Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by William M — 04 Oct 2007

No other movie has a better cast of comedians!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by William M on 04 Oct 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Brian B (2,161) on 25 Apr 2016

First and foremost, any critic that rates this spectacular movie with anything less than 90% is either one of two things…

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By Shalea D (2) on 23 Aug 2014

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 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 Shawn W (1,705) on 27 Dec 2014

Still remember the theatre I saw this movie!!! It was a packed house and everyone loved the movie…

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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 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 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 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 G (806) on 02 Feb 2018

The biggest problem is...it is boring. The film never gets going and wasting Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy is a sin…

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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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