Day 3 of Black Movie Month "Coming to America"

Oh I just had to spotlight this film!! This 1988 comedy is in a league of its own with a cast that truly makes it shine on its own. Coming to America is a movie that I can watch over and over and still laugh till it hurts!!For me this is one of Eddie Murphy's most hilarious films to date. And there are so many cameo appearances the list could go for days.

The writing and direction was fantastic along with it being perfectly paced, with constant sight gags and wittiness. The chemistry between Eddie Murphy (Akeem) and the rest of the cast is perfect. Arsenio Hall (Semmi) as well as Eddie Murphy show you that they are experts at playing different characters in the movie. And the barber shop scenes still holds the title as one of the funniest scenes in the movies, hands down!!

Although the movie is supposed to center on the Prince finding his Queen it is more about the comedic situations, and not a complex love story. And that is fine by me laughter is good for the soul. This is a good film to represent the 80s. And regardless of how young or old this movie will always be remembered!!

Now one of my all-time favorite scenes from the film..."She's your Queen-to-be. A Queen-to-be forever. A Queen who'll do whatever his highness desires. She's your Queen-to-be. A vision of perfection. An object of affection to quench your royal fire. Completely free from infection. To be used at your discretion. Waiting only for your direction. Your Queen-to-be."

And the dance routine that comes before it, I am still trying to get those moves down...lol


Coming to America is another classic that guarantees to keep you entertained from beginning to the absolute end.