Moving (1988)

All in all, the picture goes down fairly easily, and by any estimate it's an improvement over other Pryor nonconcert films such as The Toy or even Brewster's Millions.

Moving isn't anything out of the ordinary, but those who have shared at least some of these experiences ought to find it amusing.

Since the humor in Moving never rises above the level of a stale sitcom, the film defeats proven comedy director Alan Metter and even its star, Richard Pryor, stuck in the squarest, most strait-jacketed role of his career.

Alan Metter (Back to School) directed this wildly uneven trifle. Most of the jokes are tasteless or stupid. [08 Mar 1988, p.B5]

It's a wholly passive performance, and one that touches not at all on Pryor's special gifts. This man desperately needs a new agent.