The Nutty Professor (1963) vs. The Nutty Professor (1996) - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-21 · 08-20-2014, 10:19 AM

I grew up with the remake and didn't see the orignal with Jerry Lewis until much later. Anyway to summarize I think the remake was less classy and clever with a focus on toilet humor and sexual innuendo but it was also a lot more heartfelt and entertaining with a far more sympathetic likeable protagonist. To me the 1996 film is the better more re-watchable one.

Gizz · 08-21-2014, 07:17 AM

I enjoyed the 1960s version but I like the Eddie Murphy one better.

PLG1962 · 08-21-2014, 07:24 AM

Jerry Lewis's take on Dean Martin for me *wink*

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The Nutty Professor (1963)	5	50.00%
The Nutty Professor (1996)	5	50.00%
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08-20-2014, 10:19 AM	#1
Blu-21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Australia Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	The Nutty Professor (1963) vs. The Nutty Professor (1996) I grew up with the remake and didn't see the orignal with Jerry Lewis until much later. Anyway to summarize I think the remake was less classy and clever with a focus on toilet humor and sexual innuendo but it was also a lot more heartfelt and entertaining with a far more sympathetic likeable protagonist. To me the 1996 film is the better more re-watchable one. Last edited by Blu-21; 08-20-2014 at 10:24 AM.

08-21-2014, 07:17 AM	#2
Gizz Blu-ray Champion Member since:Mar 2012 Location:England Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:420 Blu-ray collection:1825 DVD collection:808 Digital collection:10 iTunes collection:340 Prime collection:151	I enjoyed the 1960s version but I like the Eddie Murphy one better.

08-21-2014, 07:24 AM	#3
PLG1962 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jun 2014 Location:Melbourne Australia 4K collection:139 Blu-ray collection:2395 DVD collection:158 Trading Score:8	Jerry Lewis's take on Dean Martin for me wink

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