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The Golden Child

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After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child (J.L. Reate), is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa (Charles Dance), humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis) seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell (Eddie Murphy) on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
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David Stratton Sydney Morning Herald A generally over-produced, over-cooked movie. May 27, 2021 Full Review Paul Attanasio Washington Post A half-baked comedy without a heart. Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times This film -- insignificant and lightweight and monumentally silly -- is entertaining from beginning to end. Rated: 3/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Casey Chong Casey's Movie Mania [Eddie] Murphy’s role as a wisecracking detective specialising in finding missing children may have been right up his alley. But his usual charismatic turn isn’t enough to offset the slapdash and clunky plot. Rated: 2.5/5 Jul 4, 2024 Full Review Grant Watson Fiction Machine The ingredients are decent. The recipe is sour. Rated: 3/10 Jun 21, 2023 Full Review James Kendrick Q Network Film Desk an Eddie Murphy vehicle through and through, with little holding it together outside of the familiar cadences of his streetwise confidence and infectious laugh Rated: 2/4 Dec 9, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Daniel P Is this a comedy movie? It has Eddie Murphy who is quite well known for his comedy roles. But the movie is sometimes serious and Eddie's gags aren't funny. Lots of cussing that feels out of place. I'm not sure what to make of it other than to say it's not a good movie. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review Alan g Eddie Murphy mugs thru the entire movie and thinks that is acting. It is not. Same in all his boring movies. Success on the small screen rarely translates into success on the big screen. Thank the maker he no longer makes movies. I wish I could says the same for faux tv actors: Kevin James, the Crock, Kevin Fart, Ben Still, Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/08/24 Full Review alan g A smirking Eddie Murphy thinks hr can act but he us no action.hero. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 05/03/24 Full Review Samael G A comedy adventure film the likes of which are no longer being made. Although silly in places, it is fascinating, action packed and uplifting. One of the best of his type. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/01/24 Full Review Ari V One of those childhood staples that you aren't embarrassed about as an adult. Decent jokes, creative, fun characters, crafty cinematography, etc. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/18/23 Full Review Steve D Entertaining enough but nothing special in comedy or action. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/29/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child (J.L. Reate), is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa (Charles Dance), humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang (Charlotte Lewis) seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell (Eddie Murphy) on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Director
Michael Ritchie
Producer
Dennis Feldman, Edward S. Feldman, Robert D. Wachs
Screenwriter
Dennis Feldman
Production Co
Paramount
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 6, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$78.1M
Runtime
1h 31m
Sound Mix
Surround
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