Dolemite Is My Name

Review of Netflix film Dolemite Is My Name: Eddie Murphy at his raunchiest

Starring Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Keegan-Michael Key Directed by Craig Brewer Rating: ** * (three stars) Why is this film about a raunchy standup comedian being touted as Eddie Murphy’s comeback? An outstanding comic talent such as he doesn’t go away. And even if we are looking at dates, Murphy was in much finer form in his last release Mr Church where he brought to great use his penchant for social comment into play. There is more foreplay in Murphy’s portrayal of the foul-mouthed stand-up comedian Rudy Ray More (a.k.a Dolemite) than any actual swip | Click Here...