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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
Director	Stephen Herek
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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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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  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... read more »
  
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  - GLASGOW
  - 30 May 2005 at 21:37
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  Ok but not Good for Eddie
  
  Its an ok film but Eddie Murphy has done LOTS more that are considerably better than this. It isnt that funny,
  
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- - Goldust22
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  - Gloucester
  - 25 Jul 2011 at 16:02
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  Absolute peak of feel good entertainment
  
  It is a little slow at the start, but still interesting. When it picks up it is as good and funny as family entertainment gets.
  
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- - Dashman
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  - Bristol
  - 15 Jun 2011 at 23:23
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  Holy Man
  
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  An excellent movie that has many funny moments, any flaws are out weighed by this. Also, a bit of a thinker film that makes you think about how much time you ... read more »
  
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  - Devon
  - 23 Apr 2009 at 18:56
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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.
  
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  - London
  - 24 Nov 2007 at 22:57
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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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  - Bucks
  - 20 Nov 2007 at 13:46
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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 ... read more »
  
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  - Plymouth, England
  - 12 May 2007 at 20:22
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  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... read more »
  
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  - GLASGOW
  - 30 May 2005 at 21:37
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  Over looked
  
  I thought this film had some inspiring ideas and enjoyable moments. It's above average, but overlooked.
  
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- - Filmaholic
  - UK
  - 27 May 2005 at 17:13
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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 ... read more »
  
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- - Andrew D
  - Lymm, Cheshire
  - 22 Apr 2005 at 14:16
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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...
  
  A feel good factor at the end of it.
  
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- - Andys5
  - Gloucestershire
  - 17 Mar 2005 at 22:16
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  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... read more »
  
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  - GLASGOW
  - 30 May 2005 at 21:37
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  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 ... read more »
  
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  - 08 Feb 2005 at 18:10
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  Over looked
  
  I thought this film had some inspiring ideas and enjoyable moments. It's above average, but overlooked.
  
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- - Filmaholic
  - UK
  - 27 May 2005 at 17:13
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  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 ... read more »
  
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- - biallystock
  - lothian
  - 09 Nov 2003 at 20:26
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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 ... read more »
  
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- - Andrew D
  - Lymm, Cheshire
  - 22 Apr 2005 at 14:16
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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 ... read more »
  
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- - Skulduggery
  - West Yorkshire
  - 08 Jan 2005 at 15:42
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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...
  
  A feel good factor at the end of it.
  
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- - Andys5
  - Gloucestershire
  - 17 Mar 2005 at 22:16
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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 ... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Plymouth, England
  - 12 May 2007 at 20:22
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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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  - Bucks
  - 20 Nov 2007 at 13:46
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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.
  
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- 498130
- - a customer
  - London
  - 24 Nov 2007 at 22:57

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  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....