What a pleasure it is to see such a glamorous array of black people on screen.

Full Review | Nov 27, 2023

Even Akeem's gentle African lilt seems like Murphy trying to distance himself from his star persona, if not demonstrate his range.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Mar 3, 2022

Subtlety is not Mr Murphy's strong point, but on the, whole his spiky charm saves both him and the movie.

Full Review | Jul 22, 2021

John Landis directs the slim affair at a riskily leisured pace; but with some enjoyment from supporting characters such as James Earl Jones as the King and Eriq LaSalle as the Prince's rival for spunky Shari Headley.

Full Review | Jul 22, 2021

It is charmingly old-school in plenty of regards - while remaining quotable.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Mar 31, 2021

Eddie Murphy is a genius, the original is arguably the funniest movie ever made...not a bad movie, but more nostalgic than funny, a cinematic greatest hits package...surprisingly heart-felt, and the fans won't mind the films flaws...

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 11, 2021

At its release was unlike any other film before with such a broad all black cast. This film is funny, at times corny, but always sticks to the main character's heart lead goal

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Mar 7, 2021

This is my favorite comedy of all time. This is one of the two blu-rays that I own.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Mar 4, 2021

This is a classic! I enjoyed every second of it!

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Mar 4, 2021

...really shouldn't hold up as well as it does.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Feb 26, 2021

An unexpectedly sweet, level-headed rom-com.

Full Review | Feb 25, 2021

Murphy shows genuine range in Coming to America and a willingness to sacrifice some raunch for some sweetness

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 25, 2020

Will probably end up as Eddie Murphy's most balanced comedy, as well as his most popular. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 10, 2020

Murphy delivers one of his most gratifying performances.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 5, 2020

Coming to America showcased Murphy at the height of his fame and success and it was the perfect vehicle for both him and Hall.

Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Nov 30, 2020

Nonstop jokes are intended to keep the audience entertained, but many are overwhelmingly immature or simply not that funny.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Aug 31, 2020

This comedy is generally tame and sappy... what we get is homogenized Eddie Murphy, drained of his kinetic comic charm and smiling sass.

Full Review | Jan 29, 2019

Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy and directed by John Landis, takes a lame idea and some very talented comedic actors and manages to avoid a complete disaster. But just barely.

Full Review | Dec 9, 2017

Murphy has dealt audiences the movie equivalent of a royal flush and he is now clearly Hollywood's reigning king of comedy.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 7, 2015

...a worthy followup to Murphy and Landis' first collaboration, Trading Places.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Aug 11, 2014