From the vibrant university labs to the neon-lit comedy clubs, the 1080p resolution brings out the rich, colorful palette that defined the aesthetic of 90s cinema. Quick Facts for Your Next Trivia Night The Original: It is a remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis film.
The film was such a hit it spawned a sequel, Nutty Professor II: The Klumps , in 2000.
Inspired by Jerry Lewis’s 1963 original and Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic novella, the film explores the internal battle between who we are and who we think we need to be to be loved.
The most impressive feat of The Nutty Professor isn't just the groundbreaking special effects; it’s the fact that . From the gentle, "calorically challenged" Sherman Klump to the abrasive, ultra-confident Buddy Love, Murphy proves his range is unmatched.
The work of Rick Baker (who won an Academy Award for this film) is stunning. Even in 1080p, the seamless integration of Murphy into the various Klumps holds up remarkably well compared to modern CGI.