^hot^ - Norbit

Despite receiving a "Razzie sweep" from critics, the film was a massive commercial success, grossing approximately $159 million

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Norbit let out a long, shaky breath. “No,” he said. “I just finally decided to steer.”

Baker and Tsuji’s work on Norbit was so technically accomplished that the film earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Makeup at the 80th Academy Awards, a testament to the team’s undeniable skill, even if the film itself was panned. Norbit

Whether you know it as a cult comedy classic, a box-office giant, or a controversial piece of cinema history,

: The prosthetics utilized advanced, lightweight foam latex and silicone that moved naturally with Murphy’s facial expressions.

“I was nine, Razzle. And you held my hand over a candle until I said yes.” Despite receiving a "Razzie sweep" from critics, the

Legendary makeup artist Rick Baker designed the prosthetic suits. The intricate makeup transformed Murphy seamlessly into his separate characters.

Who else remembers the hilarious movie #Norbit starring Eddie Murphy?

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

While the comedy is broad and brash, the film’s technical achievements are anything but. The incredible physical transformations were the work of legendary makeup artist Rick Baker, who was nominated for a well-deserved Academy Award for Best Achievement in Makeup for this film.

The film is a textbook example of a "critic-proof" movie, where professional reviews and public enjoyment diverged sharply. The Case Against (Critics) Norbit - Movies - Review - The New York Times