Movie Trivia

Eddie Murphy has managed to change his image in a most remarkable way. He went from being a foul mouthed R-rated funny man, to being able to play in kid's movies such as Daddy Day Care or the voice of the Donkey in Shrek. What an astonishing transformation this is when you stop to think about it. He is a living paradox. In a sense, he has now become a mature man, by route of his playfulness and child-like side.

The Eddie Murphy who became famous in the 80's is vastly different than the Eddie Murphy of today. Many of today's kids probably do not even realize he starred in such swear-filled projects such as Raw or even had his own song: My Girl Likes to Party All the Time. Kids today think of him as kid's movie actor. He has fond his niche and I think it is amazing.

How many other actors have made such a radical identity shift? Not many. John Travolta? Tom Hanks? Certainly both of them have made huge identity shifts, but not in exactly the same way as Eddie Murphy.

Did Eddie Murphy plan to star in kids movies? Or did has this type cast been thrown upon him? I do know the answer, but one thing is for sure, he can never go back to playing an outrageously funny manipulative jerk. Well at least he cannot go back to it without suffering the consequences, the horrible reviews, and the loss of his under 10 fan base.

But who knows for sure? Will he play Axel Foley again? Will there be yet Another 48 Hours?