Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Charlie C — 19 Jul 2008

Della Reece & Redd Foxx steal this movie... from Eddie Murphy & Richard Pryor no less.

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Charlie C on 19 Jul 2008.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Shawn W (1,705) on 27 Dec 2014

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By Rachel C (435) on 21 Aug 2014

This gets funnier every time in watch it. I love this movie…

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By Ryan L (1,187) on 12 Apr 2017

Like so many movies that critics pan but are entertaining and become classics, Harlem Nights showed Eddie Murphy was a cinematic force in front…

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By Richard Brody (868) for New Yorker (1,403) on 26 Oct 2016

The movie is a whirlingly divergent romp, blending serious violence with outrageous comedy, but it has the feel of oral history, of lives and…

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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 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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One of the best comedian casts of all time…

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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 Kevin P (1,697) on 05 Jun 2016

Funny how the critics review is 21% and the audience score is 81%. Harlem Nights is a classic if you want comedy. It's not the Godfather…

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