Marcus Graham is a hotshot advertising executive at a major Chicago firm. He is charming, wealthy, and drives a sleek Saab convertible. However, Marcus has a strict rule regarding women: he dates them, sleeps with them, and loses interest the moment they show signs of commitment or "flaws." He is currently juggling several women, including the sweet but clingy Angela (Halle Berry) and the casual-fling obsessed animal rights activist.
Marcus believes he is next in line for a promotion to Vice President. However, his boss informs him that the company is being restructured and a new Creative Director is being hired from New York—Jacqueline Broyer.
Marcus is immediately captivated by Jacqueline. She is stunning, powerful, and incredibly sophisticated. He assumes he will easily seduce her. However, Jacqueline is cold, distant, and strictly professional. When Marcus attempts his usual charm, she brushes him off, making it clear she is not interested in a workplace romance.
Boomerang (1992) is an American romantic comedy directed by Reginald Hudlin and produced by and starring Eddie Murphy. The film blends workplace satire, romantic-entanglement comedy, and themes of gender, power, and redemption. It was notable in the early 1990s for its predominantly Black cast, glossy corporate setting, and blend of mainstream studio comedy with fashion-industry glamour.
The casting of Boomerang is widely regarded as one of the strongest aspects of the film.