This was an unpleasant experience, and it’s unlikely I’ll revisit it, nor would I suggest others do so. I am generally fond of Eddie Murphy; often, I rely on him to elevate films because he has such a distinctive presence. However, the character he portrays here is just as irritating as Owen Wilson's, and that annoyance is heightened by Murphy’s larger-than-life personality – a quality this role doesn’t require su…

It’s been quite some time since I last watched this, and my impression remains largely unchanged – it’s still fairly unremarkable. These kinds of movies that pair up characters often rely on one being eccentric while the other is grounded, but in this case, both were unusual. Looking back, a clever approach would have been to parody something like *Mission: Impossible*, perhaps by casting an actor known for serious r…