Trading Places [Blu-ray] [1983]

Love this movie use to watch it a lot growing up. Looks so good on blu ray

Great film. Never loses it applicability. Finally has some extras that were not included in previous releases. One of the titles that debut the new Paramount Presents branding ( other Eddie Murphy titles are scheduled as future releases) The packaging features some new art and the case is clear as opposed to “blue”. The slipcase has an inner foldout that reveals the theatrical poster.

First off, there is no difference in this Blu-ray version; and, the version issued by Paramount a few years ago. Only the cover sheet is different; the special/bonus features are the same. That said; this film still holds up after all this time. While the audio is standard Dolby Digital 5.1; and, not, say , Dolby TruHD 5.1, or DTS HD Masterlossless 5.1, the sound is still very good, and clear. The picture quality is better than the DVD of the movie(which I have) and the detail is sharper. The basic story has been done before( The 3 Stooges did one of their shorts with this as the plot); but, the twists and turns in this film give it the original, and very funny moments. It is not for the kids; but, it is one that I can recommend. Enjoy!

This movie is one of the most memorable movies of the 1980s and is a must have for any collection! Jamie Lee Curtis steals the movie!

What can be said about Trading Places that hasn't been said about James Joyce's Ulysses? Probably a lot. But if you're reading this review in order to find out whether or not to buy the movie, the answer is yes. If you've never seen the movie, you won't regret it, and if you have, then you already know why you should own it. If nothing else, the scene with the two old bums in Coming to America will finally make sense to you.

This is a reissue of the Paramount Presents disc with new transfer and bonus features but at half the price. Glad I waited!

I had forgotten how much I enjoyed this movie when it first came out and viewed it through fresh eyes in today’s world. Many of its messages can be applied today to corporate greed and rich privilege when dealing with every day people. It is done in a very humorous way as only Eddie Murphy and Dan Akroyd can. Everyone likes to see the little guy win and the immoral rich get their comeuppance.

I had to pick up this classic movie with so many great actors.