MOST UNDERRATED FILM OF ALL TIME! - Norbit (2007) Discussion

[–] The_Passion_Of_The_Crust 14 years ago

I agree so much! I loved it!

I LOVE THE MOVIE KILLJOY!

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[–] dubhead 14 years ago

I can almost guarantee its 98% white folks that hate on this movie.

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[–] eeleyebrown 13 years ago

"I can almost guarantee its 98% white folks that hate on this movie."

Actually it's a lot of black people, mostly obese black women, who hate the movie. They felt Murphy was attacking them by portraying Rasputia as unattractive, loud, rude, gluttonous and obnoxious while casting Thandie Newton who is thin and extremely attractive as the ideal woman. Many were also offended by Mr. Wong's views on black people.

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[–] cdz6969 10 years ago

Actually it's a lot of black people, mostly obese black women, who hate the movie. They felt Murphy was attacking them by portraying Rasputia as unattractive, loud, rude, gluttonous and obnoxious while casting Thandie Newton who is thin and extremely attractive as the ideal woman. Many were also offended by Mr. Wong's views on black people.

Exactly: This is probably one of the top 5 films Eddie Murphy's ever done IMO, It wasn't meant to be taken that serious, it's just a real laugh fest. The only knock I give it is that it's meant to be a happy childlike love story of sotrs, and that's hard to do with raunchy comedy.

I agree that Eddie Murphy really enforced the negative stereotype of Black woman by playing Rasputia. I can see why some can be offended, but if you know a woman like that in real life, it makes the character even that much funnier and shows Eddie's genius.

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[–] coldnaps 9 years ago

You're completely wrong

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[–] sayen_shin 9 years ago

Glad to be on the 2% white folks then!

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[–] rachaelsfun 8 years ago

not always -- Im white and thought it was funny as hell :D

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[–] einstein (2587) 4 years ago

yeah lets make this about about skin pigmentation

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[–] thepotatoHasEyes 12 years ago

I love this film.... i am white if it matters ....call me crazy , but i want to ask the question, ...is this eddie Murphys masterpiece?....when all considered , this IS a great film.... it HAS to be close to the top of the Eddie list.

Norbit is a definite rewatcher ....one of those films that gets better with age ----- i think i am on number 5

NOW JUST START THE MOVIE

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[–] shadycady 12 years ago

I actually thought this film was hilarious. I still laugh when I see it.
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[–] gimcm3185 10 years ago

I found this movie hilarious! It is supposed to be an over the top comedy. Exaggerated characters are part of the fun. If you want to see a serious movie this is not it.

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[–] tallpall 10 years ago

only had 2 funny scenes. the water slide and the bedroom scene. rest was silly

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[–] norman-dostal 10 years ago

Agree this is underrated. Very funny. Full of numerous laugh out loud scenes. Murphy's portrayal of Mr Wan is amazing and worth the viewing alone! Signed, a white guy

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[–] coldnaps 9 years ago

If you want to see a genuinely funny movie, this isn't it, either

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[–] bethgoth17 10 years ago

Totally agree. It may not be Oscar-worthy, but it's funny and never fails to entertain so that's good enough for me. :D

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[–] ffishpaw 9 years ago

I am white and HOW YOU DOIN????

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[–] schall1991 8 years ago

Right in the bro-ho!

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[–] doctorhankmccoy 8 years ago

Theres always that one Bellend that has to bring colour into it! The film was funny

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