricky to reexamine how his own values became lost in the labyrinth of corporate consumerism.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Moments
Although in some ways this film is fatally flawed, that is all forgotten in a few parts of the film which are why I like this movie. There are moments where things are said which really move your heart and make you think, feel and inspire and this more than outweighs the occassional cliches and poor writing.
Let this move you and it will. -
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Over looked
I thought this film had some inspiring ideas and enjoyable moments. It's above average, but overlooked.
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1 out of 1 person found this review helpful
Holy Man
Light Fluff kept on the edge by Eddie Murphy and Jeff Goldblum. Some happy gags and a "Larry Sanders" style failed attempt, editing highly questionable.
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Funny & Thought Provoking
Whilst this may not be everyones cup of tea, I thought that the performance from Eddie Murphy was great and he managed to pull it off so well. It is a film I will definately be renting again. Lighthearted fun for most of the family :D
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Eddie Murphy on form!
Whilst this was not Eddy's finest performance, it was certainly up to his usual standard. Any fan of Eddie Murphy will enjoy this film. Well worth watching!
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Holy Man
A bit slow and unsure of this one to start with, but stick with it, it is worth it...
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Eddie murphy
I tried to watch this film over a coarse of three days but found that I couldn't stick with it and only ended up watching about 45 minutes of it. The film is boring and Eddie murphy doesn't deliver. Best not to watch this one and stick with his better films.
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Holy Man
Not one of Eddie's best but good to watch when there's nothing on the box
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Good film
I was pleased with this movie being light hearted, romantic and funny. It's a good one to rent out if you havn't seen it yet.
Critics' reviews (4)
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In this satire on consumerism, Eddie Murphy plays a wandering mystic who's hired by an ailing shopping channel to turn around its fortunes. As the ratings soar, Murphy also finds time to teach channel executive Jeff Goldblum and media analyst Kelly Preston the value of love. Sadly, after nearly two hours, Murphy's holy innocent starts to grate. What was intended to be a thought-provoking comedy ends up as another wearisome effort to distance Murphy from his 48 Hours persona.
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'G' (Murphy) is a pilgrim in sandals and kaftan with nowhere to go - until, that is, he's almost run over by Ricky... read more on Time Out
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Glib but toothless satire of rampant commercialism.
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"...Goldblum and Murphy are terrific foils..."
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