Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Marc P — 09 Dec 2007

2nd favorite movie ever. 3 generations of comedy legends in on film.

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Marc P on 09 Dec 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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By James M (2,946) on 25 Nov 2015

A window into the Harlem renaissance. Classic. I could watch it again and again…

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

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