Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Pierre E — 01 Jun 2008

Nothing but legends of comedy in the film.

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Pierre E on 01 Jun 2008.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 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 Alexander C (2,448) on 05 Dec 2012

This was built up so much for me, that by the time I saw it, I was expecting something FANTASTIC. That, unfortunately, is not what I got…

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By Ben G (949) on 05 Apr 2018

Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor, and Redd Foxx all in the same movie is pretty awesome…

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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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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 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 Carlos I (1,309) on 14 Mar 2017

The movie seems like it's not sure if it wants to be serious or a comedy…

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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 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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