Coming To America (DVD)

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...