10 Incredibly Talented Actors Who Should Really Call It A Day
3. Eddie Murphy
And, at number 3, its Donkey himself! Eddie Murphy was one of the true legends of stand-up comedy after his stand-up show Delirious back in 1983. With his bright orange jacket, dead-pan delivery, and spot-on impressions of celebrities, it was evident that he would soon be a big star. And a star he was, with the hits Beverly Hills Cop, 48 Hrs., The Nutty Professor, Trading Places, and even some voice work, such as the dragon in Mulan and Donkey in Shrek. But he really should have quit while he was ahead.
Looking back, not even Eddie could have predicted the utter failure of some of his recent movies. Some examples are The Adventures of Pluto Nash, Daddy Day Care, I Spy, The Haunted Mansion, Meet Dave, Norbit, and A Thousand Words. Eddie was actually good in the film Dreamgirls, which earned him an Academy Award nomination. But thats just one tiny jewel in a giant heap of manure. Just look at Eddies latest movie A Thousand Words. It has a 0% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. It's a rare feat if not even a single critic found redeeming value to your movie. Really, does anyone go to an Eddie Murphy movie now expecting to see something good?
What we need is a fun, original, buddy cop action-comedy. Thats where Eddie always shined the best. But, at this point, it may be a lost cause.