Coming to America (Widescreen): Amazon.ca: DVD: DVD

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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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5.0 out of 5 stars Confirmez moi la tack francaise svp., Oct 2 2004

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Une personne a ce DVD et pourrai me confirmer qu'il y a bien une bande audio fran�aise?

Merci!

Please confirm to me who this dvd have a audio track french?

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5.0 out of 5 stars F U N N Y, Jun 29 2004

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I love this movie. There is nothing I can complain about. This is Eddie Murphy at his Best. This is when Eddie and Arsenio was the BOMB. Every scene makes you laugh. Do you see Samuel Jackson in one of his early roles? Also, ER's Eric LaSalle in his Jeri Curl. This movie is wonderful. I can watch it over and over and over again and laugh at the Soul Glow commercials, because everyone in my area wore a Jerri Curl that looked that nasty. This is a must own.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fun Relaxed Comedy, Jun 14 2004

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Coming to America cheerfully pokes fun at everything. There isn't really a meanspirited moment in the movie. A spoiled Afican Prince comes to Queens, NYC to live a normal life & find his true love. Queens for a future king, get it? The humor isn't exactly highbrow but its constant and Arsenio Hall is hilarious.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Five star cast in a hilariously funny film "fit for royalty"
Coming to America is truly the creme de la creme of the comedic genre. I have watched this movie many times, and never can resist throwing my head back and laughing out loud in... Read more

Published on May 7 2004 by B.A.A.

4.0 out of 5 stars So Funny! You'll only want to see it 2 or 3 times though...
It's an Eddie Murphy movie, OF COARSE IT'S FUNNY! It's not his greatest work, but there are pleaty of good jokes and a tad of romance in there. Read more

Published on Mar 18 2004 by Zoe