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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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DVD Special Features:
Theatrical Trailer
English Dolby Digital 5.1
German Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English for the hearing impaired, English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Alan Cooper
Format:DVD
Murphy at his best, and not a donkey in sight.... Good film, good quality product. Does exactly what it said it would.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Noodle
Format:DVD
If there's one film I can rely on to make happy its this! SO Funny! Such an easy watch..
LOVE IT!!!!
LOVE IT!!!!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By S. JENKIN
Format:DVD
This is an absolute comedy classic and a must have for anyone's DVD collection! The humour is very discrete and will leave you chuckling throughout the movie (rather than bursting out with laughter), which is perfect - as it keeps the storyline remaining very realistic, and with constant cheesy jokes (like with many other films from the time) I don't think it would have been. Luckily a lovely balance is struck here, and viewers will acknowledge both the humorous nature of the film as well as the realistic messages about love, possessions and class divisions that it portrays. The formidible features of this movie far outweight the questionable features, but if/when you buy this movie, you will notice that the ending was rather hurried - I don't want to spoil the ending for you so I won't point it out here, but you will certainly be scratching your head a bit at the end. I found that another questionable feature was the soundtrack. The African music played at the weddings and whenever the King was about was excellent, but as soon as they get to Queens, horrible 80's pop tunes start blurting out! This was obviously to attract the mainly white audience of the 80's comedy scene into enjoying the film, but it was dissapointing because it wasn't realistic; I don't think any of us associate the roughest areas of Queens in 1988 with pop music! But despite these flaws, the acting is wonderful and the plot gels in perfectly... a wonderful film!
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great item. classic film. great service. thanks
great item. classic film. great service. thanks. brought it as i wanted to show my daughter the connection with other Eddie Murphy film, "Trading Places" The Duke... Read more
Published 20 days ago by Belinda
3.0 out of 5 stars
Through the eyes of an African prince...
It's not as funny as I thought it would be, and the presentation is not too special, but I do rather like it. Read more
Published 2 months ago by RetroGamerWales
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny
Arrived fine in its box like new, very funny dvd its a must have, one of the clsssics. Very pretty scenes at the beggining and end along with the hillarious comedy of cours!
Published 4 months ago by sarah cheadle
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not again ! ! ! !
It was most enjoyable to watch, again, and again, and again, oh 'eck. I can't stand this much longer .... help ! ! !
Published 5 months ago by Johnners
5.0 out of 5 stars
A true classic
It is probably THE Eddie Murphy movie. The best one he ever did. A funny tale with a bit of a cinderella-spin in it and a sweet ending. Read more
Published 5 months ago by U. K.
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Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy actually acting and not swearing every other word. I do have a bit of an Eddie Murphy collection going on though despite this. I think he is very funny. Read more
Published 5 months ago by RTB1602BLUE
5.0 out of 5 stars
coming to america
this movie is so funny. i can't stop laughing. ha ha ha. its a great movie. watch it and see
Published 6 months ago by Mrs T
3.0 out of 5 stars
In the summer of '88, Prince Akeem discovered America
Eddie Murphy is the only reason why this movie was funny at all. Had he not been in it, it probably wouldn't have even been known, let alone well-known. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lord Anon
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just tell me you didn't love me when you thought I was a goat herder,...
Coming to America is directed by John Landis and adapted to screenplay by David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein from a story originally created by Art Buchwald. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Spike Owen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eddie M at his funniest!
We'd worn out the video of this classic movie, so just HAD to have the DVD ... which was delivered on time, exactly as described - splendid all round!
Published 11 months ago by Gadget
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