I debated whether or not to put this in the Bad Movies section because I've read
so many negative reviews and have had friends bash the heck out of this movie.
But you know what?
It wasn't bad at all!
I actually found myself laughing out loud during several scenes.
Norbit is dropped off at Mr. Wong's orphanage when he is just a baby and is raised there for most of his youth.
While there, he meets Kate and they become best friends. They spend every minute together until she's adopted by a family and leaves the orphanage.
Then he meets Rasputia, an obese and downright mean girl who literally forces the timid Norbit to be her boyfriend.
Cut to many years later when Norbit is a young man. He eventually marries Rasputia but comes to regret it when Kate, now a beautiful grown woman, re-enters his life.
Needless to say, this does not sit well with Rasputia, who will literally crush anyone and anything that gets in her way.
Meet Rasputia:
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Eddie Murphy plays Norbit, Rasputia and Mr. Wong in this film.
His best role in it in my opinion is Rasputia.
He does such a good job playing her that you forget it's actually him beneath all that make up in a fat suit.
I found it hilarious when she went on one of her many rampages.
Watch the trailer:
A lot of people hate this movie but I thought it had a kind of unique charm to it.
If you're in the mood for Eddie Murphy playing three different characters in an often funny film, then you'll like Norbit.