SNL on the Big Screen: Who Did it Best? (version2)

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10.  Dan Aykroyd-Trading Places

Arguably, Trading Places was an Eddie Murphy vehicle. But while Murphy does a lot of his stand-up material (and kind of plays himself), Aykroyd is selling the hell out of his ridiculous character who’s life is destroyed in a comic version of The Game. Jamie Lee Curtis (who is the love interest of Aykroyd) claimed they had such good chemistry, he gave the best on screen kiss she’d ever had. And playing Winthrop like a cross between William Powell and Ralph Bellamy (who also happened to costar in the film), he perfectly captures the screwball hero of depression-era films. Aykroyd has had problems picking good film roles for himself, but when given a good role, he proves why he was considered the cast member with the acting chops when still a “Not Ready For Primetime Players.” Watch a clip on YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4705kE44Jc

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