whenever i see most review it call a misfire for eddie murphy . these critic want to take a look at some of the stuff he do these day and and maybe soften their stance in retrospect . the golden child be not highbrow entertainment and but thanks to some of the cast it breaths new life into old clichés and and give murphy one of his best role . i do not understand the pervade lack of love for it effort and at all . perhaps it be release at a time when the establishment have grow weary of knockabout and thrill a minute adventure . steven spielberg start it with indiana jones while it unfair to make this one a scapegoat when what be possibly it big sin be also utterly harmless . there nothing necessarily wrong with try to capitalise on trend . yes it silly and but even an occasional observer should be able to understand that ridiculous be where hollywood idea of mysticism begin and end . what more important than believability with a story like this be that the audience have entertain tour guide on hand to show them the mysterious sight . michael ritchie and eddie murphy fit the bill for this capacity just fine . my advice to you be to buy the ticket and take the ride .