Harlem Nights

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Summary: Black or white...you gotta laugh!
Review: I've had this VHS film in my collection since it came out; now the DVD is here...no extras, but finally in a widescreen that shows off the period detail in its glory. Eddie Murphy wrote and directed, and it's an auspicious debut. (Nominated for an Oscar for Costumes). Say or think what you want, this is a funny film, which is not really Black-centered, but shows foibles and general short-comings from all involved. It just happens to take place in Harlem in the 20's. There are serious and pensive looks on Pryor's face everytime someone makes a racial epithet...watch for that. It's powerful! Eddie's a riot, as is Foxx, and Della Reese is magnificent ...must go down as a great line in film history. ...I'm a white man, and I still find no end of humor in this film. Love it or hate it...it's funny!

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Summary: Harlem Nights: Long Awaited On DVD...GREAT MOVIE
Review: This movie is one of my all time favorites and I think the critics and others who scorn this movie have no sense of taste (must be the same critics and people who enjoyed The Blair Witch Project).
The comedic line up in this movie are legendary..Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Eddie Murphy and they do a great job of ACTING in this movie. The critics and others seem to be disappointed that these Legendary Stand-Up comedians don't break charecter and go into a Stand-Up routine in the middle of the movie. This is a situational comedy and is as ever bit as funny as some of Eddie Murphys "praised" comedies like Beverly Hills Cop.
If you are looking for a Stand-Up routine this movie is probably not for you. If you enjoyed "The Blair Witch Project" (The worst movie I personally have ever seen) you probably wouldn't even understand this movie....BUT if you are looking for a great situational comedy that includes hilarious interactions with the absolute Greatest performers in Black Comedy...THIS MOVIE IS A MUST.
Redd Foxx as an Old Blind Stick-Man with an attitude on a craps table...I am in the Gaming Industry ...and trust me just that alone is Hilarious.

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Summary: Veiwers choice
Review: This movie never really got the exposure it should have. I will admitt it is one of thos movies you simply must watch more than once because you miss all of the funny lines the first time. I did not care for all of the swearing; It should have been toned down. I feel if it were made today Eddie Murphy would have not had so much profanity in it. I also did not care for Jazzmine Guy as a sex symbol- her pettite frame and previous role as Witney Gilbert on the TV sitcom, made it hard for me to see her as sexy. Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx were right on key. I really liked the clothes of that era and Eddie Murphy did a wonderful job of creating a very nastolgic look back.

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Summary: Very entertaining.
Review: A very funny movie which will become a classic. I have seen the movie at least 10 times. Hopefully one day it will be on DVD. The television version takes away some of the comedic dialogue. This all star cast that includes comedy greats such as Redd Foxx, Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and celebrities such as Della Reese, and Arsenio Hall. It is almost certain to become a much sought after collectable.

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Summary: An all time favorite
Review: Just the interaction between Red Foxx and Della Reese is worth the price of the movie! And the "con" involving the gangster and the hooker had me rolling on the floor. This movie is really funny. I have watched it over and over again...and pick up something new every time. Loved it!

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Summary: An all time favorite
Review: Just the interaction between Red Foxx and Della Reese is worth the price of the movie! And the "con" involving the gangster and the hooker had me rolling on the floor. This movie is really funny. I have watched it over and over again...and pick up something new every time. Loved it!

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Summary: FUNNY!!!
Review: okay, im 16. i have been involved with this movie since i was 5 or 6. it is one of the FUNNIEST movies i have ever seen. richard pryor (who is one of the original kings of comedy as far as i'm concerned) shows a smooth side, as does richard pryor. the trade-off insults between redd foxx (another original koc) and della reese are classic.[...]. i love this movie [...].

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Summary: The funniest movie ever
Review: I don't know what the reviewers were watching when they saw this movie, but this movie is pure comedy! If you love Eddie then you will love Harlem Nights. P.S. seeing Della get shot in the foot is classic.

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Summary: The Best Comdey Ever Made
Review: This the the best Comdey ever made. You cover 3 Gerations of Great Comdains. It had a great flow all the way thru the movie, could not stop laughing. This is a must go buy movie (no bootleg). It is a shame it took this long to come to the DVD Format. I Love this MOVIE!!!!

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Summary: Juvenile
Review: This movie disappointed me and the viewing public at large when it was released in theaters. Eddie Murphy is, if nothing else, a smart comedian and observer of people. What he's made here appears to be a movie he first dreamed up when he was 11 years old and heard about the history of Harlem. The problem is, it's got exactly that level of sophistication, too. It could, in fact, be very enjoyable for boys aged 10-13, given the crude humor, simple plot, and overly aggressive interaction of the characters. Nevertheless, I can't recommend it to parents because of the extreme profanity.