Holy Man1998
Holy Man (1998)
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Cast
as G.
as Ricky
as Kate
as McBainbridge
as Barry
as Scott Hawkes
as Director
as Assistant Director
as Cameraman/Brutus
as Laundry Lady No. 1
as Laundry Lady No. 2
as Grace
as TV Producer
as herself
as Herself
as Herself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as Himself
as himself
as Amber, Keratin Girl
as Diandre, Keratin Girl
as Sunbather No. 1
as Sunbather No. 2
as TV Host
as Elderly Couple
as Elderly Couple
as Fresca, the Foot Model
as Doctor Simon
as Nurse No. 1
as Nurse No. 2
as Laurie
as Hot Tub Girl
as Farmer
as Housekeeper
as Rabbi
as Moslem Theologian
as Priest
as Grass Mat Salesman
as Bullet Proof Vest Man
as Control Booth Technician
as TV Hostess No. 1
as TV Hostess No. 2
as Money `Meg'
as Sword Salesman
as Glue-Gun Boy
as Jock Salesman No. 1
as Jock Salesman No. 2
as Stage Manager
as Host No. 1
as Host No. 2
as Host No. 3
as Detective No. 1
as Detective No. 2
as Grace's Little Boy
as Reporter No. 1
as Reporter No. 2
as Reporter No. 3
as Reporter No. 4
as Reporter No. 5
as Stagehand
as GBSN Staffer
as Announcer
as G's Stunt Double
as Ricky's Stunt Double
as Flamenco Guitarist
as Flamenco Dancer
as Facial Mist Girl
as Nordic Track Guy
as Nordic Track Girl
as Party Girl
as Attractive Party Guest
as Set Dresser
as G Makeup Artist
as Hair Chat Girl No. 1
as Hair Chat Girl No. 2
as Chain Saw Host
as GBSN Electrician
as UPS Guy
as Marksman No. 1
as Marksman No. 2
Critic Reviews for Holy Man
All Critics (50) | Top Critics (14) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (44) | DVD (2)
It may not be earthshaking, but this calmly competent feel-good movie shows that a little sincerity can go a long way.
The material lacks a biting edge.
The kitsch on-air shopping sequences are often very funny.
About halfway through Holy Man the terrible reality sets in: Oh, no, they mean for us to take this seriously.
The film never really explains where G came from or where he's going.
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 out for a good script.
Audience Reviews for Holy Man
Holy Man is one of the worst films that Eddie Murphy has done. This is the type of film that is void of effective humor and has a bad script to rely on. This is one of many bad films that Eddie Murphy has starred in, and it is a painful laugh free comedy that really doesn't have anything interesting going for it. The film is poorly directed, and has stale jokes that just aren't funny. The film never succeeds at being funny, and the only thing that it succeeds is being a bad film. Holy Man just doesn't have that special ingredient which made Eddie Murphy such a funny guy in previous films. Luckily he would redeem himself with Bowfinger, but that would be short lived because he would continue making bad, laugh free and uninspired garbage. Holy Man just relies on a poorly written script and the story could have used a lot more development. Stephen Herek fails to direct something consistent here and he ultimately doesn't have what it takes to create a good comedy. Holy Man simply doesn't deliver anything good; it's an underdeveloped film, one that was destined to fail right from the start. If you're expecting a good film with this one, you'll be sadly disappointed. This is one of many bad films starring Eddie Murphy, and he really doesn't make you laugh in this one. Simply a bad film that could have been much better than what it turned out to be. I thought that this film was quite awful and is one of those films that aren't memorable whatsoever. Avoid this one; it definitely isn't worth your time.
Super Reviewer
One of Eddie Murphy's better ones. (I know that is not saying a whole lot). It's not overly funny, but it does have quite a nice message to it. Sweet.
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Holy Shit! God forgiven this filmmakes, they don't know that they are doing!
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