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Light years before political correctness--1983 to be exact--or his comeback in tame Disney comedies, Eddie Murphy was a charismatic, wonderfully offensive, egocentric 22-year-old black comedian known for crude celebrity impersonations and often shockingly frank diatribes on racial and sexual politics. Dressed in a skin-tight red leather suit and delivering endless streams of obscenities faster than Richard Pryor ever did, Murphy is captured in this raunchy HBO special (a filmed document of his Grammy-winning album, Eddie Murphy, Comedian) at his confident, swaggering, comedic peak--a posture that soon disappeared after a string of bland Hollywood comedies. Here, however, his energy and sheer virtuosity command complete control over the audience for 107 minutes, whether he's mocking personalities like Elvis, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder, or spinning long, gag-filled personal anecdotes about the ice-cream man or dysfunctional family barbecues. There's no apologizing for the immature stereotyping, blatant homophobia, and sexism (though Murphy did so several years later) that surface during the routine. But, then again, unlike his much nastier, one-sided concert film, Raw, no topic here is safe from Murphy's uproarious tongue-lashings--including the comedian himself. --Dave McCoy
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Outrageous stand-up comedy from 22-year-old Eddie Murphy in a classic 1983 concert from Constitution Hall in Washington, D.C., as this contemporary comic genius reminisces childhood days and the ice cream man. 1983/color/70 min/NR/fullscreen.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By Myelmo17
Format:VHS Tape
I first saw this when I was 10 years old (granted it was too young because he is pretty crass), and I have loved it ever since. How it is possible that more people don't know about this is beyond me. I find myself quoting him in my everyday life - HEY BOY! HEY BOY! YOU LOOK MIGHTY CUTE IN THEM JEANS! - every once in a while I come across someone who has seen it and it's almost like we belong to a secret club. Sometimes I laugh out loud even if I'm just thinking about it, especially if I'm thinking about the sketches about the ice cream man and the family picnic. I recommend this to EVERYONE. If I could rate this higher I would. I join other reviewers in wishing there was a wider availability, but you can find it somewhere. Watch it and join the club.
78 of 96 people found the following review helpful
I really think that I speak for everyone when I say: "PLEASE GIVE US THIS DVD SOON!!!" Hasn't it been long enough? Don't we deserve to own the single most anticipated DVD release of THIS (or any other) century? This is the best stand-up comedy movie ever made......EVER!!! Before we die, give us one last moment of joy. Release this title on DVD as soon as possible. We remain, as always, your humble servants.
17 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
I found copies of Delerious. There is at least 30 left. To find out where and how to get a copy: E-mail me at dmbschwag@email.com
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By C. Harris
This is one of the best comedies EVER! I can't believe we are begging for it to be sold on DVD! PLEASE release this title soon!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:VHS Tape
Eddie Murphy. We all know he's funny, but do people realise how funny he was in stand-up around the time 48 Hours came out?
I recommended it to all my mates at school (even though I'm under 18). We still haven't stopped saying the lines every now and then since four years ago when I first saw it. "Goonie Goo Goo!"
He does impersonations of Mr T, Stevie Wonder, his family and more. Subjects include sex, celebrities, singers, family cook-outs and Eddie's past experiences from childhood.
His stand-up comedy is so funny that once you've seen it, nothing else seems anywhere near as funny except a couple of his other stand-up performances, one of which I think is only available on audio tape and realeased in 1982.
Classic stand-up comedy, that you must get your hands on. It may have been made in 1983, but often it is unavailable at video stores to hire for long periods.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By far the funniest Stand-up Comedy ever! I love the greats (Richard Pryor, Redd Foxx, etc...) too, don't get me wrong, but "Delirious" tops them all. This needs to come out on DVD ASAP!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE bring it out on DVD. There are THOUSANDS of us in Australia that want it NOW. As soon as Raw came out we were there. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE. Don't make me come up there!!!!!!! I'll smack your little bottoms.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
I have been waitng for this video to come out on DVD ever since i first seen it. This is the funniest stand-up comedy movie of all time. Like the other person said it is 100000000.99
times better than RAW and RAW is pretty funny. If this DVD was released Iwould give it to every1 for Christmas, that's how good it is.
times better than RAW and RAW is pretty funny. If this DVD was released Iwould give it to every1 for Christmas, that's how good it is.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Goo
Some funny s***, given the current events at the time. Just plain hilarious. And he looks much older than 22
Published 7 days ago by Ga
5.0 out of 5 stars
eddie!
What can you say about this dvd? Except its funny as hell! This whole dvd is bad ass! Plus it came in excellent condition and came extra quick!
Published 9 days ago by drummer593
5.0 out of 5 stars
A "hard to find" gift.
This was a gift for my wife who is a huge Eddie Murphy fan. She says that I have a knack for finding hard to find items. Read more
Published 12 days ago by Rose
1.0 out of 5 stars
Very little humor, just lots of foul language
I usually know what to expect from Eddie Murphy and thought some of the characters from SNL might be included. Read more
Published 24 days ago by Jane Kee
5.0 out of 5 stars
Eddie Murphy is the truth!
What more can be said. Eddie Murphy Delirious is just flat-out funny from start to finish. His impressions of his family are unbelievable. Read more
Published 29 days ago by jack
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased
I bought it as a gift for my Aunt and she was just so pleased, she could not stop thanking me for it. I am especially happy if she's happy.
Published 2 months ago by Tinisha Saffold
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved it!!
Perfect condition, been wanting this DVD for a long time so glad to finally get it. Brought back good memories. So love him!
Published 2 months ago by njladie
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Classic
If you have never seen this before, you are missing out!
This was so good - you will laugh all the way through.
This was so good - you will laugh all the way through.
Published 3 months ago by Julie A. Mason
5.0 out of 5 stars
Funny
Another classic from Eddie. We watched it immediately after it arrived and really enjoyed it. I had forgotten how good it was.
Published 3 months ago by D. Mays
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious
If you have never seen this stand up you need to watch it. I am not one to watch stand up or even like it but I beg to differ here!!
Published 3 months ago by Patricia
