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Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
Brand: PARAMOUNT PICTURES
EAN: 0097361222943
Format: Color, DVD-Video, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: Paramount
Manufacturer: Paramount
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Paramount
Region Code: 1
Release Date: June 05, 2007
Running Time: 116 minutes
Sales Rank: 3927
Studio: Paramount
Theatrical Release Date: June 29, 1988
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Coming to America casts comedian Eddie Murphy as pampered African prince Akeem who rebels against an arranged marriage and heads to America to find a new bride. Murphy's regal father (James Earl Jones) agrees to allow the prince 40 days to roam the U.S. sending the prince's faithful retainer Semmi (Arsenio Hall) along to make sure nothing untoward happens. To avoid fortune hunters Prince Akeem conceals his true identity and gets a 'Joe job' at a fast-food restaurant. Murphy and Hall play multiple roles and there are innumerable celebrity cameos peppered throughout the proceedings including the Duke Brothers (Don Ameche and Ralph Bellamy) from Trading Places. Coming to America made further headlines when humorist Art Buchwald sued the film's producers for plagiarizing one of his works. Buchwald carried the case to trial where he won a sizeable judgement against the film's producers.System Requirements:Running Time: 116 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY Rating: R UPC: 097361222943 Manufacturer No: 122294
Amazon.com:
Half of the characters in this 1988 John Landis potboiler seem to be played either by Eddie Murphy or costar Arsenio Hall, swaddled in elaborate Rick Baker makeup appliances that render them unrecognizable but also weirdly immobile. As a pampered African prince who journeys incognito to Queens, New York, to find a bride who will love him just for himself, Murphy manages to look smug and naive at the same time. There are enjoyable sequences of Murphy's Prince Akeem applying his lordly manner to his new job in a fast-food emporium, and falling for the boss's spirited daughter (Shari Headley), who teaches him how to party down, American style. But the fish-out-water premise is never fully exploited. Star spotters will have a field day locating Cuba Gooding Jr., Donna Summer, Louie Anderson, Vondie Curtis Hall, E.R.'s Eriq La Salle, and Samuel L. Jackson in their minuscule supporting roles. --David Chute
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Murphy's Best, Never to be outdone!
This film is now 20 years old, and every aspect of it is simply iconic. Classic. Memorable. Genius! If you disagree, "What do you know from funny, ya bastard?!" Every line in this movie is a line worthy of repeating, every scene one worthy of re-enacting. Easily one of the top ten comedies of all time, and top 100 films of all time. From Zamunda to McDowell's, you'll feel the greasy goodness of Soul Glo in your hair and delight to the sounds of Jackson Heights' own Mr. Randy Watson with his band, ... Read More
Rating: - Finding a Bride in New York City
This is a hilarious movie by Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. One gets reminded of the Klump family from the "Nutty Professor" films when Murphy and Hall's numerous performances of different characters are shown. It was a blast to seem them!
James Earl Jones, Madge Sinclair, and John Amos give excellent performances, while Shari Headley sure is beautiful. Cameos are also a plus: Louie Anderson, Samuel L. Jackson, and a couple of fictional characters from "Trading Places".
The ... Read More
Rating:  - Good story but only in an African-American setting
Not all African women are submissive and this film was built on this premise. I have never heard of an African man travelling all the way to America to find a bride, but I have heard stories of African men coming to America to study and then falling in love with non-African women. The storyline is about a prince who does not want to have an arranged marriage with a submissive "African" woman so he travels to America to find an assertive bride. As an African lady, I did not enjoy watching it. It is not ... Read More
Rating: - Coming to America
This movie is in my top five favorite. Eddie did an Outstanding job in this Comedy.Great job putting this movie on Blu Ray. I bought the Beta,DVD,& Blu Ray. You want this movie for your collection.
Rating:  - Coming to America
Every crazy stereotype that existed was applied to this moving. Still a good laugh. But it and remember...
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