Coming to America John Landis Digital Life DVD

Coming to America
starring: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair
directed by: John Landis

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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9786305310341
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Letterboxed, Widescreen, NTSC
ISBN: 6305310343
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Picture Format: Letterbox
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 09, 1999
Running Time: 116 minutes
Sales Rank: 6924
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: June 29, 1988

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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

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- COMING TO AMERICA -BLU RAY
I ALWAYS LOVED THIS MOVIE AND TO NOW VIEW IT ON BLU RAY JUST MADE IT EVEN BETTER.

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- When Eddie was royalty
- Prince Akeem (to his Chamberlain): "Oha, It is my twenty-first birthday. You think perhaps just once I might use the bathroom by myself?"
- Oha: "Most amusing, sir. Wipers!!"

With this one, Eddie Murphy wanted to try something different, to veer away from his patented wisecracking role for a bit. COMING TO AMERICA is more of a romantic comedy and a fable, about a prince who comes to a strange land to find a bride. And, thanks to a hilarious script and to the cast's terrific performances, we end up with a fish-out-of-water movie which stands the test of time.

Prince Akeem (Murphy), heir to the throne of Zamunda, has had it with his cushy life. Dude strolls on carpets of rose petals flung by beautiful servant women (who also clean his ding dong). He's serenaded awake by a live orchestra. He has minions brushing his teeth for him. And he's tired of all this.

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- OH EDDIE, WHY CAN'T YOU BRING THIS KIND OF FUNNY ANYMORE?!!!
Way ahead of its time in story! The acting phenomonal and the cast.... priceless! What more do you need? Eddie Murphy hasn't had anything close to being this funny since Boomerang. The Donkey character in Shrek gives a small glimpse of his comic genius but he made himself into this kids movie dude and closed the door on himself as one of the most sought after comics in Hollywood. John Landis outdoes himself here as I loved this one even more than his classic Blues Brothers movie! The sets are breathtaking and John Amos is hilarious as the Pops to win over. Arsenio has never been better since and that's a real shame. A true Classic!! A+++!!!

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- I watched, I rubbed, I watched again. I am a changed man.
My priest once gave a sermon that changed my life. After that sermon I rented this movie. Coming to America. We have all made journeys in life, but none as complex and dangerous as Eddie Murphy made one day in the late 20th century.

The director must have been a son of an immigrant as he distinctively captured the dream of every man, woman, and child who has climbed the statue of liberty. Reach the top. Climb with every ounce of strength you have remaining. Two more steps! One more! Now, open the door in front of you! You are now inside the Statue of Liberty's face!

I will live every day as if I were inside the Statue of Liberty's face. Thank you Mr. Murphy. I am finally free.

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