Included Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier, Grace Jones, Eartha Kitt, and Chris Rock.
The boomerang swings when Marcus meets his new boss, Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens). Jacqueline is Marcus in a skirt: richer, smarter, colder, and far more experienced in the game of seduction. For the first time in his life, Marcus is the one being used, ignored, and left waiting by the phone. boomerang 1992
(Halle Berry), though he must overcome his own confusion and past behavior to win her back. Eddie Murphy : Marcus Graham, the charming ad executive. Robin Givens : Jacqueline Broyer, the confident boss and Marcus's foil. Halle Berry Included Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier, Grace Jones,
However, the "boomerang" of the title refers to karma. Marcus gets a new boss: the brilliant, beautiful, and devastatingly composed Jacqueline Broyer (played with icy perfection by Robin Givens). For the first time in his life, Marcus is the one being played. Jacqueline treats him exactly the way he treats other women—using him for sex and then dismissing him coldly. For the first time in his life, Marcus
Directed by Reginald Hudlin ( House Party ), Boomerang has an exceptionally polished, almost aspirational aesthetic. The offices of the cosmetics company are a masterpiece of early 90s Art Deco revival—all black marble, chrome, and bold primary colors. The costumes (by Ruth E. Carter, who would later win Oscars for Black Panther ) are sharp, confident, and deeply influential. The film presented a world of affluent, powerful, stylish Black professionals rarely seen in Hollywood at the time.
The central thesis of Boomerang is the "taste of your own medicine" narrative. For the first half of the film, Marcus treats women as disposable objects. When Jacqueline treats him the same way—ignoring his calls, seeing other people, and prioritizing work—he experiences the anxiety and emasculation he previously inflicted on others. The film critiques the double standard of dating in the early 90s.
Boomerang was a box office success, grossing over $131 million worldwide on a $40 million budget. Critics were pleasantly surprised, praising Murphy for toning down his usual manic persona and delivering a more restrained, charming performance. It holds a solid reputation today, often cited as one of Murphy’s best and most mature comedies.