WTF Happened to EDDIE MURPHY?

In our latest WTF series, we take a look at some of our favorite stars and filmmakers who have seemingly disappeared or altered their careers over the years to the point that begs the question; WTF happened? Now, before you think we're just picking on celebrities or running some gossip rag stuff, think again! We take a fun (and sometimes funny), researched and fair approach, looking at all angles that led our subject to wherever they are now (which isn't necessarily a bad place at all). If anything, it answers the question on where these fine folks went, how they got there and where you can find 'em now.
In our latest episode of WTF Happened To... we take a look at the career of Eddie Murphy, who got his start doing stand-up comedy before graduating to SNL where he put a stamp on his brand of comedy for the masses. Shortly after, Murphy ventured into the world of feature films and made an even bigger name for himself with hits like 48 Hours, Trading Places, Beverly Hills Cop, Boomerang, Mulan, Shrek and The Nutty Professor. However, a long string of duds soon followed and Murphy found himself struggling to get back on top. Plagued by personal issues and failed attempts at recapturing the magic of his earlier comedy career, Murphy seemed to be down for the count. Then, in 2019, the famed comedian stepped up his game and released one of his finest performances yet with Dolemite Is My Name, a biopic about the late blaxploitation actor Rudy Ray Moore. After that, Murphy did a guest stint on SNL and is planning to launch back into stand-up while reviving some of his more popular franchises, including Coming 2 America and Beverly Hills Cop 4. Is Eddie back on top? We certainly hope so and welcome him with open arms!
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[@ukjamaican4488]

“Life” was NOT a forgettable movie at all, that was harsh imo.

[@barryhercules6486]

A lot of people really love that movie The narrator says it's forgettable. Maybe it won't be relatable or memorable to people of certain backgrounds.

[@georgiakyle1988]

Life is a fantastic film, very funny. Lots of quotable moments.

[@barryhercules6486]

@TheNewyorkdragonYou reckon; "A criminal from the depression era would be watching it? “- 🤔 interesting comment. Nooyawkdragon.

[@charliecervas5504]

Thanks for this.

[@seanbhoycfc4834]

Agreed! Maybe it was forgettable to the Narrator but I'm glad to see I'm not the only 1 who still loves Life. It's a very funny and at times emotional flick.

[@Brother_Dre1900]

"Life", was a good movie. So was, "Boomerang", and " Harlem Nights, good-from where I'm standing.

[@mauricesantinomf]

I agree

[@jr2904]

I watched "Life" so many times as a kid, still do, from time to time. Haven't seen "Boomerang" yet, but "Harlem Nights" was great too, I didn't discover it until I was married and she showed me it to me.

[@adrienegoodrich2939]

Harlem Nights is a classic

[@CaesarCassius]

Naw nigga, dey aint tryna shayde Eddeh Murpheh, e'rybody sayin' dat dat moovie "Laaaf" B wack , yo, a'so wit dat "Hawlem Nites" N da "Boombang" babeh, yeeeah nigga!

[@trent0184]

John Stroud Boomerang is a good one, watch it!!

[@socialmoth4974]

"The Golden Child", "Coming to America" and "Trading Places". He was brilliant in all of them. Love Eddie Murphy!

[@hildareveron6858]

Those where amazing films agreed i loved them and still do.🤗 i still have them in my coleccion

[@charlesbrady15]

So because you enjoyed him in a bunch of B grade trash movies you ignore the facts about his life off screen ?

[@keenynthewise]

First 48 Beverly Hills coo and idc I loved boomerang

[@natashanarushev3450]

I met a guy at a wedding. Not long after he asked me out and we went to see RAW. I was 16, and he was the first guy I kissed. We just "made out" and laughed through out the whole show. Anytime there is a reference to Eddie Murphy's RAW that night resonates in me. I'm 46 now. Yet, still one of the best memories. The kiss and the laughter from RAW. This is what Eddie done for me. ☺

[@jamesdickerson6067]

"Life" and "Boomerang" were quality flicks. Crack kills.

[@markjefferson2434]

Classics! Say it how it is. He could've got awards for both.

[@beemocha]

😂😂 right

[@LastLeft-tk8vu]

Norbit was too

[@keenanweind1780]

I was about to make a comment on 'Life' as well, but I see you beat me to it... (great movie and musical accompaniment by Jodeci)

[@seanyjizz]

Life is one of my all time favorite films. He’s definitely on crack

[@infinity.1111]

"Life" was a terrific movie. not sure how it didn't get more acclaim

[@infinity.1111]

@Ay Ay accurate yet useless

[@JoeBobTheTROLL]

The answer is kinda obvious 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@AnArKeeSeaSon]

I do!.....👀

[@bigolebot]

Because it wasn't *terrific* dumbass 80s baby

[@1020visual]

All black case 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@GunnarClovis]

Being told that Daddy Care was bad makes me feel like a kid who was just told Santa Clause is not real. *search your feelings, you know it to be true*

[@fionaottley4976]

I loved that movie. This guy has no taste.

[@BigHead2615]

I'm always quoting "I missed!" "What do you mean you missed? .... OHHH, no..." lol. Also loved the "Daddy might get an aneurysm" line.

[@triggeredcat120]

That's a legit good film.

[@GunnarClovis]

Yes, Daddy Day Care is epic. Video man is wrong. Santa Clause is real. I had a beer with him last week. It's not even December.

[@reikun86]

I thought it was a sweet family film.

[@thekillingjoke6152]

"Life" was one of Murphy's best movies......a curse on all your houses

[@MS-ql8ek]

I like Coming to America

[@seanstrange459]

Beverly Hills cop, coming to america and the nutty professor are movies I hear people mention alot.

[@FindecanorNotGmail]

_Coming_ _to_ _America_ is a classic. His best film IMHO

[@mdkvisions]

Watched twice in the last 2 days with my kids and it still holds up

[@dkayflowers79]

@@lnanimateCarbonRod 🤔

[@mjohnson1741]

For me it's tide w/Trading Places.

[@judilynn9569]

Everybody I know who saw it loved it. So much so, that he just completed the second one.

[@gregoryhill343]

Really in his top 3.

[@nerdyafrican1185]

If you say “Life” is forgettable then I don’t trust you.

[@lerongoodgaim147]

Facts!!

[@DRob_22]

I remember watching “Life” in the movies. By the end, everyone in the theater was laughing except me. I was pissed off, because I know that stuff (wrongful incarceration)happens everyday. I loved the movie, I just didn’t walk out with a big smile on my face.

[@DRob_22]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 I'm aware of that, but "Life" was about two black men wrongly imprisoned. If the topic were "The Shawshank Redemption," I'd delve into that topic. Andy Dufresne got a bad rap and I was happy when he finally made it out. So, if I would've said that, would you have said, "White people aren't the only ones that get out of jail"? That's how you sound. I can't go into other races' homes and talk about their experiences intelligently, but I can talk about mine, as well as many other people that look like me. I understand your point, but you come across like an apologist, and I was coming from the standpoint of how *I* felt.

[@DRob_22]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 Listen Junior, just so you know, my dad's mom, or my grandmother, is white. And she couldn't even go to her dad's funeral, because his "real family" thought it'd make him look bad. Plus my dad looks white, until you get close up to him. But that's neither here nor there. *SPOILER* So don't give me that cry for sympathy on a topic in which you interjected yourself, as well as your own preconceived notions. Tell me where I said "this only happens to us," and I'll apologize *right now.* I'm waiting... If the movie talked about mixed race kids, I may have divulged that information beforehand, but as it dealt with two black men set up by a racist cop and crooked judicial system, I decided to stay on topic. I'll debate you, ad nauseum, if you like, but it sounds like we both have something in common, at least familial, but mentally, we couldn't be much further apart. And once again, I was talking about how ***I*** felt. Not the entire black population of men, so why don't you go back and read what I initially said and respect that my opinions are my own, unless I preface them differently.

[@DRob_22]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 In my brief initial comment, I used the pronoun 'I' 5 times, never once saying 'we, us, them' or any other term inferring to anyone but myself.

[@GunnarClovis]

I appreciate how unified this comments section is over the "life was forgettable" comment 👍 We are more united than we are divided

[@mutt9779]

Moments like that make me remember not to forget to even be thankful for the most garbage of takes. It's not often the internet is so unanimous on something. I got no dog in the fight(haven't seen the movie, and not much of a fan of Murphy's) but damn it brings a twinkle to my eye seeing the comments so dead set and united.

[@bearthenomad1770]

"Eddie Murphy is funny again" when was he not though? Eddie was like my entire childhood, h'es fucking amazing. I didnt even know people considered him in a negative way until this video lmao

[@101falcon]

Same I've watched and rewatch almost every single one of his movies more times than I can count and while they were some off the mark ones each one had humor some much better than others but you can still laugh at even his worsts. For an example in this video due to the clip choices and commentary it's obvious the narrator thinks of Norbit as one of his worse movies and I don't see it. I've been winded from laughter and that's probably the Murphy movie I've rewatched the most. Is it the best, maybe not but that's only my opinion but it's in no way one of his 'worsts' and it only gets better the older I get. Having humor a child and an adult can both laugh at for 2 different reasons is a gift in itself. Then again this is only my opinion and this video was his (although I don't believe all the movies mentioned probably got fair critics as they weren't experienced or are relying on memory which is usually rose tinted but it wouldn't be possible to be objective (or practical) watching them back to back)

[@fatmooselips3110]

Exactly

[@donjuan8124]

Grew up on Eddie Murphy too. The nutty professor was the first dvd I bought lol loved that movie

[@WalkRobotFilm]

The Golden Child was one of my favorite movies when i was a kid.

[@StrngAzDiamnds]

Mine too! Glad it was brought up. I'm gonna watch📺

[@nickyd3572]

Mine too!!

[@mugentaisen6754]

my family loves Eddie and *the golden child* was one of our favorites xD one of my uncle looks just like the little asian man *(he was also in big trouble in little china)* playing the monk character in golden child.

[@AshenTechDotCom]

one of the most forgettable of my childhood...but... then... i always found Big Trouble In Little China to be a far better movie.

[@cameleyez]

Boomerang is one of his most underrated and best.

[@jacquelinehamm4460]

I agree. Boomerang is underrated.

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

Only problem was it was an all black cast and they weren't portrayed as inner city, poor, or troubled. So white people viewed it as 'unrealistic'. Boomerang is a fantastic movie. Grace Jones, Geoffrey Holder, Martin Lawrence, David Alan Grier, John Witherspoon (RIP), and Tisha Campbell...so many people with great comedic performances.

[@coralxpress]

I love boomerang and still laugh every time i watch it.

[@cameleyez]

@@coralxpress movie has ton of replay value. Halle Berry is so adorable in that movie, so perfect.

[@ahwayzcool4630]

I loved Boomerang.

[@walterjeworski4618]

I only saw Life once when I was 8 years old. I’m 29 now & I still remember parts of it. It’s iconic. Definitely not forgettable. Need to see it again!

[@anneblubaugh58]

Yeah it is a good movie

[@haroldedmunds8928]

Norbit was funny and financially successful. Life and Boomerang are classics. Murphy is very talented and I've enjoyed watching his films for years.

[@IN-tm8mw]

Life (film) forgettable? still one of my top Eddie films today. i still remember the theme song to the film.

[@munkyzzb7504]

Right I said the same thing. I've seen it like 100 times. Also I thought it did pretty well in the box office.

[@MozzieMutant]

The film is very good underrated

[@JoBloOriginals]

It's more underrated than anything, as it just wasn't a big hit for Murphy. Lots of love out there for it, but very much in a cult classic kind of way.

[@IN-tm8mw]

@@JoBloOriginals i guess i'll take the cult classic, since it was played to death in my household. this was before social media, since word on the local street was that it was fire but overall nationally you make a point.

[@DeathBYDesign666]

Being honest I forgot about it until now and just remembered it also had Martin Laurence in it. And that chubby black dude that's in every movie ever made since the year 2000 Anthony something.

[@John01ization]

Bowfinger is possibly Eddie's most underrated movie ever.

[@plushpuppy32]

Exactly, came here to say this

[@davidkymdell452]

Actually....there's a lot of Bowfinger in My name is Dolemite

[@VickStarkiller]

Watched that in my film class for the first time a few years back and I died of laughter. One of the funniest movies I’ve ever seen.

[@MPPharaoh]

Very underrated. That’s actually in my top 3 Eddie movies

[@bbbabrock]

@@davidkymdell452 I hear that is good too.

[@rmglover3191]

You know what - I REALLY like these "WTF" videos. They provide us a retrospective of living actors and an opportunity to honor them and remember how we love(d) them. Thankyou for this!!

[@richardmesser7243]

I didn't see life,but I'm 54 and Eddie Murphy was a big part of our pop culture and it's hard to see an era move on. So thank you for the trip down memory lane with this little doc

[@kedeeky]

“Life” and “Harlem Nights”...are faves.

[@TheRealCaptainFreedom]

He black. ☝️

[@Docmananoff]

Yeah , this video praises Bowfinger and Dr Doolittle but said Life, Boomerang and Harlem nights wasn’t...2 different worlds I see. lol

[@kedeeky]

Docmananoff right. They done bumped their head.

[@jugghead82]

Agreed

[@multistyles]

Yes absolutely two different worlds but that's what makes us so unique and special. Culture creates vast differences in taste, and the evolved human beings are able to experience what other cultures enjoy through the initiated lense. I for one absolutely loved Harlem Nights but can appreciate why another culture wouldn't. We are all beautifully different colors of the same spectrum.

[@moshabraf]

LIFE is NOT a forgettable movie, it had soul & was quite moving with some great peformances.

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

Exactly. "Life" was a great movie.

[@jonsamuels9245]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 Yea he's completely nuts if he thinks Life was unforgettable!

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

@@jonsamuels9245 it really was a great 🎥💯 I thought the "golden child" was gold also.but life was just a good story....."upper roooooom" 😂

[@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433]

@@jonsamuels9245 my favorite part is @ the beginning when they were in jail talking to the dirty cop & he goes "Spanky!? Spanky Johnson!???.....never heard of him".😂😂😂

[@jonsamuels9245]

@@onlyplayaseattacoswiththei9433 🤣 yes. Remember when Eddie said "if u give is a break in sure he'd show his appreciation" and Martin did the money gesture with his fingers and says "mm hmm C'mon Mr Pike!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@xhalox471]

Had to subscribe loving your work bro 🔥💯👌🏻😍👋🏼

[@GlennDavey]

That recent Saturday Night Live episode was really satisfying. We're so lucky to have it. Thanks for everything, Eddie!

[@Ter-Lee]

Forgettable films? The movie "Life" was not one of them. One of my favorite movies. I'll never forget it. It's classic. Did you even watch it? Haha

[@OhFookinELL]

Eddie Murphy is definitely one of the funniest entertainers ever lived.

[@boodro2122]

I've watched a few of your videos, so far, and they are really good. Like, really really good...New sub. Thanks for the great content and well put together videos.

[@triggeredcat120]

I honestly enjoy The Nutty Professor. 1 and 2. Killed myself laughing. And it really touches your heart sometimes because you sympathize with Sherman.

[@bizzyrizzy4075]

Man those are my favorites ! Those Dinner Scenes😂😂 certified

[@Geronimo_Jehoshaphat]

Ted Demme's "LIFE" is one of Eddie Murphy's best movies. But Martin Lawrence stole the show with legit dramatic chops,

[@playboymaxim]

It was definitely my favorite Martin Lawrence movie performance, but Eddie hung right there with him step for step lol

[@NerdGasims]

Eddie and Martin were both great in that one. The way they played off each other was great. Also Bernie Mack was also hilarious, “you going eat your cornbread?” Still gets me rolling when I see that scene

[@monkeyman2407]

I absolutely love that film! Everyone in it did a bang up job, but for me the best performances came from some of the supporting actors such as Bernie Mac, M. Nunez Jr & Rick James :)

[@purpcobainsldg]

@@NerdGasims Bernie Mac didnt say that line dude

[@steviecritiquenewby7874]

You crazy as hell Eddie Murphy stole the show on the movie #Life and he did on dreamgirls also

[@okayyeah8699]

Everyone hates Norbit but me and my brother grew up watching that over and over Eddie Murphy is one of the best ever! Living legend!

[@MaryLou913]

I LOVE Norbit! I dont know why it's so hated on. I think it's hilarious and brilliant. If you know anyone like Rasputia than you know why its brilliant!

[@okayyeah8699]

Mona Liza yep she reminds me of one of my “big boned” cousins who hates on all the skinny girls 😂😂😂

[@Top_Hat_Man]

What Would I Do To The Movie Norbit? I'll Kick It Into Orbit.

[@knowethjc29]

Norbits so good I don't understand all these retards.

[@conordarcyc5882]

Norbit was the best

[@TomasCyr]

This man just said "Life" is forgettable, cmon bruh

[@Hypno_BPM]

“Life” was funny asf, i don’t agree that it was “forgettable” !

[@TheZacharyzlee]

Guy called life forgettable. WTF?!

[@benadams3569]

Yeah, if Life is a forgettable film, then, why is it one of the first films I think about when I think about Murphy? lol

[@anonb4632]

I don't remember it.

[@namastewellness]

Nasia The Chocolate Queen agreed

[@anonb4632]

@elizabeth goddard Bit OTT. I genuinely don't remember it. It may not have had a big release in this country. Some films don't go down well here because they're too American. Forrest Gump washed its face but was never a massive hit. I think the new Mr Rogers film will be the same, since the only place anyone here has seen Mr Rogers is from clips on KZbin.

[@anonb4632]

@elizabeth goddard fhebb litten oop i is iliterit cove 🐣

[@munkyzzb7504]

Harlem Nights is a underrated movie. I think it's kinda become a cult classic especially with black people.

[@JoBloOriginals]

For white people, too! So good!

[@munkyzzb7504]

@@JoBloOriginals Right

[@fangal12]

Growing up we had Harlem Nights and Major Payne on VHS. I watched those movies so many times I wore the tapes out. And yes, my parents let me watch Harlem Nights, that was like a family movie to us lol

[@munkyzzb7504]

@@fangal12 Yeah Major Payne I watched like every night for along time as a kid. I thought it was funny when I seen Della Reese in Harlem Nights cusing. Because she was in touched by an Angel. One of my Grandma's favorite shows. She would not have been happy to see that. Lol

[@fangal12]

@@munkyzzb7504 I loved her in that. "So you wanna shoot people in their pinky toe"😂

[@JohnSmith-gi7jw]

Got to disagree with you on this one JoBlo. "Boomerang", "Harlem Nights", and "Another 48 Hrs." were all GREAT!!!! movies.

[@martin3153]

I very much enjoyed that it was very informative and well presented. I also learned a few new facts. Very good.

[@NerdGasims]

Life is a hilarious movie. It’s not forgettable and not one of his bad movies. Lots of funny moments in that one with some hilarious scenes and lines.

[@coltman2k13]

"He didn't get my cornbread"

[@Dante-fb9ej]

Eddie Murphy is seriously one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. He's an absolute legend.

[@meeshobatayeh3413]

Yes

[@JoBloOriginals]

Agreed!

[@vhscopyofseinfeld]

TheNewyorkdragon well your comment was the most fucking stupid shit I’ve read all week.

[@Noneofyourbusiness2000]

I always thought he was over rated.

[@jarrodedson5441]

@@JoBloOriginals the only movies I've seen him in are Dr Doolittle The haunted Mansion Mulan Shrek

[@AA-ke5cu]

A father who still hangs around and his kids are well adjusted; much respect🌞

[@kennethgambone6127]

I grew up watching this good actor, he's a good man,I'm glad he's still here.much love Eddie Murphy

[@mndforeverthegreat6722]

Your opinion is not valid once you consider “life” forgettable

[@corywilliams9338]

Facts I was done

[@KierensWebofChaos]

FACTS

[@algoodie7761]

M!ND Forever the Great and what he said about Harlem Nights, by the sound of his voice he’s the other so he gone come with the others opinions

[@TipeONegatyve]

You copied the other dudes comment.

[@Plagius8]

Right. Im up here like......stiiiiiiriiiiiiiike 3...3....3 ( moonwalk jump & come down knee on the back of other knee)....heeee(high pitch)!!!!

[@lov4570]

Harlem Nights is UNDERRATED, that movie was so good

[@nicoleraheem1195]

I love your narrative voice and your comedic timing.♥️😊 @Joblo

[@panza.]

LuL wtf, didn't know that song was Murphy :o thanks for making those vids, joblobbi.

[@playboymaxim]

I was just entering high school when Eddie joined the SNL cast, and it was like seeing Michael Jackson for the first time, you just KNEW he was going to be a huge star. His humor was so relatable to those of us in that age range, he was like our generation's Richard Pryor

[@kuunami]

He lost me when I realized that he's judging movies he hasn't seen based on "critics"

[@DREQON2005]

I know right he’s listening to people instead of making judgments for himself and I feel like the whole video is just bashing Eddie

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

These are the merry days of confident incompetence, after all

[@michaelbey1279]

I felt the same way! I loved Vampire in Brooklyn! Was not well received by most but I applaud the guy for trying something different

[@alflemon2783]

I don't think he was judging based on what critics said, more like, he was quoting them, since he has no opinion on the matter.

[@Mister__Jey]

This guy never has a clue what actually happened, he just talks 20 minutes, which film was good, which film was bad and in the end nothing said anything. He doesn't answer his own question about the title at all.

[@drparadox7833]

I remember loving Eddie Murphy's movies. Once in my childhood a TV Channel played all of his movies for a week straight and I loved every second of it.

[@BIGwillTHEGAME]

He's one of my favorite comedians.

[@Eseibio__]

Nothing happend to him he is rich and has 10 kids

[@mikearchibald744]

Getting rich and having ten kids are pretty big 'happenings'.

[@Eseibio__]

@@mikearchibald744 facts

[@insaneo8860]

And a life is one of the funniest movies ever f****** made anyone who didn't like it must not have seen it

[@lordoshower3478]

insaneo 88 Saw it. Meandering, dull.

[@mindylou8188]

insaneo 88 you have dog shit taste in movies. Life is not funny at all.

[@cocoknut5004]

@@mindylou8188 life is funny af. fuck you

[@cocoknut5004]

@@mindylou8188 life is funny af, fuck outta here

[@cocoknut5004]

@@lordoshower3478 how is it meandering? its a pretty straight forward story. Don't use words you don't know.

[@Toni185]

Glad he's back again, and "I Spy" did not suck. One of my favorite comedies

[@joshuapatrick682]

Delirious is still my favorite stand up of all time!

[@thatdrewrivers]

Metro is so underrated, it's just a shame that people didn't seem interested in Murphy playing a cop that wasn't Axel Foley.

[@Wine-N-Steak]

I need to watch that one💯

[@rafaeltogami]

Eddie Murphy is one the most talented personalities ever. Well... I got a soft spot for him, he reminds my childhood back in the 80’s (and he still looks the same today, he forgot to get old), always loved his work. I don’t think he was bad in any movie. It’s the other way around, he is always good even in a bad movie. I came to this conclusion watching this video... every bad movie mentioned here I thought “but Eddie was great” in at least some parts. As much as I appreciate many actors, Eddie Murphy is one of the few I’d really like to shake hands and thank him for all the happiness and fond memories his work brought to me.

[@CapitanJusticia]

Rafael Togami I’d love to shake his hand too....and Stallone’s too!

[@rafaeltogami]

@TheNewyorkdragon I respect your opinion, but IMO talent isn't something you lose... either you have it or you don't. Maybe he wasn't doing his best, maybe he was playing the wrong role, maybe a director couldn't defy him enough, certainly he exaggerates more than needed, but I think he always shine (even briefly) in one way or another. Because of him so many awful movies are watchable. But I understand what you're saying, this matter is too subjective anyways.

[@elizabethjordan5755]

Eddie is my generation. Is it me, or is Eddie looking more distinguished with age (my opinion) He was cute as a young man, as he gets older, he looks more handsome, less "goofy".He should do more movies that showcase his maturity ( like more 60's soul icons- Wilson Pickett, anyone?) Eddie shouldn't be pigeonholed.

[@ukrays7668]

Can’t believe he said life was garbage 👀 Life is a absolute classic. One of my favs. Eddies is the goat of comedy!

[@A.L.P.D.]

Thnx 4 everything good man. u were our hero of our childhood. Thnx 4 the laughs.

[@isaiahberry3359]

I’m glad I wasn’t the only person like wtf LIFE could never be Forgettable

[@ScreenHardy]

you just said life was a “forgettable” movie when it’s honestly one of his best. you also called boomerang ass..get it together

[@kiwiangeldust6912]

Kendall Anderson It’s called an opinion you ignoramus

[@Lizard-xu5lj]

Keanu Paler an opinion on something he’s never seen...he said he hasn’t seen like most of these movies but he’ll listen to what the ‘critics’ are saying and just agree with what they’re saying without thinking for himself, thinking of his own opinion.

[@keepit100baby]

@@kiwiangeldust6912 everybody's entitled to an opinion but obviously this young kid that's doing the video don't know history because Harlem Nights Boomerang and Lief is considered Eddie Murphy classics

[@Donamtrx]

Awesome video!! Anytime is a good time to salute one of my most beloved...2nd only to PRYOR🙏🏻

[@harriehausenman8623]

Oh my. So I ended up in *that* part of youtube again... Next stop: Top Tens of Stuffs. Interesting how strong the reactions to "Life" were. "He had to get the bad ones out of his system" cracked me up. Good one. Anyways, thanks for the entertainment. Still way better than what they used to do in the 20th century. What was it called? Oh yeah: Boredom. Keep on blastin' :-)

[@davidmiller4594]

He's releasing 2 movies and is planning a stand up tour this year alone

[@raptorgames9]

Love him or hate him! He is an American classic. There is at least one movie out there that you gotta love!

[@ajluvbug]

Don’t mind me. Just binge watching all these super informative WTF videos

[@lwmson]

I remember him giving an interview back in 1984 while he was at the height of popularity and he said, "I'm hot right now, but you can't stay hot forever, because generations change. Twenty years from now, kids will probably think the stuff I do now is garbage, and they'll follow some guy with a mohawk and a pin in his ear telling jokes and starring in comedy movies." Although the mowawk guy may have never come into fruition, he was right that generations and entertainment trends do change over time, making it unrealistic for any entertainer to remain hot for their entire lives. NO entertainer, let alone movie star, has had an all-hit career and all entertainers go through peaks ad valleys. To have an all-hit career is totally unrealistic. He'll probably never ever revisit the tremendous success he had back in the 80's, but his mark on the history of entertainment is indelible. He opened the door for the Chris Rocks, Martin Lawrences, and Will Smiths of the world who all admit that he inspired them.

[@Berbs73]

“I don’t wanna suck, NO MO” That’s the Eddie I grew up admiring.

[@LawrenceAugust_]

Seems like a lot of people remember LIFE.

[@seanbaker5108]

Life was awesome lol

[@wokeuptoflexx5810]

So true ❤️

[@ViktorKruger99]

Life is one of these rare movies that can balance drama and a bit of comedy. Is really good.

[@101falcon]

Yeah I actually rewatched it a few months ago and it's still good

[@GlennDavey]

Man don't NOBODY knock "Life"! *sobs hilariously*

[@thomashooks5571]

"Boomerang and Harlem Nights" were good and they both aged well especially Boomerang.

[@Flitalidapouet]

So good to see a real movie lover like you. Me too any minute I could be in a movie theatre was like being in paradise. (fucked up family gave helped loving movies.... a lot)

[@LDrumsOhio]

What I find interesting about this video is the evaluation of his career and success of some movies. Like we can clearly say a lot of his films didn't fair well from a profit perspective but there are so many that are essentially must-watch or show up on great movies targeted toward African-American audiences. Examples: Life, Harlem Nights, and Boomerang. I agree that they didn't fair well, but these were films that had packed audiences when I saw them back in the 80s, 90s, and 00s. Also with a lot of the films I mentioned they has majority black actors in the casts which might explain why they didn't have a broader appeal. You want to go down to Ray's Boom Boom Room? :)

[@Brother_Dre1900]

You are right. For black audiences, "Harlem Nights", " Boomerang", and "Life", we're classics.

[@JoBloOriginals]

For white dudes, Boomerang and Harlem Nights are also classics (even if not box office hits). Love those flicks!

[@diablorojo3887]

@@JoBloOriginals Latino man here, and I love Harlem Nights too

[@fangal12]

Harlem Nights is my favorite comedy and Boomerang is my favorite rom com. With the mainstream success of Girl Trip, Black Panther and the Madea Movies I think if both of those came out now they would be hits since the general audience is no longer put off by black movies.

[@metalgamerk9549]

@@Brother_Dre1900 Nah. I tried to watch Harlem Nights. I really tried. But stopped halfway. Boring and the jokes where lame. And by the way I LOVE Richard Pryor. But in that movie you could feel that he didn't wanna be there. My favorite Eddie Murphy movie is 48 hours. Nolte and Murphy had great chemistry.

[@DBSG1976]

I love that you recommend "Bowfinger", truly a classic.

[@martinrosendahl9134]

Eddie was in some of the movies I've watched the most times - and still watch regularly. I will never get tired of Beverly Hills Cop (including the sequel), 48hrs, The Golden Child & Coming To America. Those movies are just perfect... long live Eddie Murphy (still waitin' to see Sexual Chocolate go on tour)

[@anthonygrimes1977]

Life was a very heartwarming movie that I never knew about. Seen it one Saturday evening on bbc1. I was glued to it even though I missed first 10 mins.

[@tea397]

Excuse me? “Boomerang” was incredibly funny with a superb cast and a big HIT! 😨 Damn you!

[@kevincaptian4345]

I agree, loved it

[@Deeznutz581]

I loved Boomerang

[@mjsnosk8er720]

And SEAL got a #1 hit song on the soundtrack. :)

[@bizzyrizzy4075]

Cult Classic it had Martin, Robin Givens, Jon Witherspoon, Chris Rock, Halle Berry. This dude don’t know the classics that’s all

[@thejimmyp]

Life was released in 1999, the same year, and actually before, Bowfinger. Also, the film is far from forgettable.

[@diegonei]

When can we get the WTF Happened to This Movie episode on the Vampire in Brooklyn? :) I mean, you guys set the stage with that mention heh.

[@roberta4266]

Hey, two of my favorite films of all time are 'Pluto Nash' (Everything is All Right') and Norbit. Winners to me.

[@leejohnstone3051]

Eddie Murphy: just giving her/him a lift home officer. Copper: ok. Eddie Murphy: phew another few minutes and I would have done a Hugh Grant 😂😂😂

[@theshadowman1398]

I absolutely love Beverly Hills cop 3 and have zero problems with another 48 hours. Daddy day care was also nice

[@diegofantin6012]

Man, this channel is like a guide to a cementery of Hollywood stars.

[@benjaminkirchman3340]

Bro I saw Showtime twice in theaters! That's crazy. I am 32. That's funny you say that. And Bowfinger is a MASTERPIECE

[@creativerealms]

In 2019 we got a great Eddie Murphy movie and a great Adam Sandler movie. Not something I ever expected.

[@JoBloOriginals]

What is going on????

[@cloudstrife206]

Personally I’m a massive fan of Eddie Murphy

[@williamlau8291]

When he made “Metro” in the 90s, he was trying to get into the same territory as Wesley Snipes who was really popular at the time.

[@Master_Timothy]

Golden Child, Boomerang, Life, Metro, Vampire In Brooklyn, Harken Nights.... all very underrated movies.

[@General_reader]

The narration of this film is different... Not a fan ....

[@cosmiccollector7586]

Quirky and annoying

[@pjincho]

Someone trying REAL hard to nail comedic timing.... and failing.

[@Invidente7]

He started to be more selective with his movie choices and made a brillant comeback with my name is dolemite.

[@monkeyman2407]

"More selective" meaning he went with safer rolls that came with a giant paycheck. I love Eddie Murphy & can respect the hustle, but one can hope that as he gets older, he can go down a similar career path as Danny DeVito .

[@colossusofrhodes1282]

Actually dolemite wasn’t really that good either. Again another staged PR attempt

[@AlkisenSuper]

@@monkeyman2407 That's not what selective means at all. It means he won't just take any role that he's offered and instead chooses very carefully which movies he wants to be in.

[@alanvallazza9781]

He's done a lot since 1996 but some of it was not well recieved but he still did well. Showtime, Dr. Dolittle, Daddy Day Care, The Haunted Mansion, Dreamgirls, I Spy, Adventures of Pluto Nash, Norbit, Meet Dave, Imagine That, Tower Heist, Mr. Church, A Thousand Words, Vampire In Brooklyn, Metro, Holyman, Life, Bowfinger, Nutty Professor II, The PJs, and Dolemite Is My Name.

[@abyss104]

Mr Church was dope too.

[@iNINJAgamer]

A true legend. Love him or hate him. He mark his spot on this rock. ✊🏾

[@GameRetro]

I was young when I watched Pluto Nash and I remember it fondly... I also liked Life a lot. But then again I also liked and remember fondly "The Black Knight" with Martin Lawrence. Goes to show that when you're young you like things better. Life is better.

[@MainPach]

Bruh i honestly dont care what movie he's in they're all good imo

[@papnlilly]

I agree. Don't tell anyone, but i actually like Norbit.... and support Trump! XDD

[@satansglory]

Kalamata Olive I love norbit!!

[@Kenxstudios]

Do a “WTF Happened to Adam Sandler”

[@Michael-go3it]

Kim Jong-Un he still makes movies ?

[@Kenxstudios]

Michaels Music You don’t even have to read all of this Looper article to see that I am right.. www.looper.com/17788/real-reason-adam-sandlers-career-falling-apart/

[@AdamLue]

so you want him to get a bunch of stuff wrong about another legend in the comedy game? He was straight hating here.

[@PlumbPitiful]

All of Sandlers movies go straight to Netflix now. That's not a sign of failure. He has a multi picture multi million dollar deal with them.

[@a.t.hustle1583]

He just dropped a movie last year Mr. Supreme Leader.

[@c.thomas841]

He's just a legend ..love all his stuff

[@MIrroooo]

“Life” was “forgettable”????? Ya that’s a instant dislike just for that

[@soundbombin23]

Boomerang is a movie that can still hold up today...

[@took_err_jerbs1568]

Bro what? You had me up until the movie Life. That’s one of his most UNforgettable movies ever.

[@guardiane]

I loved "The Golden Child" lol, it's a classic in my book. Not sure why so many hated it. There are so many "lol" moments, how could you not love it? It's not a masterpiece or anything, but it's a fun (and weird) flick. Good ol'80's.

[@OhMyLarryFishing]

I loved Showtime!!! I can’t classify it as a great movie but I loved it!

[@shainewhite2781]

6:40, that was incredible that he played 7 different people throughout this movie!🤣🤣🤣

[@grantbitman1448]

I took a trip to Las Vegas last year. After making some money at the slots, I headed over to the elevator with a bucket of coins in hand. When I stepped into the elevator , four beefy, leather-clad black guys followed me in. I (never having spent much time with POC's) clutched my bucket of coins close to my body. One of the men said to me, “Hit the floor." Quarters flew everywhere, as I belly-flopped as fast as I could. The men burst out laughing and then helped me up. One of the men explained that he meant for me to select my floor. They helped me collect my change and the elevator arrived at my floor. I was really embarrassed. Later that evening, a dozen roses were delivered to my room. There was a one hundred dollar bill attached to each rose. The note attached read: Thank you for the best laugh I’ve had in years! Eddie Murphy

[@gwenie77able]

What a great story! Im laughing so hard 😂

[@s60416]

i love Beverly hills cop 3,that Wonder World theme song stuck in my head for a long time whenever i watch it...People say it's bad doesn't mean you wouldn't like it,sometimes i dislike movies that people highly praised

[@TheSuicideRacer]

Life and Pluto Nash are two of favorite of his later movies. Probably going to get digital copies or Blur-Ray since they never seem to be on my streaming services