Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Garland J — 18 Apr 2009

One of the best comedies of all time... nothing comes near it!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Garland J on 18 Apr 2009.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Kevin P (1,697) on 05 Jun 2016

Funny how the critics review is 21% and the audience score is 81%. Harlem Nights is a classic if you want comedy. It's not the Godfather…

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By Guido S (546) on 13 Dec 2013

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By Anthony C (1,179) on 05 Dec 2012

You put Redd Foxx ,Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy together you have a great movie with lots of laughs…

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By Matthew F. J (1,288) on 30 Aug 2014

Great film, good cast, great set up and cool soundtrack. Why oh why Eddie Murphy doesn't direct more of his own films…

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By Dolores Barclay (29) for Associated Press (1,685) on 11 Jun 2018

Murphy's writing is about as snappy as a Sunday school lesson…

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By Carl P (82) on 27 Dec 2012

Great movie and to realize the stars that are in it is something you only get once in a lifetime…

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By Desson Howe (75) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Jun 2017

Unfortunately, entertainer-for-life Murphy, directing for the first time, seems to have spent his energies on topping the bill rather than…

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By John B (4,244) on 14 Feb 2013

Eddie Murphy promised great things with this early attempt at a serious film…

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By Abel D (318) on 13 Mar 2013

It may not be as great as its powerhouse cast suggests, but Harlem Nights does have clear effort put in it, thanks in part to its lavish production…

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By Nate T (451) on 25 Nov 2015

A window into the Harlem renaissance. Classic. I could watch it again and again…

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