Review of Trading Places (1983) by Brett H — 01 Dec 2010

Funny + the best acting of Eddie Murphy, the complete picture of a lost age.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Brett H on 01 Dec 2010.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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