| | Norbit HD-DVD
| Category | Urban Comedy DVDs, HD-DVD Movies, Comedies Videos, Romance, Love Triangles | | Starring | Eddie Murphy, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Thandie Newton, Clifton Powell, Eddie Griffin, Charlie Murphy, Terry Crews | | Director | Brian Robbins | | Composer | David Newman | | Director of Photography | J. Clark Mathis | | Editor | Ned Bastille | | Producer | John Davis, Michael Tollin | | Screenwriter | David Ronn, Jay Scherick |
Closed Captioned; Standard Screen; Soundtrack English; Spanish Subtitles; Dolby Digital 5.1 Re Norbit (Eddie Murphy, channeling Buckwheat and Woody Allen) is a shy, nebbishy fellow, raised by Mr. Wong (Eddie Murphy again) in a combination orphanage/Chinese restaurant in Boiling Springs, Tennessee. As a child, Norbit comes to love Kate, a fellow orphan, but the soulmates are separated when Kate is adopted. Enter Rasputia, an aggressive, plus-sized 10-year-old who protects him from bullies and demands his romantic loyalty, much like her thuggish older brothers demand "protection" money from all the merchants in Boiling Springs. Rasputia and Norbit eventually marry--and the peevish adult Rasputia is played to great comic effect by Eddie Murphy in a fat suit. Although Rasputia is controlling, unfaithful, hideous-looking, and always madder than a hornet, she and Norbit make a life together, albeit one based on inertia, fear, and complacency.
The bubble bursts when the now-grown Kate (Thandie Newton) returns to Boiling Springs to buy Mr. Wong's orphanage. Norbit's love is rekindled, and he must find a way to end his loveless marriage, save Kate from marrying a crooked philanderer (Cuba Gooding Jr., in a rare villainous turn), and prevent Rasputia's brothers from carrying through with a big con job that would destroy the orphanage and Kate's life. Eddie Murphy, not surprisingly, carries the show, with broad, juvenile humor, fat jokes, and pratfalls, and while he never aims very high, he manages to inject some poignancy into Norbit's and Wong's characters, even as he plays Rasputia strictly for laughs. It's not Shakespeare--it's not even BIG MOMMA'S HOUSE--but the laughs are as big as Rasputia's muumuu.
Theatrical Release: November 7th, 2006 Norbit | List Price | $39.99 (You save $0.90) | | Studio | Paramount Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 2007 | | All Time Sales Rank |  134449  | | CD Universe Part number | 7420601 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Jun 05, 2007 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | crude and sexual humor, some nudity and language. | | Running Time | 102 Minutes | | Movie Details | Color |
Norbit Movie Review  Eddie fell short!
While funny, the movie just failed to deliver what we have grown to expect from Eddie Murphy.
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 Thanks Eddie!
After watching Norbit the first time, I came away amazed at the job Eddie Murphy does in "Norbit". I was amazed at his skill, comedic genious, and acting ability. Then I thought about it a little harder, and remembered Murphy has been at this a long time, and his movies have grossed more than any other actor in history. With that said, lets all hope Eddie Murphy continues to bring us films for many more yrs to come. I actually think his supporting cast had a hard time keeping up with his performance in Norbit. Marlon Wayons was funny, but the other comedians fell short or maybe better material should have been written for them. Murphy, just like Robin Williams is a living legend amongst us and years from now there is no doubt everyone will agree. Just keep the comedy coming Eddie!
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 Wonderful!
Wonderful cast, wonderful story, wonderful movie! When you watch an Eddie Murphy movie you know what you're in for and he never fails to deliver. Great stuff! Plus Rasputia kinda reminds me of my own Mrs... Unfortunately I don't know Thandie Newton personally...
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 Not one of Eddie's best
Norbit is funny,but I can't say it's as good as Nutty Professor.This movie has it's moments,but Eddie falls just short of what we come to expect from him.Bottom Line:rent this movie for a handful of good laughs and a few giggles.
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Trejavu!
You see triple in this movie! Eddie Murphy plays the roles of Norbit, Rasputia, and Mr.Wong, and is a comic genius as each. Voicing and acting each characters` unique personality, flawlessly. Although not every moment is a hysterical one, Norbit has a great variation of comedic moments and scenes and will satisfy every comedy-fan!
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Norbit DVD HD
Region 1
Keep Case
Full Frame -
1.33
Widescreen - 2.39
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround - English, French
Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround - English, French
Subtitles - English, Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Bonus Footage: "Power Tap"
Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes
Trailers: Original Theatrical Trailer
Behind the Scenes:
1. "The Making of NORBIT"
2. "Man of a Thousand Faces"
3. "The Stunts of NORBIT"
Text/Photo Galleries:
Stills/Photos
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