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Trading Places (1983)
Released By: Paramount Home Video   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Paramount Home Video
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: John Landis
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Dan Aykroyd, Denholm Elliott, Don Ameche, Eddie Murphy, Jamie Lee Curtis, Ralph Bellamy
Published ID: 353
UPC: 097360155143, 097361223841, 097361247748, 097361247847, 097361390949, 097361385044,
Plot: The nature-nurture theory that motivated so many Three Stooges comedies is the basis of John Landis's hit comedy. The fabulously wealthy but morally bankrupt Duke brothers (Ralph Bellamy and Don Ameche) make a one-dollar bet over heredity vs. environment. Curious as to what might happen if different lifestyles were reversed, they arrange for impoverished street hustler Billy Ray Valentine (Eddie Murphy) to be placed in the lap of luxury and trained for a cushy career in commodities brokerage. Simultaneously, they set about to reduce aristocratic yuppie Louis Winthorpe III (Dan Aykroyd to poverty and disgrace, hiring a prostitute (Jamie Lee Curtis) to hasten his downfall. When Billy Ray figures out that the brothers intend to dump him back on the streets once their experiment is complete, he seeks out Winthorpe, and together the pauper-turned-prince and prince-turned-pauper plot an uproarious revenge. With the good-hearted prostitute and Winthorpe's faithful butler (Denholm Elliott) as their accomplices, they set about to hit the brothers where it really hurts: in the pocketbook. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
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Great Movie Crystal Clear on Blu - Ray
Added 11/22/2009

I've seen this movie many times. It was great to see it on Blu-Ray (I brought it). One of my all time favorites.
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Absolute classic movie, but maybe not for blu-ray
Added 10/11/2009

I got a great deal on this blu-ray that's why I bought it. If you can't get this for under $10 I would say stick with standard DVD for this one. It's a classic, and straight laughs all the way through.

I just don't see how blu-ray technology could make this movie any better.

Go with a regular DVD and save some cash.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
best gift ever
Added 9/14/2009

This was a movie purchased as a gift for someone who wanted this particular title. He was very pleased with the movie and the quick shipping time.


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One of the funniest and most underrated movies ever!!
Added 9/12/2009


I've loved Trading Places ever the since the first time I saw it some 20 yrs ago on HBO. It's just a great well-written and well-acted comedy that never fails to make me laugh. This is a movie, like 40 Yr Old Virgin, that doesn't contain ONE wasted scene. EVERY scene in this movie has something funny in it, where most comedies just don't have that kind of consistency.

And regarding how this movie looks on blu-ray, I will say: NOTHING short of spectacular!

And the "Behind the Scenes" special they included (with many brand new and older interviews from the cast and crew) in the Special Features section is great too. I highly recommend buying this movie on blu-ray.


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One of My Favorites!
Added 8/4/2009

I love this movie! I am so happy that I finally own it! I had already seen this movie at least a dozen times before buying it. I didn't realize that the guy in the gorilla suit on the train was Jim Belushi! Only drawback was having to go through the previews before getting to the movie menu. Trading Places (Special Collector's Edition)
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Movie Crystal Clear on Blu - Ray
Added 11/22/2009

I've seen this movie many times. It was great to see it on Blu-Ray (I brought it). One of my all time favorites.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Absolute classic movie, but maybe not for blu-ray
Added 10/11/2009

I got a great deal on this blu-ray that's why I bought it. If you can't get this for under $10 I would say stick with standard DVD for this one. It's a classic, and straight laughs all the way through.

I just don't see how blu-ray technology could make this movie any better.

Go with a regular DVD and save some cash.

0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
best gift ever
Added 9/14/2009

This was a movie purchased as a gift for someone who wanted this particular title. He was very pleased with the movie and the quick shipping time.


0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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