Eddie Murphy’s The Pickup Tops Streaming Charts in 50 Countries

Eddie Murphy recently discussed his film career, candidly naming some of his worst movies while promoting his new Prime Video film, The Pickup, which has quickly become a streaming hit despite mixed reviews. He listed The Adventures of Pluto Nash and Holy Man as major box office bombs and defended Norbit, a 2007 film that many believe cost him an Oscar, stating that he and his late brother wrote it and that he still finds it funny despite its harsh critical reception and Razzie awards. Murphy acknowledged the controversy around Norbit, which followed his Oscar-nominated role in Dreamgirls, but he remains unfazed by critics and emphasized that his best films include Coming to America, The Nutty Professor, Shrek, and Dreamgirls. The Pickup, starring Murphy and Pete Davidson, dethroned the poorly reviewed War of the Worlds on streaming charts globally shortly after its release. While The Pickup's critical scores are modest, it has gained significant popularity, reinforcing the trend that Murphy's projects often achieve commercial success regardless of critical reception. Overall, Murphy's reflections highlight his resilience and confidence in his diverse body of work, balancing commercial hits with acknowledged flops.