Norbit (2007)

A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

Director:

Brian Robbins

Writers:

Eddie Murphy (screenplay), Charlie Murphy (screenplay),

Stars:

Eddie Murphy, Thandie Newton, Terry Crews

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 7 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Eddie Murphy	...	Norbit / Rasputia / Mr. Wong
Thandie Newton	...	Kate Thomas
Terry Crews	...	Big Jack Latimore
Clifton Powell	...	Earl Latimore
Lester Speight	...	Blue Latimore (as Lester 'Rasta' Speight)
Cuba Gooding Jr.	...	Deion Hughes
Eddie Griffin	...	Pope Sweet Jesus
Katt Williams	...	Lord Have Mercy
Floyd Levine	...	Abe the Tailor
Anthony Russell	...	Giovanni
Pat Crawford Brown	...	Mrs. Henderson
Jeanette Miller	...	Mrs. Coleman
Michael Colyar	...	Morris the Barber
Marlon Wayans	...	Buster
Alexis Rhee	...	Mrs. Ling Ling Wong

Storyline

Norbit is a normal person, who after being adopted by Mr. Wong, ends up being married to the very large, Rasputia. Norbit's childhood love, Kate Thomas arrives back in town to buy the orphanage. Norbit sees this as his chance to get back together with Kate, until he discovers that she is in fact engaged to Deion Hughes. Norbit isn't going to lay this to rest, whilst he tries to survive life with Rasputia, and it looks like Deion also has something he would like to keep secret.

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Plot Keywords:

orphan | man with glasses | anti semitism | misogyny | buxom | 

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Taglines:

Have You Ever Made A Really Big Mistake?

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Genres:

Comedy | Romance

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Certificate:

13+

Details

Official Sites:

Official site Official site [Spain]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Norbit

Filming Locations:

Agoura, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$60,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,962,913 (UK) (9 March 2007)

Gross:

$95,323,496 (USA) (27 April 2007)

Company Credits

Production Co:

DreamWorks SKG, Davis Entertainment, Tollin/Robbins Productions

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The set used in the film is the same one that _"Gilmore Girls" (2010)_ used as Stars Hollow in their 7 season run.

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Goofs

After Norbit crashes when learning to ride the bicycle, Kate comes up to talk to Norbit. The bicycle is lying on the ground. After Kate helps Norbit up from the ground, the bicycle is leaning on her.

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Quotes

Big Jack: Here you go, Norbit. Saved the best piece for you.
[puts turkey on Norbit's plate]
Norbit - Age 9: What's that?
Big Jack: Turkey ass. Eat up sucker. Bon appetitty.

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Connections

Referenced in Inside the Actors Studio: Eddie Murphy (2006)

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Soundtracks

My God Called Me This Morning
Written by Issac Freeman (as Isaac Freeman), James Hill, Willie Richardson,
Walter Settles & Wilson Waters Jr. (as Wilson Waters)
Performed by The Fairfield Four
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

User Reviews

A funny film, so cry me a river.

Although it wasn't the absolute funniest movie I've ever seen, Norbit turned out to be a fun filled movie with lots of big names appearing throughout the flick.

The plot is rather obvious, but the characters in the movie create a great comedy setting that can be enjoyed by all, regardless of race and stereotyping. Eddie Murphy does a great job with his three big roles in the movie and the majority of the film kept a smile on my face. It's good to see that Murphy can still do movies that aren't made to adapt to the humor of seven year old's.

If you're offended by sophomoric humor, you might not want to watch ANY movie, let alone Norbit.