Coming to America

1988

1h 57m

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6.9/10

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Comedy

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An African prince decides it’s time for him to find a princess... and his mission leads him and his most loyal friend to Queens, New York. In disguise as an impoverished immigrant, the pampered prince quickly finds himself a new job, new friends, new digs, new enemies and lots of trouble.

Directors

John Landis

Writers

David Sheffield(screenplay by)

Barry W. Blaustein(screenplay by)

Eddie Murphy(story by)

Stars

Eddie Murphy

Arsenio Hall

Shari Headley

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Prince Akeem …

Semmi …

Lisa McDowell

Cleo McDowell

King Jaffe Joffer

Queen Aoleon

Darryl Jenks

Patrice McDowell

Landlord

Maurice

Oha

Hold-Up Man

Vanessa Bell Calloway

Imani Izzi

Calvin Lockhart

Colonel Izzi

Vondie Curtis-Hall

Basketball Game Vendor

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Boy Getting Haircut

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Rose Bearer #1

Stephanie Simon

Rose Bearer #2

Directors

John Landis

Writers

David Sheffield(screenplay by)

Barry W. Blaustein(screenplay by)

Eddie Murphy(story by)

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7/10

I didn't enjoy it as much as expected, but <em>'Coming to America'</em> is nevertheless still good. Eddie Murphy is unsurprisingly the star of the film. Any notable scenes include him, which isn't a shock given the obvious and the fact he plays a number of characters; on that note, only Akeem amused me - the barber shop guys... not so much, to be honest. James Earl Jones (Jaffe), John Amos (Cleo) and Frankie Faison (landlord) are the most noteworthy in terms of those away from the lead, while there is even an appearance from someone named Samuel L. Jackson - what ever happened to that guy?! I wanted/anticipated much stronger humour, if only due to Murphy's presence. I can't say I laughed that much, which is disappointing. The romance parts are probably more memorable to me, even if it's kinda familiar in those regards. With all that said, I can see why loads thoroughly enjoy this - it just didn't fully land on me, personally. Still worth viewing and I'm very much up to see the sequel.

r96sk05 Mar, 2021