Norbit

Remember when Eddie Murphy could act on screen? Barring his efforts in animation (namely Shrek), the one time star of Saturday Night Live, Beverly Hills Cop and Coming To America seems to fall further and further from the tree of comedic respect. With the release of this year’s Razzie nominations–the annual bash of Hollywood’s worst–Eddie Murphy is the leader in the clubhouse with five individual nominations for Norbit. Yes, Murphy did achieve recent success for his work in Dreamgirls, but a look back at his recent track record provides ample room for criticism. Gone are the days of Delirious and “Hot Tub,” abundant are the likes of Daddy Day Care and The Haunted Mansion. I don’t know about you guys, but I liked the old Eddie. Take me back to Mr. Robinson’s Neighborhood.