While critics saw a vulgar, offensive mess, the internet saw a goldmine. is arguably the most quotable and meme-able Eddie Murphy movie since Coming to America .
Murphy spent up to seven hours in the makeup chair each filming day.
Norbit was released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007. With a reported budget of $60 million, it was a pricey comedy. Audiences, however, showed up. The film opened at #1, grossing an impressive $34.2 million in its first weekend. It would go on to become a genuine box office smash, eventually earning over $95 million in the United States and Canada, and a staggering total of over $159 million worldwide. By any financial metric, the movie was a roaring success.
Then Razzle came back.
Looking at it today, the critique holds weight. While Murphy famously uses fat suits to liberate his inner id (think Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor ), Rasputia lacks the redeeming sweetness of Mama Klump. Rasputia is purely a monster. She is an abusive spouse—physically, emotionally, and financially controlling Norbit. The joke is always her size and her appetite.
Kate stepped forward from behind the counter. “He doesn’t want to marry you.”
: The elderly owner of the orphanage where Norbit grew up.
Eddie Murphy utilizes his signature multi-character approach, playing three distinct roles:
In the age of irony, is the perfect film. You don't watch it sincerely; you watch it to quote it. You don't defend its politics; you defend its audacity.
Norbit
While critics saw a vulgar, offensive mess, the internet saw a goldmine. is arguably the most quotable and meme-able Eddie Murphy movie since Coming to America .
Murphy spent up to seven hours in the makeup chair each filming day.
Norbit was released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures on February 9, 2007. With a reported budget of $60 million, it was a pricey comedy. Audiences, however, showed up. The film opened at #1, grossing an impressive $34.2 million in its first weekend. It would go on to become a genuine box office smash, eventually earning over $95 million in the United States and Canada, and a staggering total of over $159 million worldwide. By any financial metric, the movie was a roaring success. Norbit
Then Razzle came back.
Looking at it today, the critique holds weight. While Murphy famously uses fat suits to liberate his inner id (think Sherman Klump in The Nutty Professor ), Rasputia lacks the redeeming sweetness of Mama Klump. Rasputia is purely a monster. She is an abusive spouse—physically, emotionally, and financially controlling Norbit. The joke is always her size and her appetite. While critics saw a vulgar, offensive mess, the
Kate stepped forward from behind the counter. “He doesn’t want to marry you.”
: The elderly owner of the orphanage where Norbit grew up. Norbit was released by DreamWorks and Paramount Pictures
Eddie Murphy utilizes his signature multi-character approach, playing three distinct roles:
In the age of irony, is the perfect film. You don't watch it sincerely; you watch it to quote it. You don't defend its politics; you defend its audacity.