Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Candy R — 22 Mar 2008

Every funny person is in this movie! Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx. Della Reese is still able to steal the show!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Candy R on 22 Mar 2008.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Bedford C (18) on 24 Aug 2018

I always thought this was a cool movie. I think it not being sure if it was a gangsta movie or a comedy cost it with a lot of people…

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By Joshua L (2,111) on 14 Dec 2013

There is some fucking funny lines in this movie that make it a must watch…

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Why oh why oh why is this movie rated so low by the 'experts…

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I'll be kind because I love Eddie Murphy, but this movie sucked…

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By Guido S (546) on 13 Dec 2013

Pretty much standard mob type movie with a great cast, but the movie isn't funny or good despite the comedic talent on hand…

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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 Amy M (638) on 14 Jun 2014

I love this movie and I dust it off every few years so I can just kick back and laugh…

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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 Tanner B (443) on 04 Mar 2017

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

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