Description: The record-setting number one concert film, EDDIE MURPHY: RAW shows Eddie Murphy doing what he does best: making people laugh. Filmed live at New York's Felt Forum, Murphy delights, shocks, and entertains with celebrity impersonations, observations on 'love, sex and marriage in the 80's, a remembrance of Mom's hamburgers and much more.
Amazon.com essential video: The audacious concert film Eddie Murphy Raw rubbed some people the wrong way upon its release in 1987, but there's no denying that between Murphy's more insensitive bits about women and gay men is some of his most inspired material. While the young comedian indulges an unattractive homophobia and rants about the sexual manipulativeness of all females, he makes up for it with an amazing story about being chided by Bill Cosby for obscene humor and does a great impression of Mr. T falling under the spell of a Jedi mind trick. The best stuff comes deep into the show, particularly a long tale of being pressured into a fight at a club, resulting in a phone call to Murphy's drunk father, the latter in the middle of a verbal attack on his wife. The scene is genuinely horrifying and funny, testament to Murphy's early reputation as heir to Richard Pryor's mercilessly autobiographical brilliance. --Tom Keogh
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Rating: - Classic Eddie Murphy
I grew up watching Eddie Murphy on SNL. I remember when he was a foul-mouthed comedian. Although it's nice to see him mature into a family comedian---I still sometimes crave for the RAW younger Eddie ... Read More
Rating: - Improving English Slang
A handsome guy highlights his natural attractiveness by instantly informing audience of same sex attracted beauties' offers, speaks of dealing with chicks and relatives while scratching bulge and making ... Read More
Rating: - Worth a watch and plenty laughs
Eddie kills you in both videos. I remember when you could hardly get a copy of those movies, and now you can get a copy for no more than $5 at the bargain table at Walmart. Nevertheless, Murphy delivers ... Read More
Rating: - Even 0omfufu liked it!
Do yourself a favor. Save your money and buy an egg mcmuffin burger at McDonald's.
The best part of this was the beginning segment where the fans are saying what their favorite Eddie Murphy's ... Read More
Rating: - Raw
Raw is what this is. Eddie at his best. The early days were some of his best.
- Classic Eddie Murphy
- Improving English Slang