I believe the film is hilarious; however, I understand why some felt let down. The last I heard, most of the cast make their living doing comedy, so why were people expecting a dramatic masterpiece? The answer is simple; they didn't expect a true-to-life drama, but they wanted to preserve the legacy of the original movie. Coming To America was a groundbreaking film with an enormous following. On their best day, it would be hard to match the success of the original film. I loved the premise of the son versus daughter dilemma for the king, and the strange circumstances of its occurrence. Sit back and enjoy the film, it's not a history lesson, but an entertainment product.