With “Dolemite Is My Name,” Eddie Murphy is back; and not just back in the sense of limelight, but back to doing what he does best. Making people laugh with his unique brand of incisive humor and irreverence.
The twists are stupid, the jokes don’t land and the love story isn’t one worth rooting for. A lot of talent was wasted on this laughably bad story and we are all worse for having seen it. But hopefully this review can save you from the regret of giving it a try.