Harlem Nights

For some strange reason Harlem Nights has always been panned by critics (the same critics that panned other classics like Fight Club). It wasn't a box office smash either. Yet, from the very first viewing, I've been in love with this film. It's fall-on-the-floor funny. Pryor, Eddie, Red Fox, and Arsenio Hall make a fantastically funny cast.

I believe this was Eddie Murphy's directorial debut. If so, he did a splendid job. The film holds up superbly today and is fun-filled adventure. Don't miss out!

My husband loves this movie. We did not have it in our collection, so I found it on Amazon and ordered it for him. He was so thankful.

The cast line-up is outstanding and the acting is great.

Saturday Night Live alum and stand-up comic Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor,also a stand-up comic,deliver an incredible performance set in the 1940's,when guys wore suits and hats when out in public. This film is one of a multitude of Paramount films Murphy did. Pryor did buddy films with Gene Wilder previously(and one subsequently),but no one can imagine Wilder doing a film like this,set in a New York town that was mostly populated by blacks. Della Reese,late of CBS's Touched By An Angel,even has audiences cracking up over her schtick. Pryor influenced Murphy's brand of humor,neither's is 100% clean like those of some other comedians I could name. Pryor's film career didn't last too much longer after this film because the multiple sclerosis victim became confined to a wheelchair in the early 90's. Despite the paralysis,Pryor occasionally still did comedy concerts. Sadly,the good Lord took away 65-year-old Peoria,Illinois-born Pryor on December 10,2005. Murphy continues his film career to this day,but in mostly non-profane,family-oriented films.

What a funny, FUNNY movie! I don't think of it as essential but it's hilarious. If one bases a review upon the entertainment value of an item, then one must rate it accordingly. This movie scores five stars for that reason, because this movie is HIGHLY entertaining. The only problem I have with this movie is the language, but I understand that it adds to the realism of it. Eddie Murphy is the genius behind the movie (check the credits). There isn't any role in this movie that's a miscast; all are funny including Danny Aiello. The cast is all-star ensemble of comedians including Richard Pryor (the tamest role in the film), Redd Foxx & Della Reese. Get this one because it has to be one of the funniest movies made in the last forty years!

Very funny movie with a very funnny cast...Not a great storyline but neither was Titanic and that boring nonsense won an award...Redd Foxx was at his best and Eddie's sly wit with the parakeet was just genuis..I just wish Robin Harris had more lines as well as Charlie Murphy...But it was still a very funny flick...I wonder how funny the deleted scenes and outtakes were..It a shame they're not in the DVD....