Moving
Moving

Moving

1988Movie89 minEnglish

Arlo accepts what seems to him to be a dream promotion to Idaho. He soon discovers, however, that moving has its own share of problems.

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IMDb5.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes0%
Google Users40%
Director: Christopher CainGenres: Comedy

Plot Summary

Arlo (Richard Pryor) is a guitarist who is struggling to make ends meet. He decides to move his family from New Jersey to Boise, Idaho, in hopes of finding a better life and a stable job. The move, however, proves to be far more chaotic and challenging than they ever anticipated, with a series of misadventures testing their patience and resilience.

Critical Reception

Moving was met with largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its weak script and Pryor's uninspired performance. Audiences also showed little interest, and the film was a box office disappointment.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable plot and a lack of genuine humor.
  • Richard Pryor's comedic talents are largely wasted in a lackluster role.
  • The supporting cast, including Beverly Todd and Teri Garr, does little to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate disappointment with the humor and pacing of the film, with many finding it to be a forgettable comedy.

Fun Fact

The film was one of Richard Pryor's last starring roles before his retirement from acting due to health reasons.

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kevin2019

kevin2019

"Moving" is a generally low profile film which has the barest minimum of impact and it obviously lives up to no one's expectations about what a good film - comedy or otherwise - ought to be. It certainly isn't a high point for Richard Pryor...