Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Willie T — 07 May 2012

Classic movie every household should have!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Willie T on 07 May 2012.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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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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 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 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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By Landon M (302) on 25 May 2013

A good movie in its own right. however, It's sort of a black version of the movie the sting…

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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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By John B (4,244) on 14 Feb 2013

Eddie Murphy promised great things with this early attempt at a serious film…

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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 Doug S (106) on 06 Apr 2014

One of the best comedian casts of all time…

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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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