What’s Aged the Best?
Murphy; escargot joke; credits and score; bookies comparison; Coleman; Dukes; gorilla reaction; class details; Constance Fry; Penelope; Coming to America callback; trading ending; camera look; profanity
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- Young Murphy is selected.
- The cheap judge’s escargot joke and toupee remain funny.
- Opening credits and score are reiterated.
- Billy Ray describing commodities brokers as bookies neatly captures the business.
- Coleman’s emotional discomfort makes him a moral indicator despite his complicity with the Dukes.
- The Dukes’ natural sibling chemistry and professional delivery are praised.
- The gorilla’s reaction when the characters consider what to do with Beeks is a favorite small joke.
- Louis silently waiting for Coleman to open the door captures entitlement.
- Squash and the exclusive Heritage Club establish privileged social life.
- Penelope’s Muffy nickname and Exeter and Harvard references reinforce class signals.
- The Constance Fry song is admired, including the oddity of performing it beside its apparent subject.
- Louis dismissing dessert and leaving it to Coleman is another rich-person detail.
- The small tips are another class detail.
- The distinction between heroin and PCP makes the confrontation with Muffy funny.
- The Dukes’ later appearance in Coming to America provides a satisfying callback.
- Penelope’s performance is praised as consistently strong.
- The orange-juice ending succeeds without lengthy explanations of short-selling.
- Murphy’s direct-to-camera deadpan during the bacon, lettuce and tomato explanation is praised.
- Beeks abruptly dismissing the payphone woman is a favorite profane moment.
- The party-serving exchange includes a dismissive “fuck them,” another admired profane moment.
- Coleman reacting to the woman’s fur and becoming a teammate rather than merely a lifelong servant adds a meaningful arc.