Review of Trading Places (1983) by Dyfan W — 11 Aug 2008

Bronnau J Lee Curtis ar ei gore (di Eddie'm bad chwaith!).

This review of Trading Places (1983) was written by Dyfan W on 11 Aug 2008.

Trading Places has generally received very positive reviews.

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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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Landis' direction is deft, but the sparkling performances are the real draw not only by Murphy and Aykroyd but also by Don Ameche and Ralph…

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