His role was really low-key and cool. It was one of his best performances. I was wondering if anyone knew what exactly he disliked about this film since I've read elsewhere that he was very disappointed with the end result?
"A commitment to cinema means to lead a technically deviant lifestyle."
I had also heard this, however Im finding it difficult to find any info on this.
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I've read that Eddie Murphy disliked it, too.
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Why would they all dislike it? This was one of the funniest films EVER!
All the cool comics together in one film: Red Foxx Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor.
How could they all go wrong?
Exactly.
It may not be one of the best movies of all time, but I reckon they had a good time making it.
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Why would they all dislike it? This was one of the funniest films EVER!
All the cool comics together in one film: Red Foxx Eddie Murphy, Richard Pryor.
How could they all go wrong?
I read a Pryor Book(dont know if its the same one) and he said Murphy was a better actor than he was and he loved the fact he asked him to do the film, Redd Foxx felt simular to what Pryor felt
The only one I heard Had a Problem with this movie was THAT PUDDING GUY..........
Bill Cosby said he(Murphy) disrespected Pryor and Foxx, which sounds strange to me, Foxx and Pryor's style is what made Murphy get into comedy and Cosby is a fan of these guys
On a side Note ,in the Pryor book I read , Pryor talks about how Bill need to quit the BS about Murphy because back when they both were young in comedy , Pryor says Cosby had more women and did drugs just like he did
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I just recently read "Pryor Convictions" and Richard actually did like Eddie, he was very fond of him; they didnt quite see eye to eye here and there but they had a great relationship.
I also just recently saw Eddie Murphy's biography on television and he said that he himself was disappointed at the reception and critical bashing of Harlem Nights when it was released but he'd recently seen the film again himself and is very satisfied with it.
"A commitment to cinema means to lead a technically deviant lifestyle."
On a side Note ,in the Pryor book I read , Pryor talks about how Bill need to quit the BS about Murphy because back when they both were young in comedy , Pryor says Cosby had more women and did drugs just like he didshare
One of his best performances?
shareIn his documentary they say he wanted to direct it, and I imagine have a larger role. I think he wanted to be Eddie Murphy's character. I'm glad it worked out the way it did because you have 3 generations of great comedians, Red Foxx, Richard Pryor, and Eddie Murphy.
shareI love this movie, and liked how both Pryor and Murphy played their roles straight-up. This was not a vehicle for them to reprise their stand-up personas, but to actually act.
When we saw a movie featuring Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy, did we not have an expectation that they would be rip-roaring comedians? Sure, we did, and we kept waiting for some hilarity from their characters, which never came; hence, some would be disappointed vs. their expectations.
But, for what it was, it was fun to watch. For me anyway.
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As a later response, I agree with your opinion. The movie was a mixed bag for me, but I did like watching Pryor's cooler, more mature Sugar Ray being the father figure to Murphy's more hot headed Quick. Murphy I liked a bit less as Quick, but I have to admit I was surprised to see how he dealt with Dominique.
shareI love this movie, and liked how both Pryor and Murphy played their roles straight-up. This was not a vehicle for them to reprise their stand-up personas, but to actually act.
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