no amount of poop jokes are going to make the world of investments interesting to children, and sadly, that is the focus of the majority of scenes in the first 45 minutes
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06/12/09
Imagine That (2009)
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Reviews Counted:104
Fresh:39
Rotten:65
Average Rating:4.8/10
Consensus: Despite a promising turn by newcomer Yara Shahidi, Imagine That is another pedestrian family comedy that squanders Eddie Murphy's comedic talents.
Theatrical Release:Jun 12, 2009 Wide
Box Office: $16,088,610
Synopsis: In Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies’ family comedy “Imagine That,” Eddie Murphy stars as a successful financial executive who has more time for his blackberry than his seven-year-old... [More]
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thomas Haden Church, Nicole Ari Parker, Ronny Cox
Director: Karey Kirkpatrick
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Amid the peaks and valleys of Eddie Murphy's topsy-turvy career, Imagine That falls squarely in the unremarkable middle, an inoffensively formulaic family comedy designed to maximize mediocrity without taking any undue chances on originality.
06/12/09
Imagine That isn't the most imaginative movie, but Murphy is still a comedic genius and has mastered the art of children's movies -- I still miss 'bad' Eddie Murphy.
06/12/09
Most family films aim their lessons at children, but some actually have a thing or two for adults to learn.
06/12/09
Who knows why anyone thought a kid's movie about financial investing might be of interest to anyone of any age? Effortlessly hammers another nail into Eddie Murphy's credibility as a comic star.
06/12/09
Cutesy? My pain was acutesy as the entire plot yawned before me.
06/12/09
Top CriticHey, kids! Nickelodeon, one of your favorite companies, has a new release with Eddie Murphy as a financial analyst, so you'll get to hear a lot of grownups in grim offices talking about 'specs' and 'yields' and 'pension funds' and -- hey, kids! Wake up!
06/12/09
Fortunately, the picture's not-so-secret weapon, star Eddie Murphy, gives this uneven effort a reason for being.
06/12/09
One of the most squirm-inducing saccharine-sweet movies to come along in a long time.
06/12/09
Thankfully freed by a child's imagination though it is, Imagine That eventually obeys well-worn, adult-imposed convention.
06/12/09
It's the gentle, believable father-daughter chemistry between Murphy and Shahidi that emerges as the film's most impressive effect; it's enough.
06/12/09
Imagine That has a few nagging problems, none of which is Eddie Murphy’s fault.
06/12/09
Given the movie's early creative promise, the ending is disappointingly trite.
06/12/09
Top CriticIf there were any doubts that Murphy can still be as boldly funny and charismatic in the flesh as he has been when providing the voice of Donkey in the Shrek franchise, Imagine That helps allay them.
06/12/09
Unfortunately, Evan's transformation rings tinny. The music guides us to the appropriate moods (This is magical! This is goofy!), because Murphy's performance doesn't.
06/12/09
A Bedtime Stories-like attempt to merge a child's concerns with the story of an adult, Imagine That mostly succeeds by making good use of the adult and the child.
06/12/09
Director Karey Kirkpatrick mines laughter from human fallibility, aided by a strong supporting cast that includes Martin Sheen as the boss and Thomas Haden Church as an office rival.
06/12/09
Here's a summer movie that kids will laugh at and parents can take them to without worrying about sex, violence, language or projectile vomiting jokes.
06/12/09
Murphy rises to every occasion, not only with the crisp wit that has long been his hallmark, but with restraint and tenderness that serve him well.
06/12/09
Top Critic...a rather sweet allegory about trusting the imaginary child within.
06/12/09
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June 24, 2009:
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June 13, 2009:
Worthwhile, as long as you're willing to watch Eddie Murphy play the straight man.
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