Norbit [extra Quality] [ 2026 ]

Released in 2007, remains one of the most polarizing entries in Eddie Murphy's filmography. While critics largely panned it as a "cesspool of tasteless crassness," it was a commercial success that grossed nearly $160 million and earned an Academy Award nomination for its makeup. 🎭 The Triple Performance

Why? Because audiences in 2007 wanted lowbrow, unpretentious comedy. They wanted to see Eddie Murphy do what he does best: disappear into a role. The disconnect between the critics (9%) and the audience (53% on RT) is massive. It wasn't a huge hit, but it was profitable enough that the studio didn’t regret it. That is, until... Norbit

(played by Thandiwe Newton), returns to town. While Norbit schemes to win back his first love, he must navigate the threats of Rasputia’s muscular brothers—Jack, Blue, and Earl—who run a local extortion business. Impact and Legacy Released in 2007, remains one of the most

However, their happiness is disrupted when Rasputia, Norbit's childhood bully, returns to wreak havoc on their lives. Rasputia (also played by Eddie Murphy) is a huge, dominating, and obnoxious woman who terrorizes Norbit and Nora. It wasn't a huge hit, but it was