This 'Coming to America' Performance Overshadows Eddie Murphy
The Big Picture It's nearly impossible to examine Eddie Murphy's overall brilliant career without bringing up the movie that arguably propelled him to new levels among the Hollywood comedy elite. Sure, it's easy to single out early classics such as Trading Places, 48 Hours, and Beverly Hills Cop, but when it comes to full-on comedy, Coming to America gets the crown. Released in 1988, the film showcased Murphy's comedic talents with both character work and perfect timing.
Arsenio Hall Wasn't a Household Name Before 'Coming to America' Before the movie's release, Hall was surely not a household name as he had only popped up in a few TV series here and there, in addition to providing the voice for Winston Zeddmore in the animated series The Real Ghostbusters for 91 episodes.
It's not until both Akeem and Semmi arrive in New York when fans get to experience the multiple characters both talented stars portray. As the duo arrives at their low-income apartment building, they meet the members of the barbershop who work beneath it. This is the point where viewers are exposed to different people performed by the comedic leads. Murphy here plays the most talkative barber, as well as an old man who seems to be a permanent fixture there.
At a packed fundraiser, where Akeem first lays eyes on the woman he will eventually aim to marry, another Hall character is showcased, hosting the event. This man is Reverend Brown, a loudmouth, sometimes crass, larger-than-life character who seems to include tiny bits of a sermon with every sentence he mutters. In fact, Reverend Brown manages to even squeeze in a musical hymn here and there, even if it's just one word.
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