Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Your Friend — 19 Sep 2008

"Baby I ain't never coming home.".

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Your Friend on 19 Sep 2008.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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The first decline of Eddie Murphy, with only a handful of performances/films since Harlem Nights being watchable or actually good, and the…

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By Staush P (21) on 18 Jul 2015

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By Kevin L (2,013) on 24 Mar 2013

A few mildly comical bits that gave a lighter view of 1930's criminal groups. Apart from a few descriptive lines this is forgettable…

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By Alex S (2,786) on 22 Apr 2014

This is one of my favorite films. I like the sets and costumes. I laugh until it hurts every time I see it…

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By Matthew H (1,857) on 01 Aug 2013

This movie was pretty good. Laughs were there and it had an okay story but it just the got a little stale in the last 30 minutes…

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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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Harlem Nights (1989) C-116m. ?? D: Eddie Murphy. Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, Danny Aiello, Michael Lerner, Stan Shaw…

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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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