Saturday Night Live - The Best of Eddie Murphy

Rating:
Summary: RIPPED OFF!
Review: I gave this DVD 4 stars the first time it was released and 1 star the second time. I bought it the first time it was released. When I saw the different cover and the words "bonus editon", I assummed it contained the missing episodes fans were requesting that weren't on the first DVD. Wrong. There were too many great episodes missing: "Guy Talk" with Michael Jackson, "Ronald Reagon is My Father", "Cotton Land", "Tyrone & His Reggae Band" and more. Thank goodness I rented this one first, but I still feel cheated. What do fans have to do to get what they want?

Rating:
Summary: not as good as the ORIGINAL
Review: I had this video about 5 years ago, i loved and lost it. when i ordered this video i was under the impression it was the same one, but it was lacking many sketches such as the galactic prfalactic, and some of the Mr robinsons neighborhooh sketches like the black market baby. i am totally unimpressed with this video b/c i knew what to expect prior to ordering it, if you dont, youll get a good laugh, because it is hilarious

Rating:
Summary: VERY INCOMPLETE!!!!
Review: I LIKE THIS VIDEO IT IS GREAT AND IT IS FUNNY. BUT IT IS MISSING A LOT OF EDDIE'S PERFORMANCES. I AM GIVING THIS VIDEO FIVE STARS BECAUSE EDDIE'S ACTING IS GREAT AND THE VIDEO IS VERY FUNNY!!!!

Rating:
Summary: yesh, that was bad!
Review: I must first confess, say and state that I never have or will be a great fan of SNL. I find most of the sketches to be to tame, docile and not especially witty. Even in the case of this tape, i.e., Saturday Night Live - Best of Eddie Murphy VHS ~ Eddie Murphy (starring the great Edie Murphy), this also becomes painfully prevalent. Mr. Murphy seems stifled at times, with the restrictions (that TV impose and especially that of network TV) have and his true comedic pinnacle or genius; and he can never be fully real, genuine nor as authentic as in his more raunchy and personal tapes, i.e., Raw, Delirious; which are both funny beyond words and have sketches that are not so afraid to offend the watching public (which in itself is a great shame since the sketches could have and would been so much wittier, smarter and better executed if , i.e., Mr. Murphy could totally play his characters with the fear of reappraisal). No, (sorry Mr. Murphy) this tape in question, i.e., Saturday Night Live - Best of Eddie Murphy VHS ~ Eddie Murphy was a total and complete failure (on many mentioned and written levels) and I will therefore not watch it again.

Rating:
Summary: Get the Original Video this is a Rip Off
Review: I suppose SNL didn't want Eddie Murphy's Best of to be the best of the entire collection. I got the original VHS years ago when it came out and it ROCKED! This one has deleted some of the best scenes from the original: Jazz Talk, Reggae for Boy Scouts (at least that's what I'll call it) and the Alfalfa Buckwheat reunion was the funniest ever! WHERE IS IT!??! I like the old.

Rating:
Summary: It's Eddie at his best!
Review: If you love Eddie's "raw" humor...then you'll enjoy this VHS. Hilarious!!!

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Summary: "Clean" Eddie Murphy!
Review: It is extremely rare to use the words "Eddie Murphy" and "clean" in the same sentence, which ring true in "Saturday Night Live-The Best Of Eddie Murphy". After watching Murphy convey such a unique and endearing comical warmth in which he brings to many of his SNL characters, especially in this video, it makes you wonder why Murphy resorts to using rather obscene language and risque adult themes prevalent in many of his stand-up comedy videos, such as "Eddie Murphy:Raw" and "Delirious", which are highly recommended for laughs, even though these are not satisfactory for young audiences to view. If Mr. Murphy cleaned up his act in the language department, he'd still be just as hilarious. On the other hand, if the adult themes and language were excluded entirely, the routines wouldn't be as interesting and much of their viewer appeal would be lost. No need to worry with "The Best Of Eddie Murphy-Saturday Night Live". It's "G" rating means that it's a video the whole family can watch together, although there is a slight possibility that the ethnicity present in certain skits may offend certain people, so it's best to watch this with an open mind and just laugh out loud! The only thing I dislike about this version is due to the fact there are two different skits, one that replaced the jazz skit where Murphy portrays a "Thelonius Monk"-type musician, sporting a clear plastic mask, which I found quite hilarious! Instead there's a drone skit with Eddie dressed up as Gumby, saying the oft-used phrase "I'm Gumby, Dammit!" Somebody please gag me with a spoon! Another skit featured here that wasn't in the original video was a different second skit of "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood" featuring Mr. T. Even though I don't remember the original second skit that was in the original video, I would say the Mr. T skit is/was as equally as funny. The most hilarious skit of the bunch here is definitely the "Jesse Jackson" skit. You'll have to check that one out for yourself! You rarely see any clean, wholesome and comical productions starring Eddie Murphy that are out there, which is why it is necessary to include "The Best Of Eddie Murphy-Saturday Night Live" in your comedy video library. Purchase this rare gem before it is taken out of print!

Rating:
Summary: "Clean" Eddie Murphy!
Review: It is extremely rare to use the words "Eddie Murphy" and "clean" in the same sentence, which ring true in "Saturday Night Live-The Best Of Eddie Murphy". After watching Murphy convey such a unique and endearing comical warmth in which he brings to many of his SNL characters, especially in this video, it makes you wonder why Murphy resorts to using rather obscene language and risque adult themes prevalent in many of his stand-up comedy videos, such as "Eddie Murphy:Raw" and "Delirious", which are highly recommended for laughs, even though these are not satisfactory for young audiences to view. If Mr. Murphy cleaned up his act in the language department, he'd still be just as hilarious. On the other hand, if the adult themes and language were excluded entirely, the routines wouldn't be as interesting and much of their viewer appeal would be lost. No need to worry with "The Best Of Eddie Murphy-Saturday Night Live". It's "G" rating means that it's a video the whole family can watch together, although there is a slight possibility that the ethnicity present in certain skits may offend certain people, so it's best to watch this with an open mind and just laugh out loud! The only thing I dislike about this version is due to the fact there are two different skits, one that replaced the jazz skit where Murphy portrays a "Thelonius Monk"-type musician, sporting a clear plastic mask, which I found quite hilarious! Instead there's a drone skit with Eddie dressed up as Gumby, saying the oft-used phrase "I'm Gumby, Dammit!" Somebody please gag me with a spoon! Another skit featured here that wasn't in the original video was a different second skit of "Mister Robinson's Neighborhood" featuring Mr. T. Even though I don't remember the original second skit that was in the original video, I would say the Mr. T skit is/was as equally as funny. The most hilarious skit of the bunch here is definitely the "Jesse Jackson" skit. You'll have to check that one out for yourself! You rarely see any clean, wholesome and comical productions starring Eddie Murphy that are out there, which is why it is necessary to include "The Best Of Eddie Murphy-Saturday Night Live" in your comedy video library. Purchase this rare gem before it is taken out of print!

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Summary: The Last Great SNL MEMEBER
Review: Nobody since EDDIE MURPHY Left SNL has rocked the stage Like Him.his Impressions and takes on SIngers Inspired a whole Generation of Comedians.SNL hasn't had anyone since that has matched His Wit&Genius.James Brown Hot Tub is a Classic.

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Summary: Mr. Robinson
Review: The title explains one of his pricless characters and he is hands down the best SNL dude ever buy this