Review of Coming to America (1988) by Karen M — 22 Apr 2009

I reckon the 80's produced the best movies.

This review of Coming to America (1988) was written by Karen M on 22 Apr 2009.

Coming to America has generally received positive reviews.

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By Dylan W (323) on 16 Jul 2016

A charming movie that - to be cliche - makes you think Why don't they make movies like this anymore…

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By Rated N (134) on 28 Feb 2018

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By Vincent G (9) on 12 Jun 2018

Now this is such a comedy classic and what a great one…

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Ladies and gentlemen, Mr. Randy Watson…

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By Walter K (66) on 26 Dec 2017

Funny and a must see if you enjoy other comedies of the era…

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By Aaron G (813) on 16 Jul 2016

A charming movie that - to be cliche - makes you think Why don't they make movies like this anymore…

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By Matt D (1,411) on 28 Aug 2017

A fun story with colorful characters that really plays out like a kid's film with breasts and swear words. Nice nod to Trading Places as well…

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By Forrest G (5) on 12 Feb 2018

The fact that this movie is rated at 68% while Coco is sitting at 97% pretty well invalidates the critics altogether…

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By Marioinspace (4) on 14 Oct 2020

Coming to America still stands as one of the best American comedies ever made…

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By Alan B (249) on 01 Sep 2018

Wonderfully wacky. The golden age of Eddie Murphy…

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