AnEddie Murphymovie that made $159 million at the box office but also received Razzie nominations has landed on Netflix’s global chart. Widely considered one of the greatest comedians of all time, Murphy rose to fame onSaturday Night Lovebefore becoming a movie star during the 1980s, starring in48 Hrs.,Trading Places,Beverly Hills Cop,The Golden Child,Coming to America, andHarlem Nights. During the 1990s,Murphy starred in the moviesBoomerang,The Nutty Professor,Dr. Dolittle,Bowfinger,Daddy Day Care, and earned an Oscar nomination for his performance inDreamgirls.
Murphy frequently portrays multiple characters in a single movie, as seen inComing to America, theNutty Professormovies, andBowfinger.
However, like any comedian,Murphy has made a few flops over his career. He’s been nominated for multiple Razzie Awards, including Worst Actor forThe Adventures of Pluto,Nash,I Spy,Showtime(all in 2003),Meet Dave, andImagine That.In 2010, Murphy won the Razzie Award for Worst Actor of the Decade. However, after this series of poorly received movies, Murphy made a comeback withDolemite Is My Name, which earned him a Golden Globe nomination and some of his best reviews in years.
Norbit Lands On Netflix’s Global Chart
It Ranks 8th For This Week
Norbithas landed on Netflix’s global chart. Directed by Brian Robbins, the 2007 comedy is co-written by andstars Eddie Murphy in multiple rolesas the titular mild-mannered man and his abusive, morbidly obese wife, Rasputia.Norbit’s castalso includes Thandie Newton, Terry Crews, Cuba Gooding Jr., Eddie Griffin, Katt Williams, Marlon Wayans, and Charlie Murphy (who also co-wrote the script).
Every Movie Eddie Murphy Played Multiple Characters In
Eddie Murphy plays multiple characters in six movies to date, often undergoing complete transformations that render the star nearly unrecognizable.
Now, 18 years after its release, the Eddie Murphy movie has landed onNetflix’s global chart.Norbitranks eighth on Netflix’s Global Top 10 movies for this weekwith 3.9 million views and 6.7 million hours viewed. It ranks belowLa Dolce Villa,Kinda Pregnant,Aftermath,Shrek,Shrek 2,Back in Action,The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, and aboveMission: Impossible - Dead ReckoningandShrek the Third.Norbitfinished as a Top 10 movie in 27 countries this week, including No. 1 in Bolivia.
What Norbit’s Netflix Success Means For The Movie
One Of Eddie Murphy’s Worst Movies Remains Popular
It’s not surprising thatNorbithas become a global hit on Netflix.The movie was a box office success in 2007, earning $159 million globally on a $60 million budget. However, it received terrible reviews from critics, indicated by its 9% Rotten Tomatoes score, resulting in eight Razzie nominations, including three wins for Murphy’s acting in multiple roles. However,Norbitalso received an Oscar nod for Best Makeup.
Norbitis perhaps the best example of the talented Murphy’s inconsistency who, at the time, was coming off his Oscar-nominated performance inDreamgirls. WhileNorbitmay be a crude and clichéd comedy, fans ofEddie Murphycan likely find something to enjoy.
