Trading Places (1983)
Dan Aykroyd, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy, Don Ameche ... (see more) , Denholm Elliott
The fabulously wealthy but morally bankrupt Duke brothers make a one-dollar bet over heredity vs. environment. Curious as to what would happen if different lifestyles were reversed, they arrange for impoverished street hustler Billy Ray Valentine to be placed in the lap of luxury. Simultaneously, th... (read more) The fabulously wealthy but morally bankrupt Duke brothers make a one-dollar bet over heredity vs. environment. Curious as to what would happen if different lifestyles were reversed, they arrange for impoverished street hustler Billy Ray Valentine to be placed in the lap of luxury. Simultaneously, they strip wealthy Louis Winthorpe III of his identity and wealth. When Billy Ray figures out that the brothers intend send him back to his life of poverty once their experiment is complete, he seeks out Winthorpe, and together they plot their revenge on the Duke brothers.
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R, 118 min.
Directed by:
John Landis
Release Date: Jun 01, 1983
DVD Release Date: Sep 24, 2002
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Eddy and Dan make a great comedic duo with a perfectly arranged supporting cast. A perfect ?Rags to Riches? comedy!
I really liked this movie, the plot is pretty funny, but there is a bit of nudity and language.
It's not exactly the holiday classic I thought it was going to be, but the movie is funny at some parts. The movie has a fun concept and there is a bit of social commentary. It kind of gets a little confusing as it gets near the end and I didn't thin... (read more) It's not exactly the holiday classic I thought it was going to be, but the movie is funny at some parts. The movie has a fun concept and there is a bit of social commentary. It kind of gets a little confusing as it gets near the end and I didn't think this was one of John Landis's better films, but it was certainly worth watching.
I watch this every Christmas Eve while wrapping presents, and crack up all the way through it. PLEASE add it to your queue if you haven't seen it already. Stellar cast & acting.
A handful of genuine laughs, which is about as much as you can ask of fare like this
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What's most visible in the movie is the engaging acting. Murphy and Aykroyd are perfect foils for each other.full review
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