Review of the best films with Eddie Murphy

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Eddie Murphy is an American comedy actor. Coming from a poor family, he managed to become one of the most popular actors not only in the United States, but throughout the world. The peak of the acting career of a black native of Brooklyn came in the 1980s, however, and today he successfully starred in various cinematic projects, although not as often as his fans would like. You can also see Eddie Murphy in various television shows. To which he is always invited with pleasure. The article details the best films with Eddie Murphy - one of the most charming representatives of the American film school.

Career start

In 1982, director W alter Hill presented his action comedy 48 Hours to the world. The film, starring young Eddie Murphy and established Hollywood star Nick Nolte, tells the story of a hard-nosed detective who is looking for gangsters who brutally de alt with a representative of the law. In this case, a prisoner helps him. A smart guy becomes a detective's partner not out of the kindness of his soul, but because he wants to regain the stolen once 500$000.

Films of the first half of the 1980s

June 8, 1983 was released another comedy with Eddie Murphy - the film "Swap Places". In the 116-minute project directed by John Landis, the main character was played by actor Dan Aykroyd. Americans liked the comedy tape. In the US, it was watched by about 29 million viewers. Trading Places earned $90 million worldwide.

Comedy tells the story of a we althy Wall Street manager Louis Winthrop III. His life changes dramatically after his bosses argue among themselves that even an uneducated person from the street can handle Luis's duties. And they find this instead of Luis, unaware that by doing so they will endanger their entire multi-million dollar business.

In 1984, the film with Eddie Murphy "Beverly Hills Cop", directed by Martin Brest, was released. The picture of the action comedy genre triumphantly walked through the cinemas, collecting $ 234 million in the US alone.

In this film, Eddie Murphy plays a police officer working in the city of Detroit. One day his friend is killed. A police officer goes to Los Angeles to find traces of the killers.

Local police officers initially treat the newcomer with hostility. The attitude towards him changes in a positive direction after his colleagues find out how cleverly he can get out of the most difficult situations.

Film popular in Russia

Under the slogan "Eddie Murphy - the Chosen One" in 1986 comes out on the screens comedy fantasy film "The Golden Child". Directed by Michael Ritchie.

A lot of money was invested in this film with Eddie Murphy - 25 million dollars. However, the producers' risk turned out to be justified: only in the USA the tape earned several times more.

In the film "The Golden Child" Eddie Murphy's character Chandler, a resident of Los Angeles, must save the world. And for this he needs to save the life of a child with magical powers.

Best Films

Here is a selective list of films with Eddie Murphy, which includes the most popular tapes with his participation:

1. "Trip to America".
2. "Beverly Hills Cop".
3. "For life".
4. "Mr. Church".
5. "Shrek" (voice).
6. "Cool guy".
7. "Dream Girl".
8. "Honorable Gentleman".
9. "How to steal a skyscraper".
10. "Deceive everyone".

In 2019, Eddie Murphy starred in Coming to America 2. The film will be released in 2020