Review of Trading Places (1983) by Lindsey W — 13 Sep 2012

I Like Comedy Films, 1933's Duck Soup Is My Favorite Comedy Film.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Lindsey W on 13 Sep 2012.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Azzajkd (5) on 25 Dec 2022

Un classico incredibile e indimenticabile. Uno spaccato della società non solo dell'epoca trattata ma di tutte quelle a venire…

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By Anthony K (935) on 23 Dec 2018

A thoroughly ridiculous film that frankly insults one's intelligence with one outlandish scenario after another…

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By Anthony G (806) on 03 Feb 2018

One of Murphy's best films and a stand out performance from him raises this 80's comedy that still has never been topped in the rags to riches…

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By Jon R (512) on 12 Nov 2017

A mild comedy that is watchable, but overrated and forgettable. (First and only viewing - In my mid-twenties)…

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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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By Craigo79 (1) on 15 Dec 2019

Trading Places is one of the best Christmas movies of all time. Enough said…

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By Ayrton C (660) on 25 Dec 2017

Puntaje Original: 6.5 Aunque resulta divertido, gracias a un genial Eddie Murphy, y en parte reflexivo, Trading Places cuenta con argumentos…

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By Ben G (949) on 28 Aug 2016

You can bet One Dollar that this is a great comedy, but I didn't like Dan Aykroyd coast through absolute, unwarranted poverty…

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By Adam A (1,016) on 04 Aug 2016

This is a great movie. much better than multi-million productions nowadays…

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By Geewah (593) on 23 Jan 2021

To comedic talents at the top of their game, team up brilliantly for this clash of culture, comedy classic. Arguably Landis' best movie…

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