Review of Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) by James M — 19 May 2008

Very funny, great observational humour - especially when it comes to the differences between men and women and attitudes to sex. Top man.

This review of Eddie Murphy Raw (1987) was written by James M on 19 May 2008.

Eddie Murphy Raw has generally received positive reviews.

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Arrrrghhhhhhh man this is toooooooo gooooood. fuck me. fuck this is good. Old times in L.A. we were there live!!!!!! LIVE! loving it…

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Lmao....one of the funniest things I have ever seen in my life. If you like to laugh..this is a 100% MUST WATCH…

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Genius! Watch Delirious, it's better…

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