Holy Man

  • 1998


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12 %
12 % Rotten
$ 12 Million
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Positive Reviews 5
Negative reviews 19
Average Rating 1.7/5
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2.5
Goldblum and Preston dont convince us theyre really in love, although perhaps sincerity is impossible to find in this story. Rogerebert
0.0
Or maybe hes just a crazy scam artist who spouts vaguely spiritual feel good aphorisms.
2.0
Nothing in this film works except for an occasionally frantic funny line reading from Goldblum and maybe a couple of the products being sold. E Film Critic
1.3
Then again, neither does G. He takes an on camera sales job, even though hes the most unmaterialistic of fellows. San Francisco Chronicle
1.5
He becomes the anti Howard Beale: Hes happy as hell, and hes not going to take it anymore. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
The script has many glaring flaws, chiefly, that it never explains why Gs inspirational speeches about steering clear of materialism and useless produ ..
2.5
While Murphy probably has what it takes to make the comedian to serious actor transition, he needs to do what Martin, Williams, and Carrey did: hold o .. ReelViews
4.5
It may not be earthshaking, but this calmly competent feel good movie shows that a little sincerity can go a long way. Chicago Reader
1.5
The shallowness and lack of perspective of the story keeps everyone from delivering anything more than a mundane, mildly amusing comedy.
2.5
Although the film is a comedy, it cant overcome the fact that it is profoundly sad that people in this country are so spiritually starved they would s .. Lariat
0.5
Except for a few funny interchanges in GBSNs production booth, Holy Man is a disaster. Film Journal International ..
1.5
Theres a terrific movie to be made about home shopping and the folks addicted to it, but Holy Man is not that film. Internet Reviews
2.0
One of the things youve gotta love about Hollywood marketing people is their occasional bouts with irony deficiency. Internet Reviews
3.5
The movie is dominated not by Eddie Murphy but by Jeff Goldblum, a versatile actor indeed, who can flesh out a comic performance as easily as he can h .. Internet Reviews
3.0
This is not your usual boisterous, outrageous Eddie Murphy comedy instead, its a gentle contemporary fable about Americas shop around the clock consum .. Internet Reviews
1.9
In a movie that is generally as mild as milquetoast, there are nevertheless many parts that parents will find objectionable. Internet Reviews
1.5
While the film isnt as bad as some critics think, it is a salutary lesson in what NOT to do with a star like Eddie Murphy.
1.0
What does Hollywood teach us here Materialism BAD! Television BAD! Media BAD! Flim Threet
1.3
Who knew that in 16 years Eddie Murphy, who made such a brash, raucous big screen splash in 48 Hrs., would become... cuddly. Mr Brown Movies
0.5
Theres a little bit of profanity, I think, but frankly I dont remember. Cnn
0.0
I love movies. Id rather watch movies than do almost anything else. So if I write that I walked out on a movie, what could be a more clear statement Spliced Wire
3.0
A clever script and great comic timing from the entire cast take the infomercial parody to a whole new hilarious level. Boxoffice Magazine
2.5
Gs claim that hes on a pilgrimage enthralls Kate and convinces Ricky that hes a con man or a nut or worse. Movies Tv Guide
2.5
It doesnt work for two reasons; a) its hard to buy its concept and b) the film is too disorganized and disjointed: wacky comedy seems to have been ran .. Film Blather
1.5
Holy Man saddles its star with a leaden, melodramatic script that never allows the high jinks to get rolling at Murphys hyperkinetic pace. Boston Phoenix
3.0
This film is funny, but despite its subject matter, or perhaps because of it, this is a movie without a soul. Apollo Guide
1.3
Theres precious little comedy here in this tired romantic comedy set amid a television age satire. Cine Matter
1.9
Oh brother, what a preposterous package it uses to deliver its warm and fuzzy message about What Really Matters.
1.5
Whatever your conclusion, Eddie Murphy does come off as the least slimed by the proceedings. Is it luck, smart self marketing or divine intervention
2.5
Holy Mans first hour isnt great, but its undoubtedly superior to the second hour. Angel Fire



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