Starrbooty
When Agent Starrbooty's adopted niece is kidnapped, she and Agent Page Turner go undercover as prostitutes to rescue her from Starrbooty's old nemesis.
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Plot Summary
A group of disco-loving aliens land on Earth in search of a new home. They discover a struggling musician named Starrbooty, who they believe can help them achieve their mission. However, Starrbooty has his own dreams of becoming a rock star and is reluctant to get involved in an alien invasion.
Critical Reception
Starrbooty was met with overwhelmingly negative reviews from critics and audiences alike, becoming one of Eddie Murphy's most poorly received films. It was largely panned for its nonsensical plot, weak humor, and uninspired performances.
What Reviewers Say
- A bewilderingly bad film with no redeeming qualities.
- An incoherent mess that fails as both comedy and science fiction.
- Eddie Murphy's directorial debut is a colossal misfire.
Google audience: Audiences largely found Starrbooty to be an unfunny and nonsensical film, with many expressing disappointment in Eddie Murphy's creative choices and performance.
Fun Fact
Despite being directed by Eddie Murphy, the film only features him in a brief voice cameo and does not star him in any prominent role.
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