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Description: Genre: Comedy / Theatrical Release: 1988 / Director: John Landis / Actors: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall ... / DVD ... more
Coming To America (DVD) ... released 07 May, 2001 at Paramount Home Entertainment / Features of the DVD: Anamorphic, Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen / 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

Newest Review: ... he had done this). A lot of the comedy comes in cultural jokes, and there's a fair bit of racial stereotyping in the film for ... more

 ... sure. In fact, I am not sure it could be called politically correct today. There are some moments that are pretty rude. After being sat in a jacuzzi for a while, a woman surfaces and says "the royal penis is clean sir". I always remember that bit haha! The film is very funny, but also has a romantic side to it, and this will appeal to those lovers of a rom-com. Murphy is wonderful: so expressive and witty, I just can't get enough of his infectious energy and enthusiasm, which he seems to bring to every fi...more

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mynameisrui
Premium Review Coming To America (DVD): It is Another Beautiful Day in Zamunda (661 words)
by - written on 21/08/08 (Very useful, 227 readings)
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Coming to America is one of Eddie Murphy's funnier outings. Made at a time when he was actually funny, this film does him no harm whatsoever and only makes you realise how far downhill he has gone nowadays. It was made in 1988 when he was at his peak (it was made just after Beverly Hills Cop 2) Murphy plays Akeem Joffer who is a Prince in a fictional country of Zamunda. Akeem lives a very regal lifestyle and does very little for himself, including washing and wiping, but is not happy living this way. He is due to be married to a woman who has been trained to serve him and obey his commands but this for him is the final straw. Half way through his wedding day, ...  Read the complete review

welshwickedone
Premium Review Eddie and Arsenio are Coming to America (1476 words)
by - written on 07/11/06 (Very useful, 239 readings)
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Coming to America. (Film Review Only) ----------------------------- ------------------------------------- Saturday night in and the night before Bon Fire night. A nice quiet night in front of the TV where I can put my feet up and settle down to watch a film, or so I thought. Many people seem to have forgotten the fact that November 5th is Bon Fire Night, not November 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and certainly not October. Sadly my relax and watch a film had to be delayed until the continuing bombardment of loud bangs and flashes had calmed down at least, which finally happened at 10pm. Hurray get out the flags peace and quiet at last, so feet up, grab ...  Read the complete review

jpegington
Premium Review Coming To America (DVD): Entertaining Comedy - well worth watching (619 words)
by - written on 21/03/06 (Very useful, 70 readings)
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Technical Details: Actors : Eddie Murphy ; Arsenio Hall ; James Earl Jones ; Paul Bates ; Madge Sinclair ; Sheila Johnson ; Cuba Gooding Jr. ; Eriq La Salle ; Cynthia Finkley ; Shari Headley ; Allison Dean ; John Amos Director John Landis Certificate 15 years and over Year 1988 Duration 1 hour and 52 minutes (approx) About the Film: Now Eddie Murphy is a rich African Prince who decides to come to America to find himself a Bride (but without his parents knowing). He is accompanied by his best friend (played by Arsenio Hall) and ends up in Queens (after all where better could ...  Read the complete review

fuzzybear
Premium Review Where is my spoon? (298 words)
by - written on 14/08/08 (Very useful, 55 readings)
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This is one of the better Eddie Murphy comedies before he was forced to resort to doing voice overs in animated greats like Shrek . He plays an African prince who lives a totally pampered life with servants at his beck and call, he even has royal wipers for when he goes to the toilet. However he is not happy with this life and the fact that he has to go through with an arranged marriage, half way through he stops the ceremony and asks permission from his father to go on a trip to America to learn more about life before he settles down, secretly he plans to meet a woman for himself and decides to go to New York with his best friend Semmi played by Arsenio ...  Read the complete review

bruffyboy
Premium Review Coming To America (DVD): Prince Akeem discovers America. (247 words)
by - written on 23/12/09 (Very useful, 7 readings)
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Coming to America is a 1988 comedy film starring Eddie Murphy. It tells the story of an African prince who goes to New York to find a wife. This is a funny film, which is championed by Eddie Murphy's performance as multiple characters (the first time he had done this). A lot of the comedy comes in cultural jokes, and there's a fair bit of racial stereotyping in the film for sure. In fact, I am not sure it could be called politically correct today. There are some moments that are pretty rude. After being sat in a jacuzzi for a while, a woman surfaces and says "the royal penis is clean sir". I always remember that bit haha! The ...  Read the complete review

 
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