I've never been entirely sold on Eddie Murphy’s performances, but he manages to do pretty well in this fast-paced comedy, largely thanks to Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche who create a dynamic reminiscent of "Stadler and Waldorf," playing off each other with a certain calculating energy. The story centers around two wealthy older men who hire "Winthorpe" (Dan Akyroyd) to oversee their business holdings. He proves succes…

It’s definitely shocking, but I wouldn’t miss it. It’s also laugh-out-loud hilarious. This outrageous comedy remains a great choice for viewing during the days between December 25th and January 1st.

I’ve watched this movie quite a few times across the years, and it's not one of those films that will have you roaring with laughter, but it remains consistently amusing from beginning to end, thanks to the excellent acting throughout. While their scenes together were largely confined to the final half-hour, Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy both delivered strong performances, as did Denholm Elliott and Jamie Lee Curtis (…

Eddie and Dan are superb in The Prince and the Pauper. Mortimer and Randolph Duke, two disgustingly wealthy brothers, make a wager that involves switching places—Louis Winthorpe, a privileged young man, with Billy Ray Valentine, a streetwise hustler. That’s essentially what the plot revolves around, but it results in a very amusing movie full of energy thanks to its sharp script. Observing these characters experie…