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Positive Reviews
11
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3.1
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3.0
This odd mixture of comedy and prison drama works better than might be expected at first glance.
Austin Chronicle
3.8
The movie is ribald, funny and sometimes sweet, and well acted by Murphy, Lawrence and a strong supporting cast.
Rogerebert
1.0
Its basically Shawshank meets Stir Crazy, and its pretty much a crock unfunny when its meant to be funny, unmoving when its at its most synthetically ..
E Film Critic
2.0
I couldnt have cared less about the characters or the story line, and most certainly would not recommend this film to anyone looking for interesting c ..
JoBlo
3.0
After all, it has all the time in the world to spend with them a lifetime.The movie doesnt waste time on prison movie cliches either.
Combust Ible Celluloid
3.5
That said, and although such moments and the passing of time are the only things that really string the movie along, Demme manages to infuse enough ol ..
Screen It
3.8
But it makes up in energy what it lacks in authenticity, especially when Murphy and Lawrence are in high gear.
Cs Monitor
2.5
Lawrence and Murphy are a well matched duo, but perhaps only when they tackle a livelier genre, like action comedy, will their combined talents truly ..
Film Journal
3.8
A lot of the beats are a bit too familiar from previous entries in the series, which isnt surprising given that this is the fifth film to play off the ..
Q Network
4.0
But this movie is much more than a dirty dukeout between two of Richard Pryors most prominent disciples.Instead of letting the exuberant headliners ta ..
Washington Post
3.1
What matters to Cronenberg is the imaginative trip on which his film takes its audience and the eerie feeling of unease it leaves with them at the end ..
Mr Brown Movies
2.5
Sure, theyve hung on to each others friendship, but thats not enough for me to walk out of the theater singing a happy tune.
The Movie Boy
3.8
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ReelViews
3.1
The film is extremely lightweight, and its enjoyable to see Murphy and Lawrence do their thing.
Movie Habit
4.5
Murphy and Lawrence have a great connection, and their comic symbiosis makes for a truly enjoyable experience.
Film Quips Online
1.3
Poof and its 27 years later.A final joke and a merciful fade out.
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