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Eddie Murphy stars as Professor Sherman, 450lb of scientist who falls for his new colleague Professor Carla Purty. But, out on a date, he's humiliated by a nightclub comedian about his weight. Upset and depressed, he takes a potion he's only tested on hamsters and - hey presto - he becomes svelte, cool-talking babe-magnet Buddy Love. Unfortunately, the serum can wear off at the most embarrassing moments, as Tom Shadyac's film fully exploits for sight gags, but there is also an underlying message about judging by appearances in this comedy romance.

Keywords:

Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Sex, Sci Fi, Movie, Film, Movies, Films

Additional Information:

(1996) (3 Star)

Cast:

Eddie Murphy	.... Professor Sherman Klump/Buddy Love/Lance Perkins/Cletus Klump/Anna Pearl Jensen Klump/Ida Mae Jensen/Ernie Klump Sr.
Jada Pinkett Smith	.... Professor Carla Purty
James Coburn	.... Harlan Hartley
Larry Miller	.... Dean Richmond
David Chappelle	.... Reggie Warrington

Supporting Cast:

John Ales	.... Jason
Patricia Wilson	.... Grace
Jamal Mixon	.... Ernie Klump Jr.
Nichole McAuley	.... Fit Woman
Hamilton Von Watts	.... Health Instructor
Chao Li Chi	.... Asian Man
Tony Carlin	.... Host
Quinn Duffy	.... Bartender
Montell Jordan	.... Himself
Doug Williams	.... Band Leader

Directors:

Tom Shadyac

Writers:

Jerry Lewis
Bill Richmond