Norbit

Name: Norbit
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: February 9, 2007
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 27
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton

2007

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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 26 Critics

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NORBIT

Movie Details & Credits

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: February 9, 2007

Starring: Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton

Summary: Norbit (Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong (Murphy). Things get worse when he's forced into marriage by the mean, junk food-chugging queen, Rasputia (Murphy). Just when Norbit's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Newton),Norbit (Murphy) has never had it easy. As a baby, he was abandoned on the steps of a Chinese restaurant/orphanage and raised by Mr. Wong (Murphy). Things get worse when he's forced into marriage by the mean, junk food-chugging queen, Rasputia (Murphy). Just when Norbit's hanging by his last thread, his childhood sweetheart, Kate (Newton), moves back to town. In the comedy "Norbit", he'll show them all that nice guys sometimes finish first. (DreamWorks Pictures)… Expand

Director: Brian Robbins

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 102 min

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Awards & Rankings

92	#92 Most Discussed Movie of 2007
19	#19 Most Shared Movie of 2007

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San Francisco Chronicle - Mick LaSalle

If Eddie Murphy gets an Oscar for "Dreamgirls" later this month, the deciding factor with voters may be his performance in Norbit. It's much more impressive than anything he does in "Dreamgirls." Read full review

Miami Herald - Rene Rodriguez

Although there's no denying the threadbare nature of the script, watching Murphy riff can be a formidable entertainment on its own. Read full review

Portland Oregonian - M. E. Russell

Norbit might have worked if it had fully committed to being over the top or made Rasputia the lead character and found the human inside the cartoon. Instead, the movie doesn't give us anyone to care about. Read full review

Variety - Robert Koehler

Murphy's story lacks even the basic form that held most of "The Nutty Professor" together. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine - Ken Fox

Mean-spirited and depressing, this horror movie in comedy disguise delights in the twin spectacles of morbid obesity and domestic abuse, of which children are often the target. Read full review

The Hollywood Reporter - Luke Sader

Racially insensitive, politically incorrect and beyond crude. Read full review

Film Threat - Pete Vonder Haar

Compared to Norbit, “Date Movie” is "Casablanca." If I thought hijacking a plane carrying prints of the film and crashing it into Murphy’s house would put a stop to it, I’d go out and buy a box cutter right now. Read full review

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User Reviews

LOL

Jun 21, 2007

haha haters. are you guys giving this movie low scores because you look like Rasputia and it hit a little close to home? don't get butthurt - it isn't the funniest movie around, but it surely doesn't deserve this low a score

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ccrogers15

Nov 15, 2011

where is number 2? I love this movie and it is 100% funny. I would love a number 2. You people who rated bad dont know a good movie even if it hit you in the face. Please make norbit 2!!!!!!!1

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SEROJ

Dec 22, 2015

I can't believe that almost 9 years passed since the premiere of "Norbit"! Eddie Murphy is one of the funniest comedians of all-time! The story is very decent, but overall the fun is guaranteed!

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

gzayas91

Jul 22, 2018

This was obnoxious, this is Eddie Murphy's worst comedy, Norbit's wife and her family are so unlikable. Just plain garbage.

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reellm

Jan 4, 2015

1/5★ Eddie Murphy is a funny, talented guy who can play several distinct characters in one film. Norbit is a disgusting, how was this made, why am I laughing film that is a mean and crass misfire that makes Big Momma look like Shakespeare. I have no doubt the cast in this film: respected1/5★ Eddie Murphy is a funny, talented guy who can play several distinct characters in one film. Norbit is a disgusting, how was this made, why am I laughing film that is a mean and crass misfire that makes Big Momma look like Shakespeare. I have no doubt the cast in this film: respected actors like Thandie Newton and Cuba Gooding, Jr. wish that Norbit fade away, never to be spoken of again.
Verdict: Skip… Expand

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DarnellP.

Feb 24, 2007

I love Mr. Murphy but this was the most god awful piece of crap Ii've ever seen. The only thing that can explain Murphy agreeing to do something this bad is as a favor to his brother Charles. The always hilarious Katt Williams is wasted in this film and every "joke" fell flat on I love Mr. Murphy but this was the most god awful piece of crap Ii've ever seen. The only thing that can explain Murphy agreeing to do something this bad is as a favor to his brother Charles. The always hilarious Katt Williams is wasted in this film and every "joke" fell flat on it's face.… Expand

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Graham433

Jul 8, 2016

I am an Eddie Murphy fan but his movies have dropped in quality. This is a movie which makes Eddie Murphy look like a stupid idiot. Overall, do not watch.

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