Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by David B A — 10 Jul 2007

After Coming to America, I thought this was gonna be a great movie, instead I got just a mediocre self indulgent shit!

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by David B A on 10 Jul 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Bill S (2,971) 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 Staush P (21) on 18 Jul 2015

I'll be kind because I love Eddie Murphy, but this movie sucked…

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By Nate T (451) on 25 Nov 2015

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

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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 Charles P (1,784) on 07 Nov 2014

Harlem Nights is a tedious and mean specimen of bad film direction. It's so predictable that it feels like it should be a self-satire…

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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 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 Alex S (2,786) on 22 Apr 2014

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 Desson Howe (75) for Washington Post (9,851) on 01 Jun 2017

Unfortunately, entertainer-for-life Murphy, directing for the first time, seems to have spent his energies on topping the bill rather than…

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