I was totally shocked to learn that this movie has a very poor reputation and was almost universally panned by film critics both in 1986 and now. Rewatched it for the first time in years to examine the grievances and I just *cannot* understand why loads of people seem to hate this film. It is rather a flawed piece but the tone is just so bizarre and unique. This movie could have turned out in so many possible ways (some better and some really bland) and I'm glad it turned out so weird and strange.
RazzleDazzle people hate this film because of the hidden messages that's behind it. There are a lot of messages in this film of what's been going on since Jesus.
@@Quantum3691 I loved it as a kid, but as an adult I've realized that aside from unclear stakes and bizarre tonal shifts, the story makes no sense. The prophecy is vague. Why exactly is Jarrell the Chosen One? Because Kee happened to turn on the TV to the right channel at the right time to see him talk about looking for a missing kid? Who tipped Jarrell off about the biker gang? How did the biker gang know Tommy Tong? Did he hire them? Why didn't Numspa and his men just kidnap a girl themselves the same way they kidnapped the Child? Why would the bikers sell Cheryl for nothing more than cigarettes and fried rice? The Devil's idea of exchanging the Dagger of Ajanti for the Child is illogical. If it's one of the only weapons capable of killing the Child, why would Jarrell and Kee believe Numspa wanted it for any other use than that? In fact, they're told as much, and still choose to go get it. Why did Jarrell have to endure a trial to obtain the knife? The old man didn't trust him, maybe? But Kee, his daughter, knows Jarrell's the Chosen One (she's his handler likely sent by her father, isn't she?); surely she'd vouch for him. If Numspa could destroy Jarrell "yust" like that, what was stopping him? He knew Jarrell had the knife at that moment and he needed the knife to kill the Child. Why not just kill him right there and take it? Was he worried about the cops and bystanders? He's a demon. He could destroy them "yust" like that too. Jarrell is told that Numspa can't kill the Child until dark. It was night when Numspa stole the knife from Jarrell. Why didn't he kill the Child then?
@@pyttpytts2690 I love this movie as well people compare my personality and the way that I act. To the Demonic character in the movie. I can't spell his name for anyway I love this movie.
As soon i heard the theme song when i was a kid i knew what this was becoming, and is to this day a cult classic! One of Eddie's most underrated movies ever!
@@fastingislife3766 I was born in 89 so I didn't live through the 80s, but I can say from movies like this and awesome retro NES and SNES games that that decade was awesome!!
My favorite Eddie Murphy movies are the golden child, the Beverly Hills cop trilogy, the nutty professor, and dr dolittle and coming to America and life
I really love the Austin Powers Trilogy. Ed: I know they don’t star Eddie Murphy it’s just you were talking about your favourite movies and my are Austin Powers.
I wish this 1986 classic movie THE GOLDEN CHILD was on BLU-RAY already and it would go along with BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Great two movies of 1986!
The horn parts on Salif Keita - Africa (1995) got me listening to The Golden Child -Theme (1986). Thanks for loading. This film still has a special place in my world music consciouness growing up in the United States.
@thegolddon Absolutely right. It was use as the opening theme for Cinemattractions. I used to remember watching that on the early hours of Saturday morning.
It was exactly in the 1986 when I saw this movie and I know that it took me so much happiness and amusement. Are you jocking? Eddie Murphy is one favorites of mine American actors in my long list. 😂😂😂😂😂 🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬However the soundtrack is perfect too. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Your awsome Rambo4p! one of the most wicked jams for a movie i used to watch cinematractions too, about 3am in ma teens the summer of 89 with previews of indiana jones, batman, great memories music, movies and tvs were the jam then we need to get back to that, blow the recession lets get in a deloreon and get out groove on!
Vinnie Moran Thank you for giving those two great men their due. I don't come across a lot of people who thank Murphy AND Ritchie for The Golden Child. Vinnie you have good taste.
Vinnie Moran I remember one time I mentioned Michael Ritchie's name as the director of Golden Child in one of my Cinema classes at Los Angeles Valley College, and idiot classmates looked at me like I had three heads. Goes to show you how MANY people don't get Ritchie's directing style and ignored just about every director who directed Eddie's 1980s films, and just paid attention to Eddie's comic genius and nothing else.
Matthew Robinson Yeah, people usually associate Ritchie with his documentaries or with Redford's The Candidate & Downhill Racer. You're right about his directors, hadn't thought about that. Martin Brest gets more credit for Midnight Run than Beverly Hills Cop. So many of his directors have made landmark films - John Landis with American Wolf in London, Walter Hill and his filmographhy, etc. People just assume it's Eddie that's making it all work. BTW, sorry about the late reply, dunno how I missed this!
I think every music piece like this has an actual soul residing in it coz this shit just sounds so good. Music these days, as good as they are, just don't have that SOUL like back in the day you know? They always have somethinng missing. I want this music back!
I agree with you 100% a lot has changed since then. Everything from music to movies to games is saturated now. It's all about the money which takes a way from the creativity and spirit
Imagine if you will, entering a sound booth where they sell high end stereo speakers. This and the whole soundtrack is playing and they are kicking it. BOOM. Had to buy the album. Couldn't afford the speakers. Great with the volume up.
"Welcome once again to Cinemattractions.. I'm Steve March.. We have a really packed show for you this week.. Including" (Cut to a new intro of whatever trailers the episode was showing that week)
![Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme [OFFICIAL VIDEO]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/6nPTZqnIfFM/mqdefault.jpg)
I was totally shocked to learn that this movie has a very poor reputation and was almost universally panned by film critics both in 1986 and now. Rewatched it for the first time in years to examine the grievances and I just *cannot* understand why loads of people seem to hate this film. It is rather a flawed piece but the tone is just so bizarre and unique. This movie could have turned out in so many possible ways (some better and some really bland) and I'm glad it turned out so weird and strange.
RazzleDazzle people hate this film because of the hidden messages that's behind it. There are a lot of messages in this film of what's been going on since Jesus.
Kids loved it. But the adults found it weird and like it didn't make any sense.
@@Quantum3691 I loved it as a kid, but as an adult I've realized that aside from unclear stakes and bizarre tonal shifts, the story makes no sense.
The prophecy is vague. Why exactly is Jarrell the Chosen One? Because Kee happened to turn on the TV to the right channel at the right time to see him talk about looking for a missing kid?
Who tipped Jarrell off about the biker gang? How did the biker gang know Tommy Tong? Did he hire them? Why didn't Numspa and his men just kidnap a girl themselves the same way they kidnapped the Child? Why would the bikers sell Cheryl for nothing more than cigarettes and fried rice?
The Devil's idea of exchanging the Dagger of Ajanti for the Child is illogical. If it's one of the only weapons capable of killing the Child, why would Jarrell and Kee believe Numspa wanted it for any other use than that? In fact, they're told as much, and still choose to go get it.
Why did Jarrell have to endure a trial to obtain the knife? The old man didn't trust him, maybe? But Kee, his daughter, knows Jarrell's the Chosen One (she's his handler likely sent by her father, isn't she?); surely she'd vouch for him.
If Numspa could destroy Jarrell "yust" like that, what was stopping him? He knew Jarrell had the knife at that moment and he needed the knife to kill the Child. Why not just kill him right there and take it? Was he worried about the cops and bystanders? He's a demon. He could destroy them "yust" like that too.
Jarrell is told that Numspa can't kill the Child until dark. It was night when Numspa stole the knife from Jarrell. Why didn't he kill the Child then?
I loved the movie to, I got the knife screene was hilarious
@@pyttpytts2690 I love this movie as well people compare my personality and the way that I act. To the Demonic character in the movie. I can't spell his name for anyway I love this movie.
There's something about 80's music especially the fucking massive drums that i really love
+coconut7joemanji ikr
Don't forget the funky bass
Unique music super cool😊
As soon i heard the theme song when i was a kid i knew what this was becoming, and is to this day a cult classic!
One of Eddie's most underrated movies ever!
This sort of music is my childhood, mostly because it sounds like a lot of games from the 80's and early 90's
❤
80s FOREVER 😎✌️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes, this movie really deserved a NES game, it's very similar to one.
Yeah alot of awesome game music and movie music came out in that era. Alot of retro NES and SNES games had similar music and themes as the movies.
@@fastingislife3766 I was born in 89 so I didn't live through the 80s, but I can say from movies like this and awesome retro NES and SNES games that that decade was awesome!!
My favorite Eddie Murphy movies are the golden child, the Beverly Hills cop trilogy, the nutty professor, and dr dolittle and coming to America and life
Trading places, coming to American, harlum nights
I really love the Austin Powers Trilogy.
Ed: I know they don’t star Eddie Murphy it’s just you were talking about your favourite movies and my are Austin Powers.
My favorite Eddie Murphy s movies the Beverly Hills cop trilogy, coming to America Vampire in Brooklyn and the golden child
I think my favourite is Coming to America. But he's great in Bowfinger too
I love music from films like this and Labyrinth - that 80s mix of fantasy, comedy and general funkiness!
Also the theme to Cinemattractions (late 1980s) US TV review show of new movies. Now who remembers that!
Best review show, remember when they were reviewing terminator 2.
Killer theme! Those horns!!!!!
I love Eddie Murphy movies
I love the theme song and the movie. I hear this song in my head every single day.
Same Here!!!
Same here. The sound 80s. Simply amazing. Gives you a feeling that a lot is happening
You don't hear baselines like that anymore. Plus the guitar solo really gives it that spiciness.
Love this theme so much.
I remember watching this movie as a kid. Good memories.
Sane for me ! Good memories !
Oh the 80's, the movies, the music, The Best!!!
This song sounds amazing with headphones on awesome !!!! Eddie Murphy for the win !!
“Why can’t somebody choose me to go to the Bahamas? I gotta be chosen to go to Tibet..”
Love the Golden Child. How Can you not........
If you are a Nazi then you won't love it
Mexiluvs you're a moron
Nazis were never white supremacist, little girl KKK was like that
the movie isn't bad either
80s FOREVER 😎✌️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Me too
I wish this 1986 classic movie THE GOLDEN CHILD was on BLU-RAY already and it would go along with BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA! Great two movies of 1986!
Gaveta, vc conhece os cursos da Alura?
i was born in 1989 so i just missed this awesome decade by a year lol. but the 90s were pretty cool too!!
Love the punchy synths of the late 80s. 😎🤘☮
Most underrated Eddie Murphy film EVER. On par with Beverly Hills Cop. "Don't be scared, I just want some chips..."
"Turn that over Man, it's burnin'...!! "
@@SlideRulePirate 😂 great line
I don't care what people say....the Yamaha DX7 made the 80's what it is. FUCKING CLASSIC.
I just want some chips
turn that over man, it's burning....IT'S BURNING!
I don't want the kid...just the chips.😂😅
"There's a whole bunch of tic tacs in my pocket...Go ahead take all of them" 😉
Yes! Lmao 😆
"So let me get this straight, you sold her."
*gut shot*
seriously you cant beat these 80s films.
You cannot! Dynamic dynasty!
@@danefoxx8318 THE best decade ever - period! 👍🏼
80s FOREVER 😎✌️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
GREAT!, one of best 80's movies!!!
The horn parts on Salif Keita - Africa (1995) got me listening to The Golden Child -Theme (1986). Thanks for loading. This film still has a special place in my world music consciouness growing up in the United States.
Gaveeetaaaaa
Ja falou dos cursos da Alura ?
"You're breaking my heart asswipe"!
Coolest soundtrack ever I still watch this movie like its new n I'm 30 now
isso seria um...
*_JABA DA ALURA?_*
That bass guitar!
I did a bass cover of this. ua-cam.com/video/EupWOo3L0y8/v-deo.html
Still listening to this
@thegolddon Absolutely right. It was use as the opening theme for Cinemattractions. I used to remember watching that on the early hours of Saturday morning.
Yes, I remember that! and the early use on Filmnet when Sky TV (Astra) first launched.
I used the video and watch it the day after here in the UK
"YOU have NO IDEA who i am"
"yes i do, you are my good friend NUMCY!!!"
lol
38 years later, this jam still kicks
Ive been seeking for this sound for years!
This would make an awesome country song. The strings are mesmerizing!
All the dislikes are from Sardo Numspah!
I love that leather hat and the Jacket..GO KING OF COMEDY..IT TOOK ME 30 DAYS A THIRTY NIGHTS TO SPELL THIS RIGHT!! LOL
I love that theme of the golden child
GAVETAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA, ESSE É UM JABÁ DA ALURA?
É SIM, ALURA CURSOS ONLINE, É DEMAIS!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Tava vendo a aula da alura, ai vi o nome do arquivo dele, e cá estamos aqui, É DEMAIS!
@@Hyper1025 hahaha eu também
Kkkkkkkk
Kkkkkkkkkkkk
It was exactly in the 1986 when I saw this movie and I know that it took me so much happiness and amusement. Are you jocking? Eddie Murphy is one favorites of mine American actors in my long list. 😂😂😂😂😂
🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎥🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬🎬However the soundtrack is perfect too. 🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹🎹
Your awsome Rambo4p! one of the most wicked jams for a movie
i used to watch cinematractions too, about 3am in ma teens
the summer of 89 with previews of indiana jones, batman, great memories
music, movies and tvs were the jam then
we need to get back to that, blow the recession lets get in a deloreon and get out groove on!
This is the daddy of all movie soundtracks, ReSpEcKt
This track is the shit. Eddie Murphy was the King of Comedy no question!! And to the late director Michael Ritchie, thanks for this film. R.I.P.
Vinnie Moran Thank you for giving those two great men their due. I don't come across a lot of people who thank Murphy AND Ritchie for The Golden Child. Vinnie you have good taste.
Thanks, one of my childhood faves!
Vinnie Moran I remember one time I mentioned Michael Ritchie's name as the director of Golden Child in one of my Cinema classes at Los Angeles Valley College, and idiot classmates looked at me like I had three heads.
Goes to show you how MANY people don't get Ritchie's directing style and ignored just about every director who directed Eddie's 1980s films, and just paid attention to Eddie's comic genius and nothing else.
Matthew Robinson
Yeah, people usually associate Ritchie with his documentaries or with Redford's The Candidate & Downhill Racer.
You're right about his directors, hadn't thought about that. Martin Brest gets more credit for Midnight Run than Beverly Hills Cop. So many of his directors have made landmark films - John Landis with American Wolf in London, Walter Hill and his filmographhy, etc. People just assume it's Eddie that's making it all work.
BTW, sorry about the late reply, dunno how I missed this!
*****
lol!
Jamming ass theme
Hard to believe that this movie got such low ratings. It’s just a testament that Eddie Murphy can take a movie and make it awesome and entertaining.
I love this movie Eddie Murphy is an awesome sos actor xx
This is a classic 80s nostalgia....love this film
AWSOME SONG!!! Still sounds amazing.
I think every music piece like this has an actual soul residing in it coz this shit just sounds so good. Music these days, as good as they are, just don't have that SOUL like back in the day you know? They always have somethinng missing. I want this music back!
I agree with you 100% a lot has changed since then. Everything from music to movies to games is saturated now. It's all about the money which takes a way from the creativity and spirit
This song kicks ass!
Does anyone else think this would be good workout music?
I do! I would jam to this driving around town! Get weird looks from people while at the stop light!
Get smiles from people who know what this from!
@@pointuout2020 Driving around town does not equal working out!
Yup
Imagine if you will, entering a sound booth where they sell high end stereo speakers. This and the whole soundtrack is playing and they are kicking it. BOOM. Had to buy the album. Couldn't afford the speakers. Great with the volume up.
Not Beverly Hills Cop-class but still a good theme.
And he ends up w/ Charlotte Lewis...classic!
I love the golden child that’s my favorite movie in the 80s I love Eddie Murphy I wish he was my husband so I become Mrs Eddie Murphy
As good as I remember it. What a relief.
Awesome, I have been looking for ages !!
I loooove that Tune!!! :-))
One of the best Eddie Murphy Movies
I love the leather and Jackie ..loooking good.. Mr King of Comedy...Im gonna work on this one!!!
Brother numpsi
Aaaaah the sound of the 80s
This ROCKS ... *HARD!*
the bass is amazing
Harold Faltermeyer, Jan Hammer & Michel Colombier are my favorite 80s synth soundtrack gurus.
Vc conhece os cursos da Alura
GAVETAAAAAAA
Awesome theme, for an awesome movie!
my best loved soundtrack ever.
There's a ground. There's a ground Monty!
Hey bird! Do you see a little midget in a tree floating or is it just me?
Must be Rod Serling.
I got the knife.. now turn on the goddamn lights!!!
la mejor cancion que e escuchado hasta ahora
MY DEAR SWEET BROTHER NUMPSEE
😂
I've just watched the full movie on D.V.D. I'm laughing out loud. Eddie Murphy was the number one, the master;)
VIVE NEPAL! VIVE NEPAL!
I just want some chips.... Turn it over man it's burning! It's burning man turn It over!!!
This theme definitely underrated
LOL YES!!!! I've been looking for this one forever!!
dammitt.. i got this album cover.. but dont know what happened to record.. thanks for the post
"Welcome once again to Cinemattractions.. I'm Steve March.. We have a really packed show for you this week.. Including" (Cut to a new intro of whatever trailers the episode was showing that week)
Title music back then had muscle.
My best loved Eddie´s film and soundtrack.
People are not spiritual sound nor understand what is truly out there. Things do go bump of the night
you need to get the theme from where theyre approaching the temple in the mountains, that melody is so awesome. PLEASE FIND IT AND UPLOAD IT
Underrated movie❤
nice theme
Soberbio este tema, una pasada. El chico de Oro. Robbie Buchanan
well thank you, and i know you have good taste as well since you are listening to this great masterpiece :)
You’re just gonna wipe that booger right on your coat let it dry up and scratch yourself! 😂😂
Love the storyline....
I want the knife
+samheinwitchkilla44 PLLLLEEEEAAAASSSSE!
+samheinwitchkilla44 I-i-i-i-i-i want the.......
samheinwitchkilla44 haaaaaah.
Oh look,a bed!
samheinwitchkilla44 "Welll, I don't think I can accept a proposal this early in the seasonnn!"
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thank you for the upload ! :)
Eddie Murphy forever! 👍👍👍👍
ALURA
amazing theme !!
Thanks for the upload ! :)
Jesus...
John Alvin's art is amazing!!!!!
@TheDopestEthiopian1 WHY It's so perfect as it stands in the original Eddie Murphy version. Who are you gonna get to play the lead in a re-make??