Product ReviewsMr. Church (DVD, 2016)

We love, love, love this movie...we've watched it repeatedly. and decided to get our own copy. Stunningly-decent family movie starring Eddie Murphy. (

We love, love, love this movie...we've watched it repeatedly. and decided to get our own copy. Stunningly-decent family movie starring Eddie Murphy. (Sounds like a joke, but I'm very serious.)

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Eddie Murphy gets serious!

You really can't believe that Eddie Murphy can be serious but he really was incredible in this film as a cook and somewhat caregiver for a frail mom and young daughter. Mr. Church prepares the most grand dining experience meals and then leaves in the evening. The mom and daughter don't have to do anything but spend precious time together and Mr. Church does the rest. He does inform them however that his personal business is his own. He bring reading into this girl's life and gets her loving the classics and literature from his overwhelming collection of books. It would be wrong for me to explain anything further because this is a movie that has much drama but also the coming of age for the daughter as she blossoms into a very smart and beautiful young lady. You need to see the movie to know how this brilliant story plays out.Read full review...

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From a hired hand to a life long friendship.

This is the best movie I have seen in a while. Why this wasn't nominated for an academy award, I'll never know. Eddie Murphy as Mr. Church is the most mature character he has ever played, and he does a phenomenal job. There are so many layers to this movie. So many different emotions come into play. I have watched it now 3 times, and still find new things I missed the time before. Not only exquisite storytelling, but a wonderful soundtrack to boot. I highly recommend this if you like dramas, and feel good movies. I can't say enough good things about this movie.Read full review...

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Best Movie Eddie Murphy has done in a long time

Nothing like anything Murphy has ever done. Surprised that he didn't get better recognition. The story is told from the child's perspective about him, which is entertaining and heartbreaking to me. Tomatoes said this is why it didn't get better ratings because he didn't tell it. I think they were wrong. Just a wonderful story based on true events and a true friendship. Loved it! Worth watching.Read full review...

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Eddie Murphy's Finest Performance

Many people see Eddie as a comedic actor, but notably, he has much more versatility than that. Mr. Church proves this with gusto. It is a heartwarming, often tearjerking film about a very unusual friendship that will uplift you and make you believe in humanity's redeeming qualities. 5 stars, easily. One of the finest gems I have seen in a good long while and a marvelous object lesson to any of us who believe love indeed is the answer to a multitude of problems. Read full review...

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Mr. Church is a heart warming movie

This is a true story about a black man that was hired by a woman's boyfriend to cook meals for her and her daughter after she found out that she only had 6 months to live as she had cancer. She lived longer than 6 months but the man stayed to take care of her and her daughter for another 5 1/2 years until she passed away, he payed all of her bills and bought all of the food for them. He was like a father to the daughter. when the girl grew up she took care of Mr. Church until he passed away. Years later she wrote this book.Read full review...

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I Will Be Buying For Friend(s)

I watched this movie last night. It was so beyond excellent that I am in shock. I know Eddie Murphy is a good actor, but I did not know he had this level of mature range.

This is not a dopey film. It makes you think. It makes you feel. It makes you question. It makes you cry. It makes you smile. I loved it!

I am sending copies to friends that I know will never see or rent this movie on their own. That's how much I think people need to see this movie. The Studio should have done a much better job advertising this film. People don't know just how much of a gem they have missed out on.

I recommend! I recommend!! I recommend!!!Read full review...

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A man that curses that much shouldn't be called church-!

The movie has a good story, even though culturally it seems a reverse scenario. A wishful thinking perhaps.
To many assumptions were made and exploited.
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A Must See Movie

Mr. Church was a very good movie that describes a growing up with a man that was their cook. He wasn't just a cook, he became family thru it all. Better Eddie Murphy movie then I have seen in a long time. Read full review...

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Mr. Church DVD

A great film based on a true story! I like this film. Eddie Murphy did very well in this one! It just goes to prove that comedians are great actors as well. I recommend this film!