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Coming to America [HD DVD]
Coming to America [HD DVD]

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Director: John Landis
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, John Amos, Madge Sinclair
Studio: Paramount Home Video
Category: DVD

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars 132 reviews
Sales Rank: 47023

Format: Anamorphic, Color, Dolby, Subtitled, Widescreen
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Dubbed), Spanish (Dubbed)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Media: HD DVD
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 116
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6

MPN: 24624
UPC: 097361246246
EAN: 0097361246246
ASIN: B000O59AGG

Theatrical Release Date: June 29, 1988
Release Date: June 5, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Brand New! Factory Sealed! US Retail DVD! Customer service is our #1 priority. Thank you for choosing MediaThrill.

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Editorial Reviews:

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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

Product Description
Paramount Coming To America - HD-DVD (Special Collector's Edition)
"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 daysto 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 innumerablecelebrity 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 plagiarizingone of his works. Buchwald carried the case to trial, where he won a sizeable judgement against thefilm's producers.



Customer Reviews:   Read 127 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars OH EDDIE, WHY CAN'T YOU BRING THIS KIND OF FUNNY ANYMORE?!!!   October 31, 2008
Way ahead of its time in story! The acting phenomonal and the cast.... priceless! What more do you need? Eddie Murphy hasn't had anything close to being this funny since Boomerang. The Donkey character in Shrek gives a small glimpse of his comic genius but he made himself into this kids movie dude and closed the door on himself as one of the most sought after comics in Hollywood. John Landis outdoes himself here as I loved this one even more than his classic Blues Brothers movie! The sets are breathtaking and John Amos is hilarious as the Pops to win over. Arsenio has never been better since and that's a real shame. A true Classic!! A+++!!!


5 out of 5 stars I watched, I rubbed, I watched again. I am a changed man.   October 6, 2008
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

My priest once gave a sermon that changed my life. After that sermon I rented this movie. Coming to America. We have all made journeys in life, but none as complex and dangerous as Eddie Murphy made one day in the late 20th century.

The director must have been a son of an immigrant as he distinctively captured the dream of every man, woman, and child who has climbed the statue of liberty. Reach the top. Climb with every ounce of strength you have remaining. Two more steps! One more! Now, open the door in front of you! You are now inside the Statue of Liberty's face!

I will live every day as if I were inside the Statue of Liberty's face. Thank you Mr. Murphy. I am finally free.



5 out of 5 stars Great Movie   September 20, 2008
Good transfer, good sound, good picture. For a 20 year old movie, it looks very good on Blu-ray.


3 out of 5 stars Coming to America - Blu-ray Info   September 12, 2008
Version: U.S.A / Region Free
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
MPEG-4 AVC BD-25
Running time: 1:56:48
Movie size: 19,30 GB
Disc size: 23,90 GB
Average video bit rate: 19.74 Mbps

Dolby Digital Audio English 640 kbps 5.1 / 48kHz / 640kbps
Dolby Digital Audio French 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps
Dolby Digital Audio Spanish 192 kbps 2.0 / 48kHz / 192kbps

Subtitles: English / English SDH / French / Spanish

#Prince-ipal Photography (25 minutes)
#Fit for Akeem: The Costumes of Coming to America (18 minutes)
#Character Building: The Many Faces of Rick Baker (13 minutes)
#Composing America (11 minutes)
#A Vintage Sit-Down with Eddie and Arsenio
#Photo Gallery
#Theatrical Trailers



5 out of 5 stars Murphy's Best, Never to be outdone!   August 15, 2008
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, Sexual Chocolate. Get off the damn computer and go watch this great movie already!!!

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