A Look Back at the Cultural Themes of Coming to America
This image features a still from the 1988 film Coming to America, starring Eddie Murphy. The text overlay provides a commentary on the movie's depiction of the fictional African nation of Zamunda, noting the contrast between its portrayal of a wealthy, black-led society and the protagonist's journey to Queens, New York. The commentary highlights the film's narrative arc, where the prince seeks a partner who loves him for his character rather than his royal status, while also reflecting on the film's legacy as a significant production featuring a predominantly black cast and creative team during the 1980s.
is it just me or does the mc's wardrobe actually look better now than it did back then
it really is such a classic feel-good movie that always puts a smile on my face, no matter how many times i rewatch it! đź’›
it was just a movie about a burger place, really.
honestly i still act like im royalty when i finally get to order my own food at the drive thru
everyone keeps romanticizing the nostalgia but the comedy holds up way better than the actual plot points. honestly the best part of the whole movie is just watching eddie murphy play three different
absolute legend, love it! đź‘‘
You know he goes to Queens, right? Surrounded entirely by black people (except from an old Jew and a fat employee at McDowells), right?
I LOVE that movie when I was little! It was so nice to watch something without hearing why its not political correct and why its propaganda… just little me enjoy a good movie
To be fair, kings and princes historically didn't marry slaves.
Arf arf arf arf
Don't ask about the early life of writers and director. "directed by John Landis, based on a story originally created by Eddie Murphy, written by David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein,"
The old Jewish man in the barbers,”Just taste the soup!!” Classic.
Wakanda shit is that?
It was fun, in that time, don`t make a racial thing of it now, piss off
Slaves? Watch it again. And he did not want to marry a woman who knew that he was a rich prince. He wanted to marry a woman who loved him.
Meanwhile Eddie Murphy's real life wife