Review of Harlem Nights (1989) by Lamar G — 11 Jun 2007

Classic joint... top notch comedians in one movie.

This review of Harlem Nights (1989) was written by Lamar G on 11 Jun 2007.

Harlem Nights has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Shawn W (1,705) on 27 Dec 2014

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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 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 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 Haston L (40) on 11 Jan 2013

Likeable gangster movie written by, directed by, and starring Eddie Murphy. He probably made the tea too…

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By Christian B (433) on 09 Dec 2012

Its a CLASSIC! I have in in my personal collection…

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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 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 John B (4,244) on 14 Feb 2013

Eddie Murphy promised great things with this early attempt at a serious film…

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