Eddie Murphy is not only one of the greatest comedians of all-time, but he has quite a resume when it comes to movies. Whether it’s a comedic, action, or a kid’s film, he can dazzle any type of crowd with his versatility. Here are 5 of the best Eddie Murphy movies.
Dr. Dolittle (1998)
This is a unique role where he remakes Dr. Dolittle in a more modern version. He’s able to talk to animals to help find out what’s wrong with them. As a result, he becomes a famous veterinarian.
The Nutty Professor (1996)
Professor Klump is very overweight but has a kind heart and a very keen mind that makes him attractive to Carla Purty. However, he finds a temporary solution that reconstructs the DNA in an obese person that allows for extreme weight loss in a matter of seconds. He becomes his alter ego, Buddy Love. This was his comeback role in the mid-90s.
48 Hrs. (1982)
A by-the-book cop teams up with a wise-cracking criminal to team up and take down a killer. This was a nice transition for Eddie Murphy into someone who could play a more serious role with a top-notch actor, such as Nick Nolte.
Boomerang (1992)
In this standout film, Eddie Murphy is a hotshot marketing executive named Marcus Graham, who’s also a playboy of sorts. He meets his match in a woman named Jacqueline Broyer, who becomes head of marketing at Lady Eloise when they acquire his firm.
Mulan (1998)
This one of the biggest Disney films that was made primarily at their animation studio. Eddie Murphy plays a character named Mushu who’s the guardian to Mulan.