Review of Trading Places (1983) by Richard W — 19 Feb 2010

If you like movies, you've seen this one.

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Richard W on 19 Feb 2010.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Joe F (380) on 08 Oct 2018

Eddie Murphy and Dan Ackroyd star in this comedy drama where they both interchange their positions in society…

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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 Julia L (372) on 11 Jul 2018

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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 Michael M (3,845) on 30 Dec 2017

Funny how despite some hilariously dated tech on display, this movies overall message and characters are more relevant now than ever…

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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 Denise P (233) on 27 Mar 2016

Clever, intelligent and above all fun, Trading Places is a delightfully entertaining social experiment that brings out incredible performances…

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By Pj Nabarro (328) for Patrick Nabarro (306) on 10 Nov 2018

What really resonates about this comedy, some 30 years after its release, is how it was able to intuitively crystallise the whole socio-political…

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By Sterlin R (141) on 01 Jan 2017

Rating: 83% Featuring a smart script and well-cast actors, Trading Places offers a valuable lesson without giving up on laughs…

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By Jonah5 (4) on 19 Dec 2019

Brilliant film, all of the characters are in tune and the script and imperial music complete the enjoyment…

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