🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To COMING TO AMERICA (1988) - FIRST TIME MOVIE REACTION!

🇬🇧BRIT Reacts To COMING TO AMERICA (1988))- FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION!
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Hi everyone, I’m Kabir and welcome to another episode of Kabir Considers! In this video I’m going React To COMING TO AMERICA (1988) - FIRST TIME WATCHING - MOVIE REACTION!
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[@OrondeBranch]

Eddie and Arsenio played so many characters in this movie. Classic!

[@mattstorms4037]

No reactors ever let it get far enough. Seeing all the people the played is the best!

[@richardfoster2435]

Don’t get me wrong Kabir I love you and your react to comedy movies but I think you should watch next comedy is another Eddie Murphy in Trading Places because let’s just say you’ll say after you see that movie and then the trading movie you will be shocked

[@MrTommygunz420]

This was Samuel L Jackson's first spoken lines in a movie; and probably explains why he's been typecasted so "MotherFuckerly" ever since. And yes the homeless guys are a throwback to "Trading Places" with Dan Akroyd of Ghostbusters (you should absolutely watch it as well.)

[@BrooklynBeTheBoro]

@@mattstorms4037 I've seen at least two reaction videos that paid attention to the end credits and saw how many characters Eddie and Arsenio played 😂!

[@jannorton5108]

Eddie and Arsenio play MANY parts in this movie. Even the old white barber shop regular was EDDIE!!!!

[@katrinacash6393]

You missed the end credits where they showed all of the different characters played by Eddie and Arsenio! There are a lot of them! That was Eddie playing the singer for the band “Sexual Chocolate” and Arsenio was the preacher and the guy who put the chicken leg in the offering plate among many others that I didn’t notice you pick up on. Even the old white Jewish man in the barbershop was Eddie! 😂😂😂 For another great movie where Eddie plays multiple characters you should check out “The Nutty Professor”. Guarantee you will laugh through it!

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

He missed the soup joke!!

[@sweetmercifulj]

@@dr.burtgummerfan439 where’s the 🥄?

[@benjohnson1633]

Eddie was also “Clarence” the barber.

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

@@sweetmercifulj Ah-HAH!

[@73kevdoc]

The preacher didn't put the chicken leg in the offering plate

[@karlsmith2570]

Hey Kabir, Fun Fact for you: James Earl Jones and Madge Sinclair, who played Eddie's parents in this movie, also played Simba's parents in "The Lion King"

[@stacyjane8014]

Kabir’s delight during this movie has absolutely made my day ❤

[@dlinkster]

Eddie made so many good movies in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Some of the best are “Life,” “Harlem Nights,” the “Beverly Hills Cop” series, and “Boomerang.” Man, that dude is very talented.

[@user-mg5mv2tn8q]

Many, including me, would say his first two movies, 48 Hours and Trading Places, are still his finest.

[@dlinkster]

@@user-mg5mv2tn8q See, now I have to go rewatch them. I remember watching them with the family when I was a kid and I do remember liking both.

[@theresamariegoesplaces9688]

A lesser known film, "The Golden Child" is fabulous too

[@tempsitch5632]

The Distinguished Gentleman

[@devRH23]

Harlem Nights is one of my favorites

[@dionkelly8420]

Eddie Murphy is far more than just a voice actor from the SHREK movies. He's an actor, comedian, writer, director, producer, and singer. His very first movie was TRADING PLACES in 1982.

[@kimzwolinski9919]

Take another look at the barbershop. All except for maybe one they are all played by Eddie and Arsenio. One my favorite comedies ever 😊

[@JonS0107]

Thirty one years later Eddie showed he still has it with "Dolemite Is My Name" (2019).

[@DianaJG8]

I had my fingers crossed that you would watch the credits to see all the parts that Eddie and Arsenio played: from the preacher to the barbershop guys, to the lounge singer, etc. 😂

[@Lola-di8fq]

I wonder did he even watch them

[@DianaJG8]

@@Lola-di8fq - Naw, I don't think he did...🤷‍♀️

[@powerbadpowerbad]

GREAT film,never get tired of watching it.Kabir's reactions were priceless.

[@donaldseale2700]

My favorite part is how Lisa's dads attitude changed from caring about the money to full on Dad mode the second his daughter was insulted.

[@alisummers7984]

Sexual chocolate!!!!! As he stomps his feet- omg classic- this movie never gets old!! - Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall played many of the extra characters in the movie - Sexual chocolate guy was Eddie Murphy, Barber shop - Eddie Murphy played several of the guys in there, so did Arsenio Hall- they were very talented actors-

[@fubar1217]

Don't forget the mic drop....lol.

[@alisummers7984]

@@fubar1217yes! Best ever! Lmao 😂

[@mildredpierce4506]

Let your Soul Glow!

[@Ivy94F]

I can’t tell you how many times my friends and I have stomped our feet and yelled SEXUAL CHOCOLATE!!! With the mike drop and the point to boot. 😂😂

[@nathanlawson313]

Madge Sinclair and James earl Jones were so perfect in this as king and queen that Disney used them as Mufasa and Sarabi in the original Lion King

[@tinagriggs1004]

I love this movie. Seen it several times. The woman playing Eddie Murphys mother actually was fighting cancer during the making of the movie...but finished it. She ended up passing which is why she is about the only one who wasn't in the sequel. I thought the sequel was pretty good. I enjoyed it because it had all the original characters in it after 30 years. That was a warm feeling.:)

[@206beastman]

Her and James wur the mom and dad from lion king

[@LA_HA]

​​@@206beastman The beautiful Madge Sinclair

[@sagittarius420cheefie]

Made Sinclair, and loved the way they portrayed her in this movie. She was beautiful.

[@2wrig777]

A lot of movies don’t hold up 20, 30 years after they came out but this one definitely holds up as a great comedy and a great overall movie.

[@powerbadpowerbad]

AGREED.

[@russellmills4928]

This film is a masterpiece

[@TheRedPeril]

The Samuel L Jackson cameo tops off this movie 👏

[@MrTommygunz420]

It's his first speaking role(and it's absolutely has typecasted him ever since😂)

[@winstongee4505]

Thanks, Kabir, for reminding me how old I am.....LOL. LOOL....I'm only 5 minutes in and I'm loving your reactions!!! And you stopped it too soon...LOL🤣🤣🤣

[@gdhaney136]

I love Eddie Murphy movies from my time - Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, The Golden Child..this one I've seen so many times, and I still enjoy it.

[@hughfuller8416]

Just let your soul glo. Just let it shine through.

[@dianedavid3052]

You need to watch more of his movies from the ‘80s and 90’s he was essentially a comedian who became huge in stand up and then went on to act with great success. After that watch Dreamgirls the part he won his Oscar for, it was an extremely different direction for him and he was outstanding imo

[@mildredpierce4506]

Eddie Murphy was a standup comic first. Then he became a sketch actor on Saturday night live. From there he went into acting in movies. His first movie was 48 hours with Nick Nolte. Even after his movie success, he still did a few notable standup routines. One of them being Raw. The other one was called delirious in which she wore red leather. In the movie Beverly Hills cop, there is a scene when he’s in Beverly Hills and two guys are walking towards him wearing leather and he starts laughing. It wasn’t scripted because he was not aware that they would be wearing the type of leather suit he wore in his standup routine delirious.

[@awkwardblerdgirl6650]

Most of the eccentric characters are either Eddie or Arsenio in heavy makeup.

[@joniroxanne96]

Those guys in the barber shop steal the show every time! 😂

[@lorenrich2525]

As someone born in 1983…. This movie is one of my earliest memories of watching a movie and loving it

[@mildredpierce4506]

Madge Sinclair, who plays the mother, is from Jamaica. I have always loved her. She used to be in a tv show called Trapper John, M.D.

[@tammyparsons5656]

Beverly Hills cop is a must! I was crushing on him so much in his red shirt and crappy blue chevy nova ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

First watch Trading Places. It's Eddie's first movie after Saturday Night Live. Coming to America has become a cult classic. Very comforting to watch on a lazy rainy day for the 100th time.

[@amberreed4443]

I think 48 hours was his first. 1982. Then Trading Places in 83 I think.

[@shellygill5029]

You really should watch it again to figure out which extra characters Eddie and Arsinio played. Yes that was Cuba Gooding Jr. John Amos was the owner of McDowells and Lisa's dad. John Amos had his own tv series called Good Times, as well as being in other movies. James Earl Jones is the King. He was also the voice of Darth Vader in the Star Wars movies. He is a trained Shakespearean actor. He has been in many movies. There is no mistaking his voice. Arsenio, of course, had his own talk show. Eddie has a number of movies under his belt that you might enjoy: Trading Places, Dr. Doolittle, Beverly Hills Cop (1,2 & 3), Harlem Nights, The Nutty Professor ( in which he played several family members) Daddy Day Care, Norbit, Dream Girls ( he sings in this one)....and others. Check out his 1987 televised Comedy Show "Raw". He produced some of his movies. Also has a record called "Party Al! The Time ( video, also includes Rick James) Eddie has had an extensive career going way back to the start of Saturday Night Live. (2nd yr. I think)

[@phillychick4196]

It is your duty to our very CULTURE to watch Eddie’s masterpiece, “Boomerang”!!!!! ❤❤❤❤❤PLEASE!! A look a relationships with an outrageous comedic wit!!❤

[@beesnestna9544]

This is by far, my favorite Eddie Murphy movie. In fact, it's among my favorites movies of all time. Eddie Murphy was a regular member of the Saturday Night Live (SNL) cast a long time ago, when SNL was still funny. Many of the cast members created their own weekly characters and wrote the scripts for the skits (short scenes) their characters would perform in, so Eddie had gained a lot of experience writing by the time he wrote this story. Some of his more memorable (and hilarious) SNL characters were Mr. Robinson, Buckwheat, Gumby and Mr. White. There were other characters he created but I can't think of them right now. Arsenio Hall was the perfect comedian to play Semmi (and Reverend Brown, and Morris the barber😆). Louie Anderson played the perfect, clueless, fast-food, employee. The entire movie from cast to comedy is nothing short of genius.😄 Peace Kabir🕊

[@BIGJOHN866]

Eddie Murphy not just a actor or a comedian, Eddie Murphy can also sing you should checkout Eddie Murphy song that Rick James wrote.

[@parrisj21]

My 2 favorite Eddie Murphy movies are Coming to America and Boomerang.

[@msdarby515]

Did Kabir miss the credits where he'd learn that Eddie and Arsinio played half of the cast?? 😮🤔

[@starman6280]

Of course he did. Kabir rarely pays attention.

[@auburnkim1989]

This movie offers a small sequel to Trading Places with Jamie Lee Curtis and Dan Ackroyd; a fine movie that we usually watch around New Years. Beverly Hills Cop is my favorite but Coming To America highlights the real skills of Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall. The barbershop crew is an excellent model for the appropriate use of whiteface/blackface in film, imo. I hated that you skipped the Paula Abdul choreographed dance at the beginning but wasnt that amazing! Great reaction. Please do more classic Eddie. Big ol thumbs up and have a great weekend!

[@andidreyes5323]

'Mortimer, look...we're back!'

[@hollykinslow5193]

I'm so glad you liked it!! Total classic!

[@wiilli7685]

Eddie is still making great funny films. “Nutty Professor “, “Dr Doolittle”, “Resputia “ to name a few.

[@beaujac311]

Kabir Considers:. That scene of the Sol Glo king pitching that milkshake on Akeem has cracked me up every since I first watched this movie back when it was released. I thought it was great acting on both guys part. Sol glo pitched that milkshake so nonchalantly as if he were the King and Akeem was a peasant. The look on Akeem's face said this is how it feels to be a peon. That is my favorite scene in this movie.

[@annie6771]

Yes. That is Cuba. Also the rest of the barbershop cast is played by Eddie and Arsenio.

[@dee_pendable1]

I saw this movie twice the same day it opened! So many classic lines! 😁😁

[@sallyintucson]

This movie comes on TV at least once a year. SO much is cut! Now go back and look how many parts Eddie Murphy and Arsino Hall played in this movie.

[@bluebear1985]

If you like Eddie Murphy, you'll probably like him in "Beverly Hills Cop" (all three of them) if you haven't seen those films yet.

[@TheCosmicGenius]

Yeah, that was Cuba Gooding, Jr. I never noticed it before. Fun fact here - John Amos was actually a McDonald's manager before he became a big star. Even appeared in a commercial for McDonald's, too. He was also a professional football player before he broke into show business - he played for several teams, & the last was the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs' manager, Hank Stram, read a poem Amos had written, & told him to quit football & pursue a career as a writer. He wrote for a couple of tv series, then switched to acting.

[@lgkf1126]

Oh my freaking gosh!!! Didn't know that. That's awesome

[@afterdinnercreations936]

Busy bee.

[@russb24]

Kind of a backhanded compliment from the coach!

[@jeanettes2170]

Eddie did so many characters in this movie like he did in another movie in the 90s. If you liked this movie you’ll like The Golden Child. It’s classic Eddie Murphy humor.

[@audionmusic2787]

From the Age of Inspiration. You don’t reboot with a different cast. You make a whole new story.

[@altaclipper]

If Akim told her that he was a prince, he'd never be sure that she loved him for himself.

[@Whoozerdaddy]

That's Eddie Murphy and Arsinio doing those roles in the barber shop and others. If you like this one, you'll like _Nutty Professor._

[@zestydude87]

Easily one of my favorites from the eighties. I was 18 and a buddy and I saw this and laughed our butts off the whole movie.

[@loriallen6650]

Coming to America, Trading Places, Harlem Nights for me is some of the best comedic movies (works) ever made. Eddie Murphy is a comedian genius...Facts. The dialogue, acting, humour, character impersonations, sound track, etc...Him & Arsenal together are fire.

[@romulus_]

perhaps his finest and most memorable film. and he's had a lot of good ones.

[@Beans-1111]

I love James Earl Jones in Conan The Barbarian. My favorite Eddie Murphy movie is The Nutty Professor.

[@Marcsansugoi]

Kabir, it blows my mind that a black man hasn't seen Coming to America. It is required to watch this movie together as a family. It has influenced so much of our culture in so many movies, music and videos. Also you are required to watch the credits to the end and we need to see your reaction.

[@williamjones6031]

1. They killed the multiple roles. 2. The appearance of the Dukes is an "Easter egg" from "Trading Places". 3. James Earl Jones AND John Amos! GMAFB😎😎😁 4. A movie featuring John Amos worth a first time/share is "The Beastmaster". 5. This one ties "Trading Places" for my favorite Eddie Murphy movies.

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction....... Eddie Murphy was on Saturday Night Live in the early 80's...... His Early Movie Roles were "48 Hrs" in 1982, "Trading Places" in (1983), and "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984)".... Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall Both play muliple roles in this movie...... Note: the 2 Old Men Bums Eddie Gave the money to were from "Trading Places"....

[@DarkoGalahad]

As I recall the reason McDonald's let them use McDowell's was because McDonald's really liked that in the movie McDonald's were trying to enforce their legal rights.

[@Yogdog69]

The three barbers (including the white, Jewish guy, were all Eddie Murphy. The Rev. Brown and the deep voiced woman who wanted to "tear up" Eddie and Arsenio were both Arsenio Hall.

[@benjohnson1633]

Forgive me please, but I must correct you. Eddie only played “Clarence” the barber. Arsenio played “Morris” the barber, and Clint Smith played the barber named Sweets.”

[@Yogdog69]

@@benjohnson1633 Fair enough...my mistake.

[@josephheitzmann7745]

I hope you paid attention to the credits because Arsenio and Eddie each had several roles in it, Eddie was the Barber the singer as well as several others so was arsenio

[@dionkelly8420]

No that was not Eddie Murphy's brother playing Randy Watson. That was Eddie Murphy. And he was not wearing a mask. Its called facial latex character makeup. The Reverend with the loud rough voice was Arsenio Hall.

[@crucialtaunt5717]

Zamunda forever!

[@NoelMcGinnis]

I really love this movie, but unfortunately the story was plagiarized. Not by Eddie, but by the production company. Art Buchwald actually wrote it and called it “King for a Day” and tried to sell it to all the major studios. They all turned it down, but Paramount literally wrote as much of it down as they could. Art sued them after the movie was released and was given a huge chunk of what the movie made. Sad since the movie is so amazing. But despite its origins, Eddie and Arsenio did a great job portraying multiple characters throughout the movie.

[@BigSleepyOx]

From what I've read, the Art Buchwald plot is totally different though.

[@RandomTrinidadian]

Back when Eddie Murphy movies were worth watching... Though i will admit i did enjoy Daddy Daycare and i would still watch the Adventures of Pluto Nash

[@Big_Bag_of_Pus]

I hope you sat through the whole credits and saw all the roles Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall played, including the old white Jewish guy arguing in the barber shop.

[@dominushydra]

Out of all 80's comedies. This ranks as my #1.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

Also I think a lot of people forget that Eddie Murphy is from New York so it's always a pleasure to see him. Do Movies in his home state in town.

[@terrencemgentry]

(1) The guy who fell down the stairs is Eddie Murphy's uncle Ray Murphy. (2) The actors who played the king and queen also voiced Simba's parents in The Lion King!!

[@lydiaedwards8100]

I love that you are watching this American classic! It's one of my favorite movies. 😂

[@jseven5362]

Yessssssss one of my fav movies!!! Glad to see an outsider react to this

[@Jetz316]

That “old school” computer was the best we had. 😄

[@wendellgee11]

Eddie and Arsenio played the characters in the barbershop and the church also!

[@warrendavis9262]

Glad you were finally able to catch this movie!

[@andreadeamon6419]

If the parents sound familiar - they should. They were simbas king and queen parents in the lion king.

[@LA_HA]

[Edited to include info on settlement] I don't know if anyone else posted this, but Eddie Murphy wasn't the only writer. A comedian and writer named Art Buchwald wrote an original script for this exact story, which Paramount Pictures stole and let Murphy (re)write a script they turned into Coming To America. Buchwald took them all to court and won. I don't know the particulars about the settlement. Note: A couple articles state that, while Buchwald technically won the lawsuit, the lawyers got All the money. We were warned by Shakespeare about these lawyers. It's so interesting and so Very American/Hollywood that the most amazing two mythologies about Africa-Black American interactions were written by Jewish people: Stan Lee wrote Black Panther and, of course, Art Buchwald wrote Coming To America. And they made Wakanda and Zamunda incredible places we all would love to visit, and maybe even live. Though I'm a Shire, Naboo, or Cloud City kinda person myself. I mean, Alderaan would've been great, but...

[@andrewsawyer1375]

One of his best movie roles. Love the opening song & harmonies.

[@russb24]

When the king shows up at McDowell's, he says of Akeem, "Do not alert him to my presence." This paraphrases one of Darth Vader's lines.

[@andrearay5134]

A CLASSIC!!!! “What does dumb fuck mean?” 😂

[@jeanine6328]

You know, Arsenio played the preacher, he was fantastic. They both played multiple characters, you caught him as the singer in the church with His band Sexual Chocolate.

[@michaelnottingham1916]

Classic! Dont waste your time on the 2nd one. Check out the credits again on how many characters both Eddie and Arsenio played...

[@lydiaedwards8100]

I loved the second one, too.

[@BirchLeafPhotography]

You cut out the dance! I would have loved to see your reaction to that. That dance was amazing. Glad you reviewed this - it's such a good movie!

[@shawnanderson6313]

Dude it was awesome watching it with you!

[@brianpakula6376]

I agree James Earl Jones has such an amazing voice

[@fourthgirl]

You have to go back and watch the end credits!

[@mattwhite2328]

The dude who recognized him at the ball game is a reporter in the Daredevil series.

[@arthurlangford5861]

Eddie and Arsenio played almost all of the characters in this movie! the barber, the old Jewish guy. Arsenio played the other barber .The Reverend was Arsenio and Randy Watson was Eddie.

[@chrisjohns4461]

Abode great one from that era: Friday! Pure Chris Tucker!

[@jimmymapes3411]

By far my favorite Eddie Murphy movie.

[@atuuschaaw]

♥ Great movie, and exceptional for the many parts played by Murphy and Hall. ♥ "Eddie Murphy as: Prince Akeem Joffer, the Crown Prince of Zamunda Randy Watson, a soul singer with the fictional band Sexual Chocolate. Saul, the Jewish barbershop customer Clarence, the owner of the barber shop. Arsenio Hall as: Semmi, Akeem's friend Reverend Brown Morris the barber Extremely Ugly Girl, an unattractive female clubgoer."

[@Mvtobebo]

I had to watch it several times to figure out all the parts Eddie and Arsenio play

[@LaFayette3110]

Great reaction! A hilarious classic definitely, i remeber having soul glo as my alarm a few years ago. Another fave is Vampire in Brooklyn, a chaotic horror comedy with him and Angela Basset and Trading Places 😂😂

[@haileybabcock4492]

I know Eddie as a character actor. I think nutty professor, coming to America, trading places just to name a few

[@pepperanne1988]

Eddie and Arsenio play like 5 roles each in this movie XD

[@wallstherb]

Hello Kabir!! Now you need to show us your reaction to Coming 2 America The Sequel. Eddie and Arsenio always play multiple characters. Also, Charlie Murphy used to have cameos in their movies. 🙂😊😉🤩

[@suzz1776]

This is one of my fav movies so I'm glad u reviewed it and liked it.

[@TheMtVernonKid]

I recommend Beverly Hills Cop Franchise,Harlem Nights ,48 hrs, and Golden Child. All great Eddie Murphy movies

[@robertdedrick7937]

HARLEM NIGHTS ! Even better comedy with Eddie Murphy, Red Fox, Richard Pryor, Arsenic Hall, too many celebrities to list ..

[@Miizilla]

Definitely watch Boomerang.

[@TheRobinhannum]

Eddie plays Prince Akeem Joffer, Clarence, Saul, and Randy Watson, lead singer of infamous band called Sexual Chocolate, Arsenio Semmi, Reverend Brown, Ugly girl and Morris..

[@ReymundoCortez]

So i know you didnt show it but the two guys he gave money too was Mortimer and Rudolph the main villains in Trading Places another Murphy classic

[@mypungkin]

You should check out Eddie Murphy stand up Raw. He started as a stand up comic. Oh & BeverlyHills Cop is a gr8 movie too.

[@clinthowe7629]

Murphy plays at least two of the barbers, the singer at the church and maybe more. i never realized the kid at the barber shop was Cuba Gooding jr.

[@kylesummers1565]

Always loved that one!! Peace, Love!!

[@clutch236]

Ok (clap! clap!) listen up: The evidence is clear - "Coming To America" & "Life" are Eddie Murphy's two (Best) movies!......You just seen the greatness of "Coming To America", but there's a good chance that many of you have never seen "Life", a movie starring both Eddie Murphy AND Martin Lawrence. "Life" is a movie by these two top comedian/actors that everyone predicts WRONGLY in terms of (what type of movie it's gonna be. However, everyone that sees it comes out "much more" fulfilled & entertained than what they first predicted!......Kabir, "Life" is the other Eddie Murphy movie that you should "consider" - without a doubt!.........Good reaction!

[@ajruther67]

This is such a cute and funny movie. I love both Eddie and Arsenio.

[@rivercitymud]

I've been in like five churches where the preacher talks like that. Radio DJs have a style of speaking that's called "puking" in the business, and I guess preachers have their own version of that.