Opportunity Knocks

A charismatic con artist, Eddie, arrives in Beverly Hills with dreams of striking it rich. He infiltrates the lives of the wealthy, charming his way into their homes and businesses. Eddie's schemes involve manipulating those around him, including a potential love interest and her wealthy associates, to gain access to their fortunes. However, his elaborate deceptions begin to unravel as his past catches up with him and his carefully constructed world starts to crumble.

Opportunity Knocks received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the humor predictable and the plot uninspired. While Eddie Murphy's performance was sometimes cited as a minor positive, the film was generally seen as a weak entry in his filmography, failing to live up to the expectations set by his earlier successes.

• Eddie Murphy's star power isn't enough to save this formulaic and unfunny comedy.
• The plot relies too heavily on predictable gags and a thinly veiled con.
• While Murphy tries his best, the supporting cast and material fail to impress.

Google audience: Audience reviews suggest that while some found Eddie Murphy's performance entertaining, many felt the movie was disappointing, lacking originality and humor. The plot was often criticized for being predictable and slow-paced.

This film was originally conceived with a different title, 'The Prince of Beverly Hills', and was intended for a different lead actor before Eddie Murphy took over and the title was changed.