I wish ‘Trading Places’ (1983) could be traded for laughs
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Though the comedic talents of Murphy and Aykroyd are apparent, they have little to work with.
John Landis
I wish ‘Trading Places’ (1983) could be traded for laughs
‘Blues Brothers’ (1980) is an absurdly bombastic crowd-pleaser
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Landis, Aykroyd and Belushi aim to be the comedy kings, and they hit their target with a rocket launcher rather than an arrow.
‘Coming to America’ (1988) shows Murphy’s versatility
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): “Coming to America” isn’t a hilarious screenplay, but the wild creations of the two leads are a blast.
‘Beverly Hills Cop III’ (1994) a dull trilogy capper
Axel Foley flashback (Movie review): When the star doesn’t want to be there, it’s hard to hide. Too bad, because “BHC3” has a strong mystery plot.
Looking for a great murder-comedy? Get a ‘Clue’ (1985)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): This murder-comedy featured alternate endings before they were cool.