Trading Places
User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 9 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9

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  1. Will
    Sep 2, 2011
    3
    Many of the jokes fail and those that are funny are played out far too long. Nothing is done to make the "wrongfully accused" cliche more believable. There are a couple great scenes, and Aykroyd and Murphy both try hard, but their characters almost never interact with each other. Wasted potential.

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Metascore
66 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    88
    But what's most visible in the movie is the engaging acting. Murphy and Aykroyd are perfect foils for each other.
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  2. Variety
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not Credited)
    80
    Trading Places is a light romp geared up by the schtick shifted by Dan Aykroyd and Eddie Murphy.
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  3. Chicago Reader
    Reviewed by: Dave Kehr
    30
    Director John Landis is so deficient in basic storytelling skills that he must spend hours explicating the most elementary plot points while and Murphy are sidelined.
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