Sean L. McCarthy Decider Aug 6, 2024

This is a classic that somehow has only gained more relevance despite Murphy not touring as a stand-up for more than three decades now.

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Danielle Solzman Solzy at the Movies Jan 29, 2024 3/5

Eddie Murphy was one of the hottest tickets in comedy in the 1980s and while he puts on a show in Eddie Murphy Raw, there's a good amount that doesn't age well in 2024.

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Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) Jun 15, 2022

Raw is a cornucopia of perverse humor which leaves every puppet without a head. [Full review in Spanish]

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Henry Sheehan Chicago Reader May 10, 2022 1/4

In other words, it is just conventional TV-style shooting. Which is appropriate, I guess, for a comedian who seems to get most of his ideas about life from the mass media.

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Cathy Burke United Press International Nov 8, 2016

The comedian proves himself -- again -- as an unfailing mimic with astounding energy.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Sep 10, 2007 4/5

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Geoff Andrew Time Out Jan 26, 2006

It's impossible to deny the virtuosity of his non-stop delivery, but the relentless macho onslaught sadly lacks the saving grace of Richard Pryor's self-irony.

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Nell Minow Movie Mom Dec 21, 2005 3/5

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 14, 2005 3/5

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Jesse Hassenger PopMatters Nov 19, 2004

Murphy approaches the storytelling skills of Pryor and Cosby, mixed with a sketch comedian's gonzo willingness to take a joke to its surreal extremes.

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Pablo Villaça Cinema em Cena May 26, 2004 4/5

Onde foi parar este Eddie Murphy hilrio e dono de um senso de humor cido e brilhante? Como ele pde virar o astro de Manso Mal-Assombrada e A Creche do Papai?

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Ryan Cracknell Movie Views Aug 27, 2003 4/5

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Fred Topel About.com Jul 14, 2003 3/5

A funny comedy bit

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Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Jun 14, 2003 2/5

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Janet Maslin New York Times May 20, 2003

Mr. Murphy is clearly proud of his prejudices. Nonetheless, this feature-length concert film is hilarious, putting Mr. Murphy on a par with Mr. Pryor at his best.

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Shannon J. Harvey Sunday Times (Australia) Feb 10, 2003 4/5

Yes it's raw, but it's inventive genius. Hilarious.

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Jeffrey Westhoff Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) Nov 27, 2002 0/5

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Caffeinated Clint Moviehole Sep 17, 2002 4/5

One of the funniest films you'll see all year

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Rob Vaux Flipside Movie Emporium Aug 13, 2002 3/5

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