...and at times I noticed that my feet started kicking hard as I felt that I might start to go under.
Acted superbly, but apart from a nearly redeem-all ending, it had me by the hair dragging me along behind it for passages of the film.
Acting aside though, I would have to say if you haven't seen it - don't go out of your way.
As we prepare for the return of Prince Akeem in Coming 2 America, we present our guide to comic legend Eddie Murphy's essential films and where to watch them.