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www.washingtonpost.com - : In ''The Golden Child'' the camera becomes a sort of yes man, a member of Eddie Murphy's entourage. As you dwell on his close-up, as every wink and smirk becomes a matter of great moment, you know what it's like to be, say, his masseur. more...
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www.moria.co.nz - : At the time that he made The Golden Child, Eddie Murphy was riding high on hits like 48 Hrs. (1982), Trading Places (1983) and the enormous success of Beverly Hills Cop (1984). This was probably the nearest thing Murphy had to a flop at least up until the 1990s. It certainly didn't lose money but the critical reception and audience opinion was universally inimical. more...
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1/5
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rogerebert.suntimes.com - : ''The Golden Child'' may not be the Eddie Murphy movie we were waiting for, but it will do. It is funnier, more assured and more tailored to Murphy than ''Beverly Hills Cop'' and it shows a side of his comic persona that I don't think has been much appreciated: his essential underlying sweetness. Murphy's comedy is not based on hurt and aggression, but on affection and an understanding that comes from seeing right through the other characters. His famous laugh is not aimed as a weapon at anybody, but is truly amused. more...
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3/4
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