Legendary Cast and Laughs HARLEM NIGHTS (1989) Reaction - Your First Time Watching

Join Syntell and Rekkai as they dive into the legendary comedy-drama "Harlem Nights," directed by and starring the iconic Eddie Murphy. This reaction and review video captures our first time watching this classic film, known for its star-studded cast and unforgettable moments.
Synopsis:
"Harlem Nights" (1989) is a comedic drama set in the 1930s, following the lives of Sugar Ray and his adopted son Quick as they run a successful nightclub while dealing with the challenges and dangers of the era. Packed with humor, action, and an incredible ensemble cast, this film is a must-watch for any movie lover.
Cast and Their Roles:
Eddie Murphy as Quick
Richard Pryor as Sugar Ray
Redd Foxx as Bennie Wilson
Della Reese as Vera
Danny Aiello as Phil Cantone
Michael Lerner as Bugsy Calhoune
Jasmine Guy as Dominique La Rue
Stan Shaw as Jack Jenkins
Arsenio Hall as Crying Man
Belinda Tolbert as Annie
Watch along as we react to the hilarious and dramatic moments, review key scenes, and discuss the brilliant performances and storytelling. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more reaction videos and in-depth reviews. Share your thoughts on "Harlem Nights" and let us know what you think of this timeless classic!
Get ready for an episode filled with laughter, action, and the timeless charm of a 1930s Harlem nightclub. See you in the comments!
Fresh and honest reactions from first-time viewers.
Insightful commentary and analysis of the episode.
Discussion on character dynamics and plot development.
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Chapters
00:00 Spoilers!
00:12 Reaction
33:25 Review
#EddieMurphy #HarlemNights #RichardPryor

[@mildredpierce4506]

I don’t think anyone has reacted to this movie ever. I love it when reaction channels find movies that no one else is reacting to.

[@thereallyst]

-4:41 That's not Eddie's brother, that's his Uncle Ray. He's in a couple of Eddie's movies. He's also the drunk that falls down the steps in Coming to America when the landlord is going to show them the room when they first get to America. -22:17 "hash" was a combination of left over diced meat like coned beef and potatoes....

[@bigb2494]

Redd Foxx was to Richard Pryor what Richard was to Eddie Murphy... Eddie said he has a blowup of that iconic pose of the 3 of them together in his studio

[@IsiahBradley]

This is such a *great* idea!!!! Let's pull out all the post-modern classics: "Boomerang," HBO's"The Tuskegee Airmen" and that Tuskegee Experiment movie (remember when HBO was called "BET with money?" LOL!!!), "Love And Basketball," "Love Jones"--the whole post-1985 list, especially focused on early Spike, "Boyz/Hood," etc.!!!! YES!!!!! WOO-WOO!!!!!

[@ladyhotep5189]

Classic right here! Can't wait. ***this movie has so many quotable lines .😂

[@gregorychampion4843]

Can’t forget A Solider’s Story for an amazing cast: Denzel Washington, Robert Townsend, David Alan Grier, Howard Rollins, Adolph Caesar, Art Evans, Larry Riley

[@k3n12ock]

LEGENDARY

[@cruzanshaker]

Classic movie. Just alot of black comedy legends in one film. Its an all time favorite movie

[@JarrodWrightNZ]

Redd Foxx was so, so funny in this... RIP all the legends we have lost from this one

[@JemJam2976]

Thomas Mikal Ford. I met him once. He came up to my sister's school when she was in 5th grade. I was volunteering in her classroom at the time and was there the day. He was very open and down to earth.

[@bigb2494]

Ray Murphy is Eddie's uncle. His brothers Charlie Murphy and Eddie Lynch Jr from their mother's 2nd marriage to Vernon Lynch Sr, who Eddie imitates in Delirious.

[@HorrorGenreLady]

I saw an interview where Jasmine Guy said that Dela Reese was an active minister of her own church when this movie was being made.

[@mostaley5049]

Great reaction guys. I remember seeing this back in the 90s when it was released. Comedy Gold. 👏😊😂🥰

[@saahir18]

I love this movie. The first time I saw it was with my cousins at our grandmas house.

[@latoyahill3454]

About time!

[@IsiahBradley]

DATS RIGHT!!!!! :)

[@thenatural1sttrpg]

oh this gonna be a fun one for sure

[@NestorCaster]

RIP 🪦 😔😔💐🥀 * Richard Pryor as "Sugar" Ray * Redd Foxx as Bennie "Snake Eyes" Wilson * Danny Aiello as Sergeant Phil Cantone * Michael Lerner as "Bugsy" Calhoun * Della Reese as Vera Walker * Thomas Mikal Ford as Tommy Smalls * Carmen Filpi as (The) Doorman * Charlie Murphy as Jimmy * Robin Harris as Romeo

[@jamesgreenhow108]

Ray Murphy is Eddie's Uncle

[@Fluer-de-Lis]

22:26 hash is probably canned corned beef hash that has potatoes in it which would have been popular at this time

[@lalida6432]

Dwayne and Whitley were a hot TV couple. Their characters were the perfect ying and yang couple.

[@IsiahBradley]

I think Saturday-matinee karate flicks, Blaxploitation classics over the decades (and don't forget to put Carl Weathers' "Action Jackson" in there!), and sci-fi and horror movies (sorry, Rekkai) will build this channel tremendously!!! THANKS to both of you, Cornbread and Earl :)

[@nupefromdaville]

Who you been talking to? I thought I saw a drone? lol. Big plans in the works! Big plans. Alot of this ... and never giving up Doctor Who.... big plans!

[@SenseiEpu]

This film is on my all time classics list. For me, it's up there with The Sting.

[@lalida6432]

I love the shootout scene in the street.

[@comeoninmycoop]

Hash is any leftover meat that is crumbled, shredded or chopped. Most likely, this was corned beef hash in a can. But, you can make hash from leftover dinner meat. My mother was known for making it from prime rib and also corn beef fresh from leftovers. Very good fried with onions.

[@geraldjackson3921]

His real name is Tommy Ford

[@bigb2494]

Debbie Allen directed A Different World, but it was the brain child of Bill Cosby. Between the 2 shows he launched a lot of careers.

[@dawnngray278]

I’m gonna go old school… “Let’s Do It Again”. Yes it stars Bill Cosby but it is a star studded comedy classic!!!!

[@JohnnyBarton85]

I think he meant corn beef hash but if not definitely hash browns 🤔

[@sarahb6163]

Well dang yall could've had Della up there. EDIT i was gonna say over jas but after long thought and consideration she is just as legendary because she's still around Amen 🙏🏿

[@isaacfisher9858]

Miguel nunez.Anyone remember sparks.

[@cainsolo1]

I remember watching this in the theater @18:30, dudes gave a STANDING OVATION when Quick shot Dominique!!!

[@deanmalibu3730]

Cornbeef hash in a can my man

[@RexBanner_]

Classic 🐐

[@ginahouston9352]

on your classic Black movie journey, please check out Uptown Saturday Night (1974) and Which Way Is Up? (1977) ... i was just a youngling, but knew those movies were hilarious

[@lalida6432]

Hilarious movie ❤

[@geraldjackson3921]

Hash is corn beef and potatoes shot the really small comes in a can

[@jjkcharlie]

Rage in Harlem (1991), you guys ought to check it out. The Robin Harris', bebe's kids skit is better than the movie.

[@R2Ovidz]

Would love to see ya'll react to House Party.

[@haloboy456]

I think hash is corn beef hash in this instance

[@ladyhotep5189]

Corned beef hash Syntell.

[@EclecticPotpourri]

no Sexyy Red but in the 1920-1940's you would have Bessie Smith asking for "a hot dog for her roll and some sugar for her bowl" that was church music I guess huh lol

[@josearroyo8008]

My pinkie toe

[@nonbeliever4593]

This Movie is Loosely About The Boxer Sugar Ray Robinson's Life In Harlem 1950s His Nickname was Sugar He owned a club Called Sugar Rays And He Was The Boxing Champ

[@ShonuffOfHTX]

There’s no way this is y’all first time watching this?

[@Syntell]

No, we listed this as “Your first time watching” More like a rewatchable.

[@sarahb6163]

He constantly ran up in the joint arresting black folks trying to take down the business to keep his crooked boss and his crooked self afloat. Just a lil fyi for the youngins

[@prissyfelicity]

Hash is Corned Beef Hash & it’s 🤮

[@misterno-ice-guy8082]

Corned beef hash is cheap and easy. It's a salty meal at 3 am when you're drunk and the 24hr corner store is all that's open. Fry some frozen breakfast sausage and mix it in, fry the hash with seasoned salt and you're a popular chef at the party house. It deserves some little bit of love