Breathless and breakneck, Bowfinger marks a rousing return to form for writer-star Martin.

Entertaining, great actors but not a home run.

The best thing about Bowfinger is the way the script by Steve Martin is tooled to his own and Murphy's comic strengths.

Bowfinger is a terrifically witty movie that skewers all the right targets. It's self-referential and geared toward movie buffs, but it's not so insular that you need an in-depth knowledge of the industry to get the jokes.