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List Price: $12.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 14359
Released: March 9, 1999 |
| Our Price: $7.91 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
Half of the characters in this 1988 John Landis potboiler seem to be played either by Eddie Murphy or costar Arsenio Hall, swaddled in elaborate Rick Baker makeup appliances that render them unrecognizable but also weirdly immobile. As a pampered African prince who journeys incognito to Queens, New York, to find a bride who will love him just for himself, Murphy manages to look smug and naive at the same time. There are enjoyable sequences of Murphy's Prince Akeem applying his lordly manner to his new job in a fast-food emporium, and falling for the boss's spirited daughter (Shari Headley), who teaches him how to party down, American style. But the fish-out-water premise is never fully exploited. Star spotters will have a field day locating Cuba Gooding Jr., Donna Summer, Louie Anderson, Vondie Curtis Hall, E.R.'s Eriq La Salle, and Samuel L. Jackson in their minuscule supporting roles. --David Chute
Coming to America Reviews:
Murphy's Best, Never to be outdone! 
2008-08-15 - This film is now 20 years old, and every aspect of it is simply iconic. Classic. Memorable. Genius! If you disagree, "What do you know from funny, ya bastard?!" Every line in this movie is a line worthy of repeating, every scene one worthy of re-enacting. Easily one of the top ten comedies of all time, and top 100 films of all time. From Zamunda to McDowell's, you'll feel the greasy goodness of Soul Glo in your hair and delight to the sounds of Jackson Heights' own Mr. Randy Watson with his band, Sexual Chocolate. Get off the damn computer and go watch this great movie already!!!
Finding a Bride in New York City
2008-08-05 - This is a hilarious movie by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. One gets reminded of the Klump family from the "Nutty Professor" films when Murphy and Hall's numerous performances of different characters are shown. It was a blast to seem them!
James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, and John Amos give excellent performances, while Shari Headley sure is beautiful. Cameos are also a plus: Louie Anderson, Samuel L. Jackson, and a couple of fictional characters from "Trading Places".
The middle and end parts are a bit slow at times, but put that aside, and you've got a clever movie. A-
Good story but only in an African-American setting 
2008-07-19 - Not all African women are submissive and this film was built on this premise. I have never heard of an African man travelling all the way to America to find a bride, but I have heard stories of African men coming to America to study and then falling in love with non-African women. The storyline is about a prince who does not want to have an arranged marriage with a submissive "African" woman so he travels to America to find an assertive bride. As an African lady, I did not enjoy watching it. It is not a good idea to make a story about a culture that one is not familiar with and present it as the truth about that culture. But as much as I did not like the depiction of African people in this film, I liked the adventures of the main characters in America. This is not a film that I would buy in order to watch countless times because I could not relate to the culture of the "African" characters.
Coming to America
2008-07-06 - This movie is in my top five favorite. Eddie did an Outstanding job in this Comedy.Great job putting this movie on Blu Ray. I bought the Beta,DVD,& Blu Ray. You want this movie for your collection.
Coming to America 
2008-06-02 - Every crazy stereotype that existed was applied to this moving. Still a good laugh. But it and remember...
