Netflix fans can't get enough of critically panned Eddie Murphy film 'Norbit'

Strangely, the 9% RT-rated comedy was nominated for an Oscar.
Yahoo

Eddie Murphy Defends ‘Norbit’ as ‘Funny’ Despite Theories It Lost Him the Oscar for ‘Dreamgirls’: ‘Come on Now, S— Ain’t That Bad’

Eddie Murphy stands by “Norbit,” his infamous 2007 comedy that many have suspected cost him the best supporting actor Oscar for “Dreamgirls” at the 79th Academy Awards. Murphy portrayed multiple roles ...
Yahoo

Eddie Murphy Has Perfect Reaction to 'Norbit' Being Named One of His Worst Films

Eddie Murphy is cognizant of the movies he's made in his long and decorated career in Hollywood. Some are must-watch films — think Beverly Hills Cop or Dreamgirls-- while others are a hard pass.
TheWrap

Eddie Murphy Defends Making ‘Norbit’ Right After Getting His Oscar Nomination: ‘Ain’t That Bad’ | Video

Eddie Murphy stood 10 toes down on his decision to make his 2007 comedy “Norbit” after he earned his first Oscar nomination for “Dreamgirls.” The conversation came about while Murphy was appearing on ...
AOL

Eddie Murphy isn't convinced “Norbit” is his worst movie: 'Come on now, s--- ain't that bad'

Think Norbit is Eddie Murphy's worst movie? Uh, the actor would like to remind you about the existence of The Adventures of Pluto Nash and Holy Man. Murphy pushed back at the assertion that his ...
NPR

Not All Women Are Laughing at 'Norbit'

Eddie Murphy's new movie Norbit raked in the big bucks at the box office last weekend, when it claimed the top money-making spot. But the portrayal of an overweight, bossy, mean black woman has many ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Big helpings of ‘Norbit’ in debut week

Eddie Murphy was No. 1 on DVD for the week ending June 10 as his latest comedy, Paramount Home Entertainment's "Norbit," topped the national video sales and rental charts its first week out. By Thomas ...