Even somebody with a career as illustrious and fantastic as Eddie Murphy can put out a few stinkers every once in a while.
Murphy’s 2007 comedy film Norbit, widely known as his worst film, is now streaming on Paramount+.
The film revolves around Norbit Rice (Murphy), a loser stuck in a marriage with his abusive wife Rasputia (also Murphy), who coincidentally reunites with his childhood sweetheart Kate (Thandiwe Newton) after discovering Rasputia is cheating on him.
The film shows Norbit’s attempts to win Kate’s heart, alongside flashbacks of the two living in an orphanage run by Chinese restaurant owner Hangten Wong (who is, unfortunately, also played by Murphy).
The film sports a 9% on Rotten Tomatoes to this day, with many critics decrying the film for relying on stereotypes and fat jokes instead of coming up with anything funny.
Even now, it’s hard to believe that Murphy
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