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Dolemite Is My Name Review: Eddie Murphy Puts His Weight On It
Eddie Murphy is back, baby, in this groovy, uproarious take on the gonzo career of Rudy Ray Moore. Rudy Ray Moore is often heralded as the “Godfather of Rap” — a stand-up comic known for his pimp-tastic stage persona Dolemite, a crass, over-dressed lothario with the gift of rhythmic gab, Moore inspired everyone from Busta ... Dolemite Is My Name Review: Eddie Murphy Puts His Weight On It