Norbit (2007)

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A mild-mannered guy who is engaged to a monstrous woman meets the woman of his dreams, and schemes to find a way to be with her.

Introduction
"Norbit" is a 2007 American comedy movie directed by Brian Robbins, including a star-studded cast led by Eddie Murphy and Thandie Newton. The funny revolves around Norbit Albert Rice, illustrated by Murphy, who is a mild-mannered and kind person challenged by life circumstances.

Plot Summary
The narrative begins with Norbit's youth, abandoned at a dining establishment and consequently raised in an orphanage owned by the Wong's, where he meets and befriends a young and sweet girl named Kate. However, young love is disrupted when Kate gets adopted, and Norbit is left in the business of Rasputia, the bull-headed and self-important girl who ultimately becomes his other half.

Instead of experiencing life's bliss, Norbit's marital relationship is quite the opposite. As Rasputia continually abuses and bullies him, his life is nothing short of a problem. Caught in a dissatisfied marriage, Norbit discovers hope when his childhood sweetheart Kate goes back to town to take over the orphanage.

Characters and Performances
Eddie Murphy remarkably plays different characters in the movie, especially being Norbit, Rasputia, and Mr. Wong. Regardless of the movie's frequently slapstick humor and over-the-top comical components, Murphy delivers a good efficiency that makes each character stick out distinctly. Thandie Newton stands apart as the kind-hearted Kate, who is unconcerned about the truths of Norbit's marriage. Terry Crews provides a humoristic representation of 'Big Black Jack', among Rasputia's brothers involved in shady service offers.

Funny and Themes
"Norbit" is loaded with comical aspects, from Murphy's split-second shifting between characters to the humorously exaggerated scenarios, which work to balance out the dark theme of domestic abuse. While the movie has faced criticism for its handling of sensitive styles, the comedy supplies break, allowing these issues to be exposed in a way palatable to a broad audience. The film humorously shows, and rather overemphasizes, the issue of bullying and violent relationships, at the same time promoting the concept of readily available escape routes from such destructive ties.

Conclusion
With a series of dramatic events, offered with a comical flair, Norbit eventually reunites with Kate. He rescues her from weding her shrewd fiancé who, in addition to Rasputia's brothers, planned to transform the orphanage into a strip club. The film concludes with Norbit and Kate proclaiming love for one another, even embracing 2 children, bringing Norbit a well-deserved pleased ending. The characters of Norbit and Kate bring a heat, and their sweet, innocent relationship combats the comedic ruthlessness that pepper the plot.

Regardless of mixed evaluations from critics, the film prospered in showcasing Eddie Murphy's astonishing talent for embodying numerous characters and comical genius in a hilariously over-the-top but evocative narrative. "Norbit" is a story of love, strength, nerve and 2nd opportunities, wrapped in a waterfall of humor and absurdity.

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