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Black or white...you gotta laugh!
I've had this VHS film in my collection since it came out; now the DVD is here...no extras, but finally in a widescreen that shows off the period detail in its glory. Eddie Murphy wrote and directed, and it's an auspicious debut. (Nominated for an Oscar for Costumes). Say or think what you want, this is a funny film, which is not really Black-centered, but shows foibles and general short-comings from all involved. It just happens to take place in Harlem in the 20's. There are serious and pensive looks on Pryor's face everytime someone makes a racial epithet...watch for that. It's powerful! Eddie's a riot, as is Foxx, and Della Reese is magnificent ...must go down as a great line in film history. ...I'm a white man, and I still find no end of humor in this film. Love it or hate it...it's funny!

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One of the Greatest Films Ever Made
Harlem Nights is one of the best movies ever made. It's a great period piece from the "roaring 20's". It has a cast of some of the greatest comic geniuses from every generation. Redd Foxx is classically funny in his usual manner paired with Della Reese; their exchange of witty banter throughout the entire movie leaves you cracking a smile. Eddie Murphy is as smooth as ever in one of his funniest films. Richard Pryor uses his subtle class to hold this one together. I know some of the language can be a bit much to some people who are not used to it being used as humor. A lot of critics did not think that this movie lived up to the cast involved in it. I am not sure what they were thinking that it should be. It couldn't have been any funnier. It has class, style, great costumes, good dialogue...great charisma between the actor/actresses. I think that if the critics didnt try to be so politically correct all of the time...they might have enjoyed this movie for what it is. Just good old fashioned fun.

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Absolute garbage
If there has ever been a bigger waste of talent than Harlem Nights, I haven't seen it yet.

This movie is what happens when a big star (Eddie Murphy) is allowed to do whatever he wants by a big movie studio. So, he hires his family, friends and his 2 comedy influences Redd Foxx and Richard Pryor.

They spent millions of dollars on wardrobe for this movie and about 5 minutes on the script. It's like they just made it up as they went along. They wanted to look good but left out the funny. Eddie Murphy should be ashamed of this movie.

So, here is Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor and Redd Foxx being funny or entertaining. Quite an achievment. What a wasted opportunity.