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I was going to mention this. It seems like once folks realized that Eddie learned everything he knew (and basically was channeling) from his older brother, the wind was kind of taken out of his sails. Of course, his career was on the down-turn already. The short answer to the original question, I believe, is: Charlie Murphy.
I like Charlie Murphy but . . .come on Eddie is the Real Deal. I think he just started chasing the money and doing 'safe' movies Rocket River
no. were you around in the 80s? the stuff he did on SNL was versatile and groundbreaking and has nothing to do with Charlie Murphy. some of his signature standup bits like the **** in the toiletbowl has nothing to do with Charlie Murphy. you telling me dressing up in a Gumby costume playing him like an old Jewish man is something Charlie Murphy would do? Eddie Murphy is like Michael Jackson, it might take him dying for people realize that again but he was the biggest comic in the 80s and without him in 48 hours there'd be no will smith. Without Eddie's SNL, Delirious and Raw there would be no Chapel and no Chris Rock. as far as his A-list career what happened is that movies like Vampire in Brooklyn, Harlem Nights didn't do perform well with white audiences so Hollywood stopped giving him money to make his own projects and forced him back into roles that they dictated for him like Nutty Professor to his credit, once he had juice in Hollywood he tried to make major black-centered movies like Boomerang and Coming to America, which not only featured black characters but also gave substantial roles to black actors and also portrayed blacks differently from the crack addict, jive-talking, or gansta roles that were exclusive to African Americans in Hollywood at that point. problem is, many of his later movies weren't very good and his branching out into crappy pop songs and having transvestite sex didn't help
Um...yeah. I was around in the 70s and 80s. I agree the SNL stuff was awesome. Just because Charlie wouldn't/didn't do those skits doesn't mean that he didn't help inspire them. Sheesh... It's OK for a younger brother to idolize and learn to mimic his older brother. Happens all the time. I'm not saying Charlie made Eddie...but his influence is undeniable.
he made a string of bad movies for adults, had success with The Nutty Professor and Dr. Doolittle and decided to only do kids movies...but apparently decided to only do BAD kids movies.
What about... Murphy returns for ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ Actor will reprise his role as detective Axel Foley; Brett Ratner may direct msnbc.com news services updated 4:49 p.m. CT, Tues., June 3, 2008 LOS ANGELES - If Indiana Jones can make a successful comeback after almost 20 years, why not the Beverly Hills Cop? Paramount Pictures has given the go-ahead for a fourth installment of its “Beverly Hills Cop” franchise, with Eddie Murphy on board to return to the role that launched his movie career, the studio said on Thursday. Brett Ratner, the filmmaker behind the similarly themed ”Rush Hour” movies starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, is in negotiations to direct the latest “Beverly Hills Cop” adventure, a Paramount spokesman said. Lorenzo di Bonaventura (”Transformers”) will produce. The film is expected to begin filming next year for a summer 2010 release. According to Daily Variety, it was Murphy, 47, who approached the Viacom Inc-owned studio about reviving the film series in which he plays a Detroit police detective, Axel Foley, who ends up chasing crooks in Beverly Hills, California. The original 1984 film and its two sequels, the last of which opened in 1994, collectively grossed more than $735 million in theaters worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo. The first movie alone took in over $316 million globally. The film spawned two sequels in 1987 and 1994, respectively. The decision to make “Beverly Hills Cop IV” follows Paramount’s success with the revival of its “Indiana Jones” franchise after 19 years. The fourth film in that series, “The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull,” opened last Thursday and grossed nearly $152 million in its first five days in domestic release. Murphy’s last two films, the live-action comedy “Norbit” and the animated storybook satire “Shrek the Third,” in which he supplied the voice of a talking donkey, grossed $159 million and $799 million worldwide, respectively, according to Box Office Mojo. Murphy will next be seen in the comedy “Meet Dave,” slated for a July 2008 opening. He recently wrapped shooting on the comedy “NowhereLand,” alongside Thomas Haden Church.' Reuters and Access Hollywood contributed to this report. © 2010 msnbc.com URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24880042/
actually, in a recent interview with howard stern, charlie said that when they were kids Eddie was married to comedy all the time. Meanwhile charlie was going the gang thing and getting in trouble with the law. He even mentioned that they didnt talk for 3 years at one point. Of course brothers influence eachother but to say that charlie murphy is the REAL talent...thats silly. Charlie is talented but let's not go overboard here. As for Eddie, i think he got older and like someone else said he wants to do kid movies. The guy is still funny, but he has had some real stinkers. But let's not forget that he has done the shrek series over the last 10 years and I thought I SPy was pretty funny.
I wouldn't say his career is bad. According to wikipedia, he's the 2nd highest grossing actor ever. In fact, the above link has all of the answers to your question.
Another 80's revival-sequel... One I would pay to watch would have Christine Hendricks starring in a Splash sequel/remake.
I believe Charlie was in the Navy when Eddie was up and coming. He definitely was part of Eddie's entourage in the later years but not when Eddie was doing SNL, Beverly Hills Cop etc. Eddie talks about the influence of parents in his comedy bits but I cant recall him talking about Charlie influencing his comedy. I think part of the reason why Chapelle had Charlie on his show is he liked the idea of having Eddie's brother on the show, almost like a homage. Eddie helped both Dave and Chris Rock's careers in addition to influencing them with his comedy and he gave Dave some breaks earlier in his career. As far as Eddie's career he's obviously doing fine and pulling a fat paycheck from his kids' movies but was at one time a brother in Hollywood trying to do something different with his comedy. He's got a nice career but doesn't have the respect and edge he once had. I would LOVE to see an old style Eddie movie with a black cast including Chapelle, Charlie Murphy and maybe Chris Rock... something subversive like the skits on Chappelle show or SNL or deconstructivist like Gervais' Extras.
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You mean like a BETTER YOUNGER version of Harlem Nights [he'd be in Richard's role. . . i guess Paul Mooney could be in Red Foxx's role!] Rocket River
