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[Bombadil]

This is one of the classics, folks. A severely underrated (by critics) film about a young Zamundan prince who leaves his father's kingdom in Africa to find a woman who will stimulate him intellectually as well as sexually. He arrives in Queens with an upbeat attitude, accompanied by his friend/servant Semmi, played by Arsenio Hall. This is one of my favorite films, and it contains a fabulous ensemble cast, directed by John Landis.

Eddie Murphy - Prince Akeem and various other characters throughout the film.
Arsenio Hall - Semmi and various other characters through the film.
James Earl Jones - King Jaffe Joffer, Akeem's father.
John Amos (bad guy from Die Hard 2) - Cleo McDowell
Madge Sinclair - Queen Aoleon, Akeem's mother
Shari Headley - Lisa McDowell
Eriq La Salle - Darryl Jenks, Lisa's boyfriend.

What does Gaf think of this film? Also, I searched to see if there was already a thread about this and couldn't find one.

 

[cajunator]

One of my favorite movies of all time.

 

[POWERSPHERE]

On Cinema with Bombadil.

Ps: it's Eddie

Pps: awesome movie. RIP Eddie.

 

[equap]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IAztPZBQrrU

 

[zero_suit]

Love it. It's one of those films I always watch when it airs.

 

[ezekial45]

SEXUAL CHOCOLATE

*STOMP STOMP*

 

[cajunator]

I think its safe to say OP you will find very heavily favorable support of this movie.

 

[Flying Toaster]

Great film with a small subtle tie in to a previous Eddie Murphy comedy what else could one ask for.

 

[Tek]

SEXUAL CHOCOLATE

*STOMP STOMP*

I've done that recently after singing karaoke at a bar...everyone cracked up....

 

[MrHicks]

all the barber shop scenes were brilliant

rocky Marciano etc etc

 

[PhoncipleBone]

SEXUAL CHOCOLATE

*STOMP STOMP*

 

[Cerebral Assassin]

Yes, yes, fuck you too.

 

[vas_a_morir]

Love it.

I love when McDowel's owner tells him "stay off the drugs" after he tries so hard to relate to him. lol

 

[Bombadil]

Great film with a small subtle tie in to a previous Eddie Murphy comedy what else could one ask for.

Indeed. Mortimer and Randolph Duke from Trading Places are the two homeless dudes that Eddie Murphy gives all that money to. I think the scene implies that they're going to enter the stock game again and recoup all their riches.

 

[Takuan]

"The royal penis is clean"

 

[commedieu]

Just let it shine through....

Honestly, Coming to America is a great example of a film with diverse characters that don't exactly shout it out every scene. Its a film with blacks, but its not a film about blacks. Being black has nothing to do with the story.

Good story, good fun, that everyone can enjoy. I'm saddened by what (The dude that dresses up like a woman, HAHA no not eddie murphy in his later career..., the other guys...) have turned film of color into.

ahhhcchhhhhhhhhaaaaaa acccchhhaaaa...

 

[Ogni-XR21]

Haven't seen this in a while but loved it as a kid. Back then I didn't even realize how many characters Murphy was actually playing.

 

[Guzim]

all the barber shop scenes were brilliant

rocky Marciano etc etc

Joe Louis had come out of retirement to fight Rocky Marciano! The man was 76 years old.

 

[Jack Random]

Coming to America was the last great Eddie Murphy movie, and it was oh, so great.

 

[Vestal]

"GOOD MORNING MY NEIGHBORS!!!!"

"Hey fuck you"

"YES YES!!! FUCK YOU TOO!!!!"

 

[Magilla]

My wife loves the "Bark like a dog. A big dog." scene. The whole movie is top notch.

 

[Mr.Swag]

Saw this movie for the first time about 2 months ago. It was hilarious. Can't even imagine how hilarious this must have been 20 years ago.

 

[DrFunk]

JUST LET YOUR SOOOOOUL GLOOOOOW

 

[Rinoa]

Best movie ever, watch it every christmas (along with trading places cuz it's a sorta prequel).

I had this song on my wedding for the family entrance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L97GDkVlAvA

Didn't have someone sing the "queen to be" song though! That would be too much!

 

[shintoki]

Joe Louis had come out of retirement to fight Rocky Marciano! The man was 76 years old.

Joe Lewis 137 years old!

I don't see how this is underrated, almost everyone I know loves it and its definitely a classic.

 

[Darklord]

Terrible movie. Never understood why people like it.

 

[strafer]

Cause I'm a karate man! And a karate man bruises on the inside! They don't show their weakness. But you don't know that because you're a big Barry White looking motherfucker! So get outta my face!

 

[SnakeSlashRO]

Fucking yes.

 

[la flama blanca]

Terrible movie. Never understood why people like it.

Get out.

 

[TEJ]

Saw this movie for the first time about 2 months ago. It was hilarious. Can't even imagine how hilarious this must have been 20 years ago.

Me too!

It's sad to see eddie go from this.....to norbit.

 

[Bombadil]

Coming to America was the last great Eddie Murphy movie, and it was oh, so great.

Jesus, you're right. I checked the IMDB and the only film that comes close that also came after was The Nutty Professor. And while I do like that film, I think it was missing a second major character. They just decided to have fat Eddie balance out skinny, obnoxious Eddie.

I don't see how this is underrated, almost everyone I know loves it and its definitely a classic.

It has a low metascore of 48, and an IMDB score of 6.9. I think it deserves a higher rating from both websites.

 

[Dmented]

Joe Lewis 137 years old!

I don't see how this is underrated, almost everyone I know loves it and its definitely a classic.

That was the greatest scene ever. Fucking hilarious. Coming to America is in my top 5 favorite movies.

 

[Vestal]

 

[Guevara]

just let your soul glooooooo

 

[MrHicks]

rofl

 

[MrCompletely]

one of my all time faves, a film that will stick with me my whole life.


Just let your soul glo!

 

[ReBurn]

I love this movie. It is a jewel of the $5 bin.

 

[Magilla]

Cause I'm a karate man! And a karate man bruises on the inside! They don't show their weakness. But you don't know that because you're a big Barry White looking motherfucker! So get outta my face!

Different, but just as good, movie!

 

[cajunator]

the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory.

 

[MrCompletely]

You know him from the What's Going Down episode of That's My Momma!

 

[MrCompletely]

the Giants of New York took on the Packers of Green Bay. And in the end, the Giants triumphed by kicking an oblong ball made of pigskin through a big "H". It was a most ripping victory.

Son, stay off the drugs.

 

[jmdajr]

Absolutely.

 

[Vestal]

Jesus, you're right. I checked the IMDB and the only film that comes close that also came after was The Nutty Professor. And while I do like that film, I think it was missing a second major character. They just decided to have fat Eddie balance out skinny, obnoxious Eddie.

Disagrees with you.

 

[Monroeski]

Also the source of one of the best GIFs ever -

 

[ElRenoRaven]

Ah. I love that movie. Eddie was so awesome in the 80's. I loved Coming to America, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, 48 hours, and probably several others I'm missing. It's weird because after The Nutty Professor the quality of his movies has declined laughter wise.

 

[Bombadil]

Disagrees with you.

Ah. Yeah. That was a pretty good film too. Also underrated.

 

[Rinoa]

It has a low metascore of 48, and an IMDB score of 6.9. I think it deserves a higher rating from both websites.

Giving it a 10 now.

Wasn't there a reason/drama why Eddie and Arsenio didn't do a movie together again?

 

[Guzim]

Jesus, you're right. I checked the IMDB and the only film that comes close that also came after was The Nutty Professor. And while I do like that film, I think it was missing a second major character. They just decided to have fat Eddie balance out skinny, obnoxious Eddie.

Disagrees with you.

I liked Life a lot. Also, how can you forget Bowfinger?

 

[MrCompletely]

Eddie and Arsenio went on to make Harlem Nights, which was funny, but not nearly as memorable. I guess they just couldn't recapture that magic. I think Harlem nights was directed by Eddie. Some great lines in that film too though. Arsenio sucked in it though, he was more annoying than funny.

 

[commedieu]

Disagrees with you.

the movie was epic solely due to Martins pie-run-away strut.. lol.