I've never really been a very big Eddie Murphy fan. I've always thought he was okay. But he does deserve a standing ovation for his role in Life. In this one he plays a Harlem bootlegger during the Prohibition. He meets up with a bank teller (Martin Lawrence) and the two are sent to Mississippi. While there, they both get framed for a murder they didn't commit by a racist cop and they are sentenced for life in a prison camp. It shows them grow old together whilst serving their sentence which extends from 1932-1999.
This movie is also about history, racism, shame, the importance of friendship, and has some heartfelt and comedic moments. The only thing I didn't like about this movie was that warden who ruled the camp with an iron fist. All in all Life is a very realistic and excellent dramedy that everyone should see. It's a good movie whether you're an Eddie Murphy fan, or not. I give Life 4 stars.
This movie is also about history, racism, shame, the importance of friendship, and has some heartfelt and comedic moments. The only thing I didn't like about this movie was that warden who ruled the camp with an iron fist. All in all Life is a very realistic and excellent dramedy that everyone should see. It's a good movie whether you're an Eddie Murphy fan, or not. I give Life 4 stars.