Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Kenya J — 06 May 2007

I like this movie, it's kind of funny.

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Kenya J on 06 May 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Logan M (1,902) on 17 Apr 2015

I was hoping that these three icons would get together in a movie.Should have hoped for a decent movie also…

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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 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 Staush P (21) on 18 Jul 2015

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

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By Harry W (1,900) on 15 Feb 2015

Serving as Eddie Murphy's directional debut and teaming him up with comedic legend Richard Pryor, Harlem Nights sounded like it had too much…

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By Ozy (22) on 16 Dec 2014

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

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By Christina A (226) on 22 Feb 2015

Awww! You wanna hit people wit garbage cans.......now I gotta cutchu. LOL!!! Ã°??? Great movie…

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This movie is a primary example of white people not understanding something so they shit all over it and then point at it and call it shit…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 27 Apr 2017

Excessive comedy in tone, with a fine period styling, and whilst it's by no means the two lead's finest big screen outings, it's an enjoyable…

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