In the vast, sprawling filmography of Eddie Murphy, there are clear peaks (Beverly Hills Cop, Coming to America, The Nutty Professor) and deep valleys (Pluto Nash, The Adventures of Pluto Nash’s box office returns). But then there is Norbit.
Decades from now, people will not remember the reviews. They will remember the quotes. They will remember the memes. And they will ask, "Why did they take the Oscar from the man who created Rasputia?"
Title: The Many Faces of Norbit
Installation Draft: Technical manuals recommend the sonar be immersed at least 0.7m below the waterline to avoid bubbles and turbulence. Trivia - Norbit (2007) - IMDb
The movie revolves around Norbit Ryan (played by Eddie Murphy), a man who was severely bullied as a child due to his obesity. To cope with his difficult life, Norbit creates an alternate personality named Rasputia, a large, intimidating, and foul-mouthed woman. As an adult, Norbit meets and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Nora (played by Thandie Newton). They get married and start a happy life together. Norbit
Yet, nearly two decades later, Norbit refuses to fade away. It has become a cultural touchstone, a meme factory, and for a sizable audience, a genuinely beloved comedy. How did a movie this reviled become so unforgettable? Let’s dive into the strange, gelatinous world of Norbit.
As Norbit navigated adulthood, his multiple personas began to converge, causing chaos and confusion in his life. His high school sweetheart, Marva, returned to his life, and Norbit found himself torn between his love for her and his deep-seated fear of being hurt again. Meanwhile, Rasputia and Nora continued to vie for dominance, threatening to upend Norbit's fragile sense of self. They will remember the quotes
Mr. Wong: The elderly owner of the orphanage where Norbit grew up.