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Jay W A Christmas Valentine Movie: Dan Akroyd play Louis Winthrope, a well to do businessman. Eddie Murphy plays Billy Valentine, a fast-talking street wise beggar. Two very rich, very bored businessmen decide to settle a "nature vs. Nurture" bet by forcing Winthrope and Valentine to trade places. A premise like this might be done through some supernatural means. A "Freaky Friday" or "Family Man" style switch. But in this one, it is just two businessmen that set up this elaborate con. It is a little farfetched to think this whole premise is set up at the whim of two bickering brothers. The two main characters, Winthrope and Valentine, progress and digress much too quickly. Winthrope is ready to commit murder after one bad day and Valentine adapts to be a sophisticated stockbroker who shuns his old friends at the drop of a hat. With those negatives out of the way, this film has a lot of laughs. How funny you find the film will defend on your tolerance for silliness. There is a random gorilla that is thrown into the mix. The movie is a classic 80's "slobs vs. Snobs" type movie, right at home with "Animal House" and "Caddyshack". The comedic performances are good throughout. Akroyd, Murphey and even Jamie Lee Curtis, all shine. And despite how ridiculous moments can be, there are some good themes being presented and legitimate nice character moments. This is one Christmas present I won't be trading. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review Marcus W Likeable comedy with classic Eddie Murphy and classic Bill Ackroyd. Good caricature of upper class trading brokers high life contrasted with the lovability of Eddie Murphy's lower social status character. Is a social satire but doesn't take itself too seriously and never throws it in your face and allows you to just enjoy the movie rather than feel berated. Bill Ackroyd and Eddie Murphy comfortably share the limelight playing their parts effortlessly also great support from Bellamy, Ameche, Curtis and Elliot. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/17/24 Full Review Dinos K Great movie, great comedy, great performances. The convenience with which they said the N-word in the 80s, man.... Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/20/24 Full Review Aender S So funny it brings tears to the eyes. Especially Eddie Murphy disguised as Cameroonian exchange student joining the party in the train compartment is absolutely brilliant. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/11/24 Full Review Chloe A Great movie, well written script and amazing direction. Dan and Eddie do a great job here too in the delivery of their roles. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/26/24 Full Review Bill P The movie still holds up as good comedy 40 years later. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/15/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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