Norbit

: Norbit’s aggressive, overbearing, and larger-than-life wife.

Razzle lunged.

The narrative follows Norbit Albert Rice (Eddie Murphy), an orphaned, mild-mannered man raised in a Chinese restaurant and orphanage by Mr. Wong (also played by Murphy). Norbit’s life takes a dramatic turn when he is rescued on the playground by Rasputia Latimore (Murphy once again), a loud, overbearing, and physically imposing girl. The two eventually marry, and Norbit finds himself trapped in a miserable relationship, constantly bullied by Rasputia and her three intimidating brothers, Big Jack, Earl, and Blue.

(2007) is a romantic comedy directed by Brian Robbins and starring Eddie Murphy , who also co-wrote and co-produced the film [8, 15]. The movie is well-known for Murphy’s "chameleon" performance, as he portrays three distinct lead characters through extensive use of prosthetics and fat suits [21, 18]. Plot Summary

Norbit has exhibited stellar financial results in 2025 and early 2026, showcasing high growth rates and strong profitability. Norbit

Kate stepped forward from behind the counter. “He doesn’t want to marry you.”

By age seven, Norbit was already soft-spoken and sweet-natured—a magnet for the town’s volatility. That volatility had a name: Raspucia “Razzle” Dazzle. She was a girl two years older, with pigtails like twisted steel cables and a laugh that sounded like a donkey stepping on a rake. On Norbit’s first day of school, she stole his lunch, pushed him into a mud puddle, and declared, “You’re mine now, pudding pop.”

The plot follows Norbit’s struggle to break free from his loveless and intimidating marriage to Rasputia after his childhood sweetheart, Kate Thomas

: Norbit's overbearing, loud, and domineering wife who rules their household and neighborhood with an iron fist. Mr. Hangten Wong Wong (also played by Murphy)

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The film opened in theaters just weeks before the 2007 Academy Awards ceremony. At that ceremony, Eddie Murphy was the overwhelming favorite to win the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for his critically acclaimed, dramatic performance in Dreamgirls . The theory that went viral in entertainment circles was that the release of the crass, lowbrow Norbit so close to the Oscar vote reminded Academy members of the “old” Eddie Murphy, costing him the award. This theory, while never proven, has persisted for years and is a major part of the film’s lore.

Released in February 2007—a notorious dumping ground for movies the studio doesn’t quite know what to do with— Norbit was a critical punching bag. It currently holds a paltry 9% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It was savaged by reviewers for its crass humor, its reliance on fat suits, and what many perceived as a regressive portrayal of Black womanhood and plus-sized bodies.

This financial triumph, however, was in stark opposition to how critics received the film. Norbit was savaged by reviewers who called it "mean-spirited," "extremely ridiculous," and "barely funny". Critics pointed to the film's relentless reliance on crude and sexual humor, as well as its problematic portrayal of Rasputia, whose character’s main joke seemed to be her weight and exaggerated "ghetto" mannerisms. The film currently holds a notoriously low score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, cementing its place in the annals of critically despised movies. (2007) is a romantic comedy directed by Brian

Financially, the film was a significant commercial success. Produced on a budget of approximately $60 million, it grossed . It debuted at number one at the North American box office, solidifying Murphy’s drawing power in broad physical comedies during that decade. Over the years, scenes from the film—most notably Rasputia's water park sequence and her catchphrase "How you doin'?" —have maintained a strong digital footprint via internet memes, short-form video clips, and pop culture references. Part 2: Norbit ASA – The Global Technology Leader

Eddie Murphy’s performance is the cornerstone of the film, as he utilizes elaborate fat suits and prosthetics to play:

Before he could answer, Razzle’s purple Ford F-350 roared onto the gravel lot, blasting death metal. She hit the brakes, sending a flock of herons scattering into the sky. She stomped out, pointed a glittery pink fingernail at Norbit, and then at Kate.

Baker’s team approached the task with painstaking realism. For the character of Rasputia, Baker and colleague Kazuhiro Tsuji did not just make a fat suit; they auditioned over 100 women to find one with the correct physical proportions to use as a blueprint. From there, they created a custom foam latex bodysuit, supplementing it with nine separate silicone pieces glued directly to Murphy’s face to craft the character's distinctive features. The skin tones were meticulously painted in "various tones of red, brown and yellow" to create the illusion of real skin.