Review of The Golden Child (1986) by Annabelle A — 30 Sep 2007
Eddie Murphy was at the top of his game when he made this lack lustre comedy adventure, playing an investigator who specialises in finding missing children, becomes the chosen one, asked to find a golden child who has been kidnapped.
The question that pops out is who exactly this movie is aimed at. For a family film, its too violent and near the knuckle, and yet its too childish for adults. Either way, its not funny, and Murphy, who grew in popularity with his street-smart wise-cracks, looks like he's been given a gag round his mouth and told to control it. What we get is a Murphy without Murphy. I suppose its still better than Norbit.
This review of The Golden Child (1986) was written by Annabelle A on 30 Sep 2007.
The Golden Child has generally received mixed reviews.
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