The Nutty Professor

Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 28, 1996

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 81 Ratings

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TheNewSpielbergApr 3, 2011

A silly and over the top remake of the 1963 classic, Eddie Murphy stars as Sherman Klump, a man who is battling his own weight problems. He forms a cliche romantic relationship with a chemistry teacher named Carla Purty. One night, afterA silly and over the top remake of the 1963 classic, Eddie Murphy stars as Sherman Klump, a man who is battling his own weight problems. He forms a cliche romantic relationship with a chemistry teacher named Carla Purty. One night, after having a horrific nightmare, he goes to the lab and creates a serum that enables him to become thin and muscular. However, his alter ego is both a blessing and a curse. Overall, a bad script makes the story boring. One of the only reasons to watch this mess is all the fantastic multi-roles played by Murphy, the highlight being Klump's mother, father, grandmother, nephew and brother. Another great gimmick are the mindblowing special effects by makeup supreme Rick Baker. Oh, and also a funny but mean theatrical outing as Buddy Love. The music is mostly 90s pop songs, but I like old music so what the hell. In other words, funny for the most part but generally just another big budget remake that was s**t out by Hollywood.… Expand

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drlowdonDec 26, 2020

Sherman Klump invents a miraculous weight-loss solution, and after a disastrous date with a chemistry student, decides to test the solution on himself. It works, but there are some rather serious side-effects. Eddie Murphy is clearly aSherman Klump invents a miraculous weight-loss solution, and after a disastrous date with a chemistry student, decides to test the solution on himself. It works, but there are some rather serious side-effects. Eddie Murphy is clearly a talented actor and comedian, but he’s made some pretty poor movies over the last couple of decades. This isn’t his absolute worst, but for a comedy it’s not particularly funny and the plot is all pretty predictable.… Expand

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MATMMar 21, 2021

There are a lot of funny bits in “The Nutty Professor”, and it teaches a pretty good life lesson, too. Be warned that the language is really rough, so don’t expect to watch this with your 5 year old. I give it a C, if you've already seenThere are a lot of funny bits in “The Nutty Professor”, and it teaches a pretty good life lesson, too. Be warned that the language is really rough, so don’t expect to watch this with your 5 year old. I give it a C, if you've already seen the best, but you insist on watching a movie, try this one out.… Expand

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MovieGuysMar 8, 2014

The Nutty Professor is just plain dumb fun, with not much more of a purpose than to get a rise out of the audience and make them laugh. The movie doesn't try any harder than it should.

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EpicLadySpongeFeb 5, 2016

Murphy's story in this side of the case is actually more enjoyable than at least him trying to betray us all with his absurd and disgusting fat suit used in... *cough* my latest low score.

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