Many an actor will feel embarassed Saturday morning and many of us regular folks will laugh as the Razzie winners are announced. For those not hip to what the Razzies are, they salute the worst in the movies for the past year.
"Norbit" by Eddie Murphy, a favorite son of Long Island, earned eight Razzie nominations, including a record five individual selections for Murphy.
Ouch!
Murphy's been in the movie for than 25 years and he's gone more of the family route of late -- see the Shrek and Dr. Doolittle franchises. It's easy to forget just how brilliant Murphy was as a comedian and comedic actor.
So, Pet Rock begins its new feature - Top 5 Thursday - will a list of Eddie's top roles:
5) Gumby on "Saturday Night Live"
Murphy was 19 years old when he landed a spot on "SNL" in 1980. He gave us Buckwheat sings the hits, James Brown in a hot tub and Mr. Robinson's Neighborhood, but nothing can top Murphy in a green nerf suit playing an angry Gumby.
4) Prince Akeem in "Coming to America"
"Yes! In the face!"
3) Reggie Hammond in "48 Hours"
"There's a new sheriff in town, and his name is Reggie Hammond."
2) Axel Foley in "Beverly Hills Cop I and II"
Banana. Tailpipe. 'Nuff said.
1) Billy Ray Valentine in "Trading Places"
Eddie's second feature film and his finest work. Any time someone corners the market on Frozen Concentrate Orange Juice, that's worth a mention.
- Mark La Monica
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"When you think of garbage, think of Akeem!"