Being Eddie – Movie Review
First Reaction – Being Eddie is a great journey through Eddie Murphy’s life.
Director: Angus Wall
Plot: Follows a comprehensive look at Eddie Murphy’s life and career.
Runtime: 1 Hour 43 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Verdict on Being Eddie
Recap
The documentary explores the life of Eddie Murphy and his entertainment career. It dives into his childhood ability to make people laugh and overcoming early racial expectations to become the icon he became.
Best Parts
This is an interesting look at one of the most influential and popular entertainers of his generation. The personal approach of his life has been a lot cleaner public persona. It highlights the importance of his decisions had on making other talent too. This doesn’t only show the positives, but also shows things which held him back at times. Elsewhere, it shows that stardom came at a price and certain things he struggled with growing up.
Final Thoughts –Being Eddie is a brilliant dive into an icon’s career.
