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At the time of the film's release, Eddie Murphy was generating significant Oscar buzz for his dramatic turn as James "Thunder" Early in the musical Dreamgirls . Critics hailed the performance as a return to form, showcasing Murphy’s dramatic range and singing ability. He was the frontrunner for the Best Supporting Actor Academy Award.

To look back at Norbit is to look at a fascinating case study in Hollywood history. It is a film that simultaneously showcases the technical brilliance of special effects makeup, the daring (and often problematic) nature of broad comedy, and the strange political mechanics of the Academy Awards. Love it or hate it, Norbit remains a significant footnote in the career of one of cinema’s greatest comedians. Norbit

was a significant box office success and maintains a loyal fan base Norbit Reviews - Metacritic At the time of the film's release, Eddie

: The Norbit Help Centre provides a "Guide to Members" and instructions on how to create and manage customer databases. Parents guide - Norbit (2007) - IMDb To look back at Norbit is to look

Critics largely panned the film, with many calling it a low point in Eddie Murphy's career Offensive Stereotypes

The film functions like a live-action Family Guy episode. The logic is elastic. Cars fly off cliffs. People survive cataclysmic injuries. Rasputia is a Looney Tunes monster trapped in the real world.

Mine is still: “I’m gonna get you, Norbit!” (while shaking the entire house).