At Least Average
Added 3/14/2010
Honestly, when I put this movie in I was expecting a 1 star flick. Overall the movie didnt turn out too bad, it was at least average especially when compared to all the crap thats been released the past few years (date movie, epic movie, meet the spartans, etc).
The movie opened up showing Norbit as a baby all the way through adolescence. This lasted about ten minutes and was by far the best ten minutes of the movie. Pay attention closely to this next statement cause it could save you some time:
IF YOU DONT LIKE THE FIRST TEN MINUTES YOU WONT LIKE THE LAST 60
That being said, the quality of humor drops off darastically. Theres still alot of parts where I smiled or let out a small laugh, but there were also ALOT of parts that were just plain... there.
The humor is racy having distinct chinese stereotypes and the typical black pimps and black men who like chicken. And obviously, some fat jokes too.
On one last note, I enjoyed the plot. Sure its the same "boy loves girl, conflict is created, boy must prove himself to girl" seen thousands of times, but its interesting. I would attribute this to two factors - first the plot is from a distinctivly african american point of view and second the movie doesnt take itself too seriously.
All and all its worth a rental, but if you dont like the first ten minutes chances are you wont like the rest.
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Wow, was this a funny movie. I laughed so hard. Eddie comedy is great and the visual effects are amazing. Eddie is a genius and master storyteller. The movie is overall exciting and great.
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america's critic
Added 9/12/2009
flatline__________ wth happened here bad cgi makeup and eddie,,, only good thing about this was thandie newton-- hot thats it jokes lame eddie failed this one and meet dave wth is going on!!!!!
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Eddie resurrected
Added 3/10/2009
Rasputia is a mean, cruel and fat bitch. Mr. Wong is a rude, blunt, racist and cool asian; and Norbit is soft, naive, weak but brave in the end. This movie is good, and is really funny (The Latimores are wickedly comic!). Ha ha ha. No more to say. Good for Eddie Murphy.
I think the people that put one star for this one, are fat people with no sense of humor.
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Norbit (bluray)
Added 2/10/2009
This movie did not recieve great reviews from the box office, however, if you enjoy movies such as "Little Man" then you will love this comedy. Eddie Murphy is hysterical as he was in the, "Nutty Professor". I enjoy this movie every time I watch it.
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At Least Average
Added 3/14/2010
Honestly, when I put this movie in I was expecting a 1 star flick. Overall the movie didnt turn out too bad, it was at least average especially when compared to all the crap thats been released the past few years (date movie, epic movie, meet the spartans, etc).
The movie opened up showing Norbit as a baby all the way through adolescence. This lasted about ten minutes and was by far the best ten minutes of the movie. Pay attention closely to this next statement cause it could save you some time:
IF YOU DONT LIKE THE FIRST TEN MINUTES YOU WONT LIKE THE LAST 60
That being said, the quality of humor drops off darastically. Theres still alot of parts where I smiled or let out a small laugh, but there were also ALOT of parts that were just plain... there.
The humor is racy having distinct chinese stereotypes and the typical black pimps and black men who like chicken. And obviously, some fat jokes too.
On one last note, I enjoyed the plot. Sure its the same "boy loves girl, conflict is created, boy must prove himself to girl" seen thousands of times, but its interesting. I would attribute this to two factors - first the plot is from a distinctivly african american point of view and second the movie doesnt take itself too seriously.
All and all its worth a rental, but if you dont like the first ten minutes chances are you wont like the rest.
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Wow, was this a funny movie. I laughed so hard. Eddie comedy is great and the visual effects are amazing. Eddie is a genius and master storyteller. The movie is overall exciting and great.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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america's critic
Added 9/12/2009
flatline__________ wth happened here bad cgi makeup and eddie,,, only good thing about this was thandie newton-- hot thats it jokes lame eddie failed this one and meet dave wth is going on!!!!!
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