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Eddie Murphy's 1988 vehicle Coming to America was probably the point at which his status as a mainstream big-screen comedian finally gelled, following the highly successful 48 Hours pairing with Nick Nolte. Never mind the hackneyed storyline: under John Landis's tight direction, he turns in a star performance (and several brilliant cameos) that is disciplined and extremely funny.
Murphy plays an African prince who comes to New York officially to sow his wild oats. Privately, he is seeking a bride he can marry for love rather than one chosen by his parents. With his companion (Arsenio Hall, who pushes Murphy all the way in the comedy stakes), he settles in the borough of Queens and takes a job in a hamburger joint. A succession of hilarious satire-barbed adventures ensue, plus the required romantic conclusion. The script is crammed with ripe one-liners , but "Freeze, you diseased rhinoceros pizzle" has to be the most devastating hold-up line of all time. Film buffs will appreciate a brief appearance by Don Ameche as a down-and-out, but this is Murphy's film and he generates warmth enough to convert the most ambivalent viewer.
On the DVD: The only--rather pointless--extra on offer is the original theatrical trailer which adds nothing apart from a rapid recap of the story. But the 1.78:1 anamorphic widescreen presentation (the picture quality is diamond sharp) and Dolby Digital 5.1 soundtrack recreate the original authentic cinematic experience. The choreography of 1980s pop diva Paula Abdul in the lavish wedding scenes and Nile Rodgers' pounding musical score are the main beneficiaries. --Piers Ford
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film shows eddie murphy at his true best, and combines comedy with a very serious messgage too, I was in stiches through the whole film, watch out for a brief appearance by samuel L Jackson too. Definately a must have!!!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
The story is based on the concept of love for the sake of love, for who people are, not what people are. But Murphy and Landis are sensible, they know not to wallow in the moral highground, and simply do what they do best, i.e comedy. When the crown prince of a rich African country rejects his planned marriage, he sets off to Queens, New York, to find a wife who will ove him for who he is, not what he is. He poses as a common student from Africa, with the help of his servant. Murphy gets a job at the local fast-food joint, where he falls in love with the manager's daughter. The fact that Murphy is African is served as a tool to highlight the difference in cultures between Africans and Afro-Americans. ANd boy is it funny. Murphy excels, of course. Indeed he plays the majority of characters who work in the barber shop, including an old Jewish man, and is brilliant. The film highlights Eddie Murphy's brilliance, his sheer ability, to such an extent that you cannot help but sympathise with his character, and cheer his victories when he wins his love. Plus there's a cameo by Samuel L. Jackson from before he was famous. This is no clever film, it's just basic comedy, occasional very clever and sharp, which is a must for all Eddie Murphy fans.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Coming to america is in my opinion eddie murphys best film and one of the best films of all times, this film will keep you interested all throughout the movie with its jokes and a very good storyline buy this film right now.
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Take a chance honey - take a chance
Eddie at his best - great plot, great script, great performances - this is a seriously funny and witty movie with many many memorable lines -a revisit is a must
Published 17 days ago by SE STEVENSON
A good-humoured story!
Coming to America appears to have some good comedy moments with good acting by the lead actors. A pleasant storyline too.
Published 23 days ago by sandra baker
Passable Murphy venture
On paper Coming to America shouldn't work, but pair Eddie Murphy and the underrated Arsenio Hall together and this comedy is passable fair. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Colonel Decker
Delightful '80s comedy with its heart in the right place
Perfectly sweet comedy of African-American identity, up and down from bottom of the rung via middle class vulgarity to the heights of aristocracy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Philoctetes
Good
One of Eddie Murphy's classics, great film! One of the best comedies to come out of the 80's, and the first time you see Eddie dressed up playing more than one character.
Published 2 months ago by Ms. L. O'conner
A bit of a mess really
Well I'm going to give an honest review of this film - I thought it was pretty poor. I can see that most reviews posted here are full of praise for it, however I just found the... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Scaroth, Last of the Jagaroth
One of the best films ever!
This has got to be the best Eddy Murphy film ever made, the lines are classic, the clothes are even better!
Published 4 months ago by babyjerrymouse
excellent film
One of the classics from the 80's. Very funny film. I will collect many more of Eddies films over the coming months.
Published 4 months ago by Roger
Love it?
Murphy at his best, and not a donkey in sight.... Good film, good quality product. Does exactly what it said it would.
Published 6 months ago by Alan Cooper
King of the Hill
First rate 80s comedy from 2 of the greats of the era: John Landis and Eddie Murphy. Murphy is possibly at his best here, the 'fish out of water' element sparking some great... Read more
Published 6 months ago by ratmonkey
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