Eddie Murphy (“The Distinguished Gentleman”, “Metro”) stars in “Boomerang”, an amusing romantic comedy that does not revolutionise anything but it is entertaining. It’s sad that this Murphy film seems to have slipped under most people’s radars.

In “Boomerang”, we meet successful advertising executive by the name of Marcus (Murphy). He is successful and a real womaniser but things start to change when a new female boss (Robin Givens) arrives on the scene. Marcus desperately wants to woo her but he soon discovers that she is more like him than he could have imagined. This causes problems for Marcus both professionally and personally.

Eddie Murphy is really good as Marcus. Initially, this character is slick and confident but he eventually becomes sympathetic and that’s because the writing is good. Robin Givens is okay as Jacqueline. Halle Berry (“Executive Decision”) is great as Angela. David Alan Grier (“Jumanji”) and Martin Lawrence (“National Security”) play Marcus’ friends but the characters do not really feel necessary to the story. Grace Jones (“Conan The Destroyer”) is actually quite funny as Strangé, an overly aggressive woman that becomes the face of a new perfume that Marcus’ company is marketing. Eartha Kitt (“The Emperor’s New Groove”) also has a small role in the movie and she generates a few chuckles.

“Boomerang” is a delightful romantic comedy that leaves you feeling good. It has the right amount of heart and enough funny lines for you to invest in the characters. I find it sad that Murphy’s “The Nutty Professor” got so much praise when “Boomerang” is so much better. Unlike that movie, this one does not rely on toilet humour and fat suits, it relies on a relatively smart script to keep you engaged. If you are a fan of Murphy or you like intelligent romantic comedies, I recommend keeping an eye out for “Boomerang”.