Review of Trading Places (1983) by Jarfus J — 29 Mar 2012

I seen this movie on Netflix and it was awsome.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Jarfus J on 29 Mar 2012.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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The story and dialogues are too simple, to I didnt enjoy the jokes also. Sometimes the scenes are even very unrealistic…

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Hardly surprising that some of the jokes in this 1983 movie are dated but the clever social satire and comedic talents of Murphy and Aykroyd…

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By Richard M (1,299) on 31 Oct 2016

Very good comedy that stands the test of time. Murphy & Acroyd flawlessly carry the movie…

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By Carlos M (2,069) on 20 Sep 2018

The Book of Job meets Pygmalion in this intelligent comedy that benefits from great performances (especially by Eddie Murphy), and, no matter…

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By Aaron G (813) on 17 Jul 2016

Felt more like a middle-school play than a movie. I know Dan Aykroyd can act... just not in this movie…

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By Everett B (37) on 01 Nov 2018

Had me laughing from start to finish. Eddie Murphy and Dan Aykroyd at their best in this classic movie. It hold up over 30 years later…

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