Film Medical Theme: Obésité

The Nutty Professor

Language : English

Year : 1996

Medical Theme : Obesity

Actors : Eddie Murphy, Jade Pinkett, John Ales

Storyline : The Nutty Professor is a film about a college professor, Mr. Sherman Klump and his struggle against obesity. In his laboratory, Sherman has invented a formula that could instantly turn a fat man, slim. In his college he falls in love with a beautiful girl and to his surprise, she too shows interest in him and even accepts his invitation to go out with Sherman, when he asks her out on a date. But when they were having a nice time in the club, the comedian on stage picks Sherman and makes fun of him. Later that night Sherman is very depressed and decides to test his formula on himself. It is from here the fun begins, because it’s not just his appearance that changes, but his whole personality altogether.