Saturday Night Live - The Best of Eddie Murphy (Bonus Edition) | 
| Directors: Andy Breckman, Dave Wilson
Actors: Eddie Murphy, Sheree Ali, Billy Crystal, James Downey, Robin Duke
Studio: Lions Gate
Category: DVD
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Rating:  50 reviews
Sales Rank: 3348
Format: Color, Dvd, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 77 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 5
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
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MPN: LG1152D
ISBN: 1594351422
UPC: 031398115243
EAN: 9781594351426
ASIN: B00014NE9E
Theatrical Release Date: 1999
Release Date: February 24, 2004
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Perhaps one of the greatest lights ever to shine on late-night television, Eddie Murphy has gone on to well-deserved international superstardom. Check out his earliest television work on Saturday Night Live: The Best of Eddie Murphy, a collection of his greatest roles, from Gumby to Stevie Wonder to Buckwheat. Of course, some would argue that his best role was as himself, and there is plenty of evidence for that--many of the skits feature Murphy au naturel and the opening sequence is taken from his monologue when he returned to the show triumphantly after leaving for Hollywood. Exploring the world around him and finding laughs everywhere, Murphy can take a simple idea (such as the "James Brown Hot Tub Party") and run wild with it, leaving the audience hysterically begging for more. You don't have to be a fan to enjoy this collection, but odds are you'll be one by the time you're finished. --Rob Lightner
Product Description
SNL: BEST OF EDDIE MURPHY (DVD MOVIE)
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 Could've, Would've, Should've... May 11, 2009
Robert I. Hedges
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Like many other people, I feel ripped off that this DVD is missing material previously available on VHS, and cannot imagine any reason other than stifling political correctness on the part of NBC. While there are still some skits with a few controversial moments included here, most of this DVD is more tame that Murphy was at his hilarious zenith. Nonetheless, I have tried to be objective and rate this DVD as it is and as if earlier released material was not a factor. On that basis I have given the DVD three stars. Some of the sketches are wonderful (I never cease laughing at Murphy's Gumby, Buckwheat, or Mr. Robinson,) but some are only so-so, which is a problem in other "Saturday Night Live" DVD's as well. The single biggest obstacle to this series of SNL DVD's becoming classics, in my opinion, is the consistently poor selection of skits.
This DVD also has some entertaining bloopers and outtakes in the extras, but fails to live up to its potential. While I am a fan of Eddie Murphy (he really was the only worthwhile attraction on SNL during the 1980's,) this set could and should have been much better than it is. The disc is cheap, and is generally entertaining for the 66 minutes of running time. On that basis I recommend it to dyed in the wool SNL or Eddie Murphy fans. If you want some true Eddie Murphy genius though, I recommend as an alternative to this "Coming to America" or "Trading Places," two timeless movies highlighting Murphy's comedic deftness.
 Shipment Confirmation April 16, 2009
Andrea K. Gibson
I've purchased from this vendor several times in the past. However, this time I received a shipment confirmation and didn't receive the product until over a week later. I've never had this problem when ordering from this vendor before so perhaps it was a technical error. With that said, the product did still arrive on time and in the condition described by the seller.
TV comedy at its best February 20, 2009
William Edelman (Philly PA)
Eddie Murphy on SNL. What more can be said? It's not as caustic as his stand-up, but it's just as funny.
 Eddie Murphy December 12, 2008
JKPT (Brooklyn, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very funny. However, the reason it is not a five star video is that they took out some of the great scenes that were on the old VHS version of SNL Best of Eddie Murphy. I don't know why they would have taken out the Reggae at the VFW hall, and a bunch of other very funny skits.
Anyway, what is left is still pretty funny. Classic Eddie Murphy.
There are no bonus features.
 A disappointment, for sure November 13, 2008
Jupiter Moon Twilight (Earth)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
This was not very funny. It lacked a lot of the subtle intellectual nuances that comedy usually brings. I found it very dated and dull. There were some skits that were mildly amusing, but not funny. I wish I had never made this purchase.
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