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Storyline

A snobbish investor and a wily street con-artist find their positions reversed as part of a bet by two callous millionaires.

Released

1983-06-07
Revenue

$90,404,800
Budget

$15,000,000
Runtime

1hr 56m
Genre

Comedy
Status

Released
Language

English
7.5
Production

Cinema Group Ventures, Paramount Pictures

Crew

John Landis

Director

Herschel Weingrod

Writer

Aaron Russo

Producer

Keywords:

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A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2018-12-23

The Prince and the Pauper with Eddie & Dan on sparkling form. Mortimer & Randolph Duke are two repugnantly rich brothers, they make a bet... read more

The Prince and the Pauper with Eddie & Dan on sparkling form. Mortimer & Randolph Duke are two repugnantly rich brothers, they make a bet that sees the role reversal of top toff yuppie, Louis Winthorpe, and wise cracking street hustler bum, Billy Ray Valentine. That's about the strength of the films plot, yet it makes for a very funny film that crackles with glee due to it's excellently written script. Watching the respective characters rise and fall respectively creates laughs aplenty whilst asking the question of how we all would cope in similar circumstances? Sure the film does beat one over the head with its social message, we are in no doubt from the off about the gap between the rich and the poor, and yes the colour of a persons skin also rears its ugly head here to make this one of the more braver comedies of the 80s. Billy Ray Valentine (a brilliant dual performance from Eddie Murphy) is elevated up the social ladder, he becomes a force in industry, but as the progression enthrals him it also makes him aware that the things at the top end of the ladder aren't exactly stand up doings. Winthorpe (a perfectly casted Dan Ackroyd) drops further down the social ladder and resorts to behaviour that nobody from the upper echelons could ever have dreamed he would be capable of - it's only an encounter with prostitute Ophelia (Jamie Lee Curtis at the peak of her sexiness), and her good heart, that starts to see an upturn in his now dead bottom fortunes. The gags come thick and fast, both verbally (Murphy on fire) and visually, as the film sees the whole cast fusing together to create a cracking comedy. Come the denouement on Wall Street we are privy to a joyous and savage turn of events that ice the clever Christmas cake we have just digested. It does have an 80s sheen about it, and viewing now in post 9/11 times it's got a tint of nostalgia value to it, but really it's all about the script, the stars and a kick in the eye for those who think nothing of treading on the people below them, enjoy. 8/10

A Review by JPV852 8

Written by JPV852 on 2020-11-26

Seen this one numerous times over the years, not quite a laugh-out-loud riot or anything but still pretty funny throughout with great perfor... read more

A Review by Peter89Spencer 8

Written by Peter89Spencer on 2020-12-29

Is it offensive? Very much. Is it worth watching? Absolutely. Is it funny as hell? Hell yeah! This classic OUTRAGEOUS comedy caper is the... read more

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-10-20

I am not really a fan of Eddie Murphy, but with the help of Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche doing their own version of a more manipulative pair... read more

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A Review by John Chard

A Review by John Chard 8

Written by John Chard on 2018-12-23

A Review by JPV852 8

Written by JPV852 on 2020-11-26

Seen this one numerous times over the years, not quite a laugh-out-loud riot or anything but still pretty funny throughout with great performances all around. Although their screen time together was m...

A Review by Peter89Spencer 8

Written by Peter89Spencer on 2020-12-29

Is it offensive? Very much. Is it worth watching? Absolutely. Is it funny as hell? Hell yeah! This classic OUTRAGEOUS comedy caper is the perfect holiday film to watch in between Christmas and New ...

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2024-10-20

I am not really a fan of Eddie Murphy, but with the help of Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche doing their own version of a more manipulative pairing akin to "Stadler and Waldorf", he delivers well here in ...