![]() ![]() A 2019 television series based on the film, also called Boomerang, premiered on Februon BET. Entertainment Weekly called it an underrated classic and one of the best Eddie Murphy movies of the 1990s. The film garnered nominations at the BMI Film & TV Awards and the MTV Movie Awards, while its soundtrack became a top-selling album. Boomerang earned over $131 million worldwide during its theatrical run. The film was released in the United States on Jand was the 18th highest-grossing film in North America that year. Filming took place mainly in New York City, while other scenes were filmed in Washington, D.C It cost 40 million to make and made 130 million at the box office, which was rare for an all Black cast and crew film. Hudlin and the writers aimed to create a romantic comedy that differed strongly from Murphy's previous comic efforts. Boomerang is noteworthy for being unique as it was the most expensive movie with an all Black cast and production crew for its time (1992). Murphy hired Hudlin to direct Boomerang, following the latter's success with his debut film House Party. ![]() Blaustein and David Sheffield, having worked with the writing duo since his days on Saturday Night Live. Murphy assisted in developing the story with writers Barry W. The film also features Halle Berry, David Alan Grier, Martin Lawrence, Grace Jones, and Chris Rock. When he meets his new boss, Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens), Marcus discovers that she is essentially a female version of himself, and realizes he is receiving the same treatment that he delivers to others. The film stars Eddie Murphy as Marcus Graham, a hotshot advertising executive who also happens to be an insatiable womanizer and male chauvinist. Boomerang is a 1992 American romantic comedy film directed by Reginald Hudlin. ![]()
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