"A whole generation of kids was raised on this era of Murphy’s career, and doubtless a lot of them had similar shocking moments of discovery after watching some of his ‘80s output." - this was 100% me. For a moment when I was maybe 8 or 9, I was absolutely certain Daddy Daycare was going to be my favorite movie of all time, and Eddie Murphy my favorite actor.
"A whole generation of kids was raised on this era of Murphy’s career, and doubtless a lot of them had similar shocking moments of discovery after watching some of his ‘80s output." - this was 100% me. For a moment when I was maybe 8 or 9, I was absolutely certain Daddy Daycare was going to be my favorite movie of all time, and Eddie Murphy my favorite actor.