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7.0 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 14
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  1. TheNewSpielberg
    Apr 3, 2011
    4
    A silly and over the top remake of the 1963 classic, Eddie Murphy stars as Sherman Klump, a man who is battling his own weight problems. He forms a cliche romantic relationship with a chemistry teacher named Carla Purty. One night, after having a horrific nightmare, he goes to the lab and creates a serum that enables him to become thin and muscular. However, his alter ego is both a blessing and a curse. Overall, a bad script makes the story boring. One of the only reasons to watch this mess is all the fantastic multi-roles played by Murphy, the highlight being Klump's mother, father, grandmother, nephew and brother. Another great gimmick are the mindblowing special effects by makeup supreme Rick Baker. Oh, and also a funny but mean theatrical outing as Buddy Love. The music is mostly 90s pop songs, but I like old music so what the hell. In other words, funny for the most part but generally just another big budget remake that was s**t out by Hollywood.… Expand
  2. GenuineOpinion
    Mar 13, 2012
    10
    I disagree with TheNewSpielberg. I felt this movie was very hilarious, and well executed. Why does my review need to be at least 150 characters long?
  3. Zilcell
    May 10, 2012
    8
    There are nonstop laughs and Eddie Murphy gives great performances for all of the 5 or 6 roles that he takes. The humor is simply spot-on in this comedy.
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Metascore
62 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 20 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    75
    And the movie succeeds in two different ways: It's sweet and good-hearted, and then again it's raucous slapstick and bathroom humor. I liked both parts.
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  2. Rolling Stone
    Reviewed by: Peter Travers
    75
    Eddie Murphy is funny again. Sadly, he lacks the guts to follow through on the cathartic self-satire that gives the film its distinction.
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  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Edward Guthmann
    50
    Murphy is wonderful -- I wouldn't begrudge him an Oscar nomination -- but The Nutty Professor is a mess.
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