Delivers exactly what it advertises. Murphy's performance is more Oscar-worthy for his comedic transformations here than in Dreamgirls, imo, though the makeup job is more spectacular. Otherwise, a very fluff film with expectedly stupid humor. B

I'm seeing this tonight, I'm soooooooo excited.

^ So what's the verdict, torri?


I might be seeing it this week.

Guh-ross.

Wow, Murphy has hit a brand new low. If you thought Pluto Nash was bad - well let's just say this makes Nash look like Beverly Hills Cop. Murphy should be ashamed of himself after this. It's not just that it's bad, it's lazy. There is not one attempt at a joke throughout the entire movie. All of the jokes come from stereotypes, and surprisingly enough, not from fat people. It's biggest shot is at the black community. Let's see, we have two pimps, three muscle men who cry like babies, and one overweight woman who talks in that stereotype we all know and love. Did I mention she watches Maury? Speaking of Rasputa, Murphy puts no effort behind that character. He doesn't even attempt to make any vocal changes. It's pathetic.

And what are Cuba Gooding Jr. and Thandie Newton doing in this film? I know Gooding has been down on his luck as of late, but he's too good for this. Same goes for Newton ten times over.

Then there's the makeup work. It's no better than in The Nutty Professor. Whatever improvements they've made, Rick Baker didn't even bother applying them to here.

And it's just laughable that this film takes place in Tennessee. Anyone else notice the Hollywood Hills in the background on the Universal Lot (I was looking for the clock tower from Back to the Future). The town square and the streets look like they just came out of Hollywood. They didn't even bother to dress them up in any way.

The film is just flat out lazy and only a couple of laughs keep it from becoming a complete failure.

D-

I walked out. It was excruciating.

Which part?

When Norbit was getting chased by his wife for calling her a whore after he caught her cheating on him. My friend wanted to the moment he heard that fucking lisp narrarating.

Comedy gold, I say.

Once Eddie got the Oscar nomination, how badly do you think he wanted Dreamworks to push this back just a tincy bit? You know, to like a day after the ceremony?

I loved him in Dreamgirls, but he really no longer deserves to win.

Agreed except on the loving part. I thought he was good in Dreamgirls, but I also thought he was playing a version of himself which made the part easier.

This movie's funny as hell, y'all don't know what you're talking about.

F

From the moment the guy when this employee tried ripping me off at the box office, I knew I was in for a lifetime of boredom. I have only myself to blame. Jesus Christ! Thandie Newton why!!!???

The town set looks very similar to the Gilmore Girls don't you think.

Truly one of the worst movies ever. Hated every second. F

Its bad... very bad. Annoying at most times but i laughed once or twice..


D+

I haven't seen Gilmore Girls, but it wouldn't surprise me if they were lazy (Cheap) enough to use the same sets from the show.

Contains a few funny bits, but mostly lame and repetitive. C-

I found myself laughing a lot, but most of jokes are one timers, its forgettable with all the cliches, but gets you through one viewing unscathed.

First Time- Solid B
Overall- most likely a C

I have not seen this yet.

I rented it afew months ago.

F.

Seriously bad.

I turned it off after 6-7 minutes because i did not have a clue what the characters where talking about.

Really unclear.

Awful shit.