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List Price: $14.98 | | Label: Paramount
Salesrank: 5630
Released: June 5, 2007 |
| Our Price: $7.72 |
| Used Price: $4.75 |
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MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: DVD |
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Editorial Review:
A pampered African prince comes to Queens in search of a bride.
Genre: Feature Film-Comedy
Rating: R
Release Date: 5-JUN-2007
Media Type: DVD
Description of Coming to America (Special Collector's Edition):
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 (Special Collector's Edition) Reviews:
The Best Movie Ever From Back in the Day! 
2009-09-19 - This movie is the best thing from back in the day! I know my co-worker (something like a friend) will enjoy this on his birthday. They did remake this on dvd again, bue i couldn't find it in stores so i bought it on amazon. Eddie Murphy played a good role in this film. Shot-out to Eddie Murphy! This movie was so funny as hell i tell yaa! Thanks Amazon! Keep it up!
Dee Smalls
Representing Decatur GA
bought the wrong thing 
2009-08-01 - The DVD is "HD". It is not formatted for a regular DVD player. Therefore I cannot view it. It appears to be in good condition. I will not make this mistake again!
Coming to America 
2009-07-17 - Eddie and Arsenio were funny, I really liked the make up on Eddie playing the white guy.
Coming to America
2009-07-09 - It arrived earlier than expected, and it was in great condition. My friend loved it for his birthday present!
coming to america bluray
2009-06-11 - the picture quality on this bluray is very good, you wont be disappointed if you buy it, the bit in Zamunda is simply marvelous, great picture detail and color, pretty cool sound too. highly recommended it!
