5/10
2007-02-08 PG-13 Norbit

Norbit

Have You Ever Made A Really Big Mistake?

Release Date: 2007-02-08

Rating: 5.7 / 10

Runtime: 102 mins

A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.


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Runtime

102 minutes

Release Date

2007-02-08

Budget

$10,000,000

Box Office Earnings

$159,814,490

Cast and Crew Members

Crew Members

Brian Robbins
Brian Robbins Director
Jay Scherick
Jay Scherick Screenplay
David Ronn
David Ronn Screenplay
Charlie Murphy
Charlie Murphy Story

Awards and Nominations

Oscar - MAKEUP

Year: 2008
Status: 🎭 Nominated

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    Rating: 5/10

    "Eddie Murphy does just about everything here, except make me laugh, in this unsophisticated romp that makes the "Carry On" films look like Ingmar Bergman. To be fair he's adaptable - thanks almost entirely to the skills of the Oscar nominated make-up team (33 folks get credited!) - as he plays the eponymous geek, his own larger-than-life wife "Rasputia" and his adopted Chinese dad "Wong" who runs the orphanage into which he was unceremoniously dumped as a baby. When fellow orphan "Kate" (Thandiwe Newton) returns to their hometown, he is desperate to rekindle their childhood friendship but he's gonna have to deal with his own wife and her fiancé "Delon" (Cuba Gooding Jr). Whilst all of this is going on, the orphanage takes centre stage as "Rasputia" and her hoodlum brothers have designs on the place that is going to makes matters even more awkward for "Norbit" and his romantic plans with "Kate" who is looking to buy the place, too. Can he save the day and get the gal? It might've looked good on the drawing board or perhaps Eddie Murphy just surrounded himself with people ill-prepared to just say no, but after about five minutes it's clear that this is for his die-hard fans only. It reinforces just about every stereotype going but not in a funny way. It's all written as if the audience were supposed to be eight years old watching a pantomime with fake boobs, wobbly bits where there shouldn't be and, well you get the drift. On the plus side, it doesn't hang about and the action comes quick and fast but to be honest, I found myself cringing way more than smiling, let alone giggling. Johnny Depp just about got away with wearing purple in "Wonkaland" in 2005 but it doesn't work for Murphy here at all. Nor does anything else. Puerile and vulgar, sorry."

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the runtime of the Norbit ?

The movie is approximately 102 minutes long.

What is the Norbit's release date?

2007-02-08 marks the official release date of the movie.

What genre is the Norbit?

The movie belongs to the Comedy genres, offering a variety of experiences from adventure to fantasy.

Who are the main actors in the Norbit?

The lead actors include Eddie Murphy , Thandiwe Newton , and Terry Crews , among others.

Who directed Norbit?

The movie was directed by Brian Robbins

What is the Norbit's budget?

The movie had an estimated budget of $10,000,000 .

How much did Norbit movie earn at the box office?

A Cinderella Story grossed an estimated $159,814,490 at the box office.

What are some production companies behind the Norbit movie?

Major production companies include Tollin/Robbins Productions Davis Entertainment DreamWorks Pictures Eddie Murphy Productions .

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