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“Coming 2 America” perfectly illustrates the fundamental problem with any and every sequel: having to live up to the film before it.
Since “Coming To America” was released in the summer of 1988, every aspect of American culture has shifted, deviated, and been remixed multiple times along with nearly every aspect of society itself. Haircuts are no longer $8, people don’t carry around a walkman anymore, and the Knicks really suck (though things are starting to look up a little bit). Obviously, countless things have changed over time, and with 33 years of build-up, this movie was faced with an impossible amount of hype set by its predecessor, leaving anyone expecting an amazing follow-up bound to be disappointed.
By Ty Ross
Coming 2 America is hands down one of Eddie Murphy’s best, and most successful movies. When it premiered in ’88, it quickly became a fan favorite and international hit. Showcasing a different side of Murphy to those used to the jive talking, street wise characters from his big screen hits 48 Hours and Beverly Hills Cop. Getting his start on Saturday Night Live by hilariously portraying Gumby, The Little Rascals’ Buckwheat and a more urban take on the PBS kid’s show Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood- Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood, Eddie had built his brand on being anything but child friendly.
Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie Murph
Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie M...
Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie Murphy at the height of
Once upon a time, dear children, before you were born, they made a fairytale movie about a kingdom called Zamunda. “Coming to America,” starring Eddie Murphy at the height of his popularity and charisma, became a huge hit and a cult classic. In this film, dear children, Murphy played Prince Akeem — he didn’t need…
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