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Fat Albert (2004)

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Reviews Counted:81

Fresh:17

Rotten:64

Average Rating:4.3/10

Consensus: A bland but good-natured adaptation of the cartoon show.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for momentary language

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

Theatrical Release:Dec 25, 2004 Wide

Box Office: $47,971,571

Synopsis: Inspired by the 1970s animated television series, FAT ALBERT transports the loveable characters from their animated universe into the real world. When Doris (Kyla Pratt), a sad teenager in... Inspired by the 1970s animated television series, FAT ALBERT transports the loveable characters from their animated universe into the real world. When Doris (Kyla Pratt), a sad teenager in Philadelphia, turns on a rerun of FAT ALBERT AND THE COSBY KIDS, her tears compel the always-helpful Fat Albert to jump through the TV screen to her rescue. His friends quickly follow, and to Doris's astonishment, the whole Fat Albert gang magically transforms into real live people right in her living room. Not knowing what to do with her odd new friends, Doris adamantly denies having a problem, and encourages the boys to jump back into the TV set. But Albert can see that Doris is lonely and is determined to find her some friends. As Albert tries to fix Doris's problem, the rest of the gang tries to adjust to their new, unscripted world. Meanwhile, Albert finds himself falling in love with Doris's foster sister, Lauri. But as soon as the gang begins to enjoy the perks of being real, their brightly colored outfits start to fade. Taking this as a sign that they do not belong in the real world, the boys decide it's time to go home. Bill Cosby (co-writer of the film and creator of the original series) makes a guest appearance as himself, warning Albert that he must return to his animated world before evaporating into a cloud of celluloid dust. But before Albert can leave, he must solve Doris's problem. Kenan Thompson (of Saturday Night Live fame) is charming as Albert, who demonstrates the power of believing in one's self by never letting anything (including his size) get in the way of his goals. [More]

Starring: Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt, Dania Ramirez, Omari Grandberry

Starring: Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt, Dania Ramirez, Omari Grandberry, Marques Houston, Keith Robinson, Aaron Carter, Jeremy Suarez, Raven Symone, Keri Lynn Pratt, Shedrack Anderson, Jermaine Williams

Director: Joel Zwick

Director: Joel Zwick
Screenwriter: Bill Cosby, Charles Kipps
Producer: John Davis
Composer: Richard Gibbs
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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The Cosby touch (he's co-writer and co–executive producer) is in full effect, schmaltz notwithstanding, as Albert and the gang run through their series of pleasantly diverting escapades.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
02/09/06
Time Out

I'm happy to report that Fat Albert captures a lot of its source's melancholy appeal

Full Review Source: Film Freak Central | comment Comment
03/23/05
Bill Chambers
Bill Chambers
Film Freak Central

Albert doesn’t embarrass the original creation like it had every right to do, and delivers the Cosby-infused world with minimal pushing or shoving.

Full Review Source: FilmJerk.com | comment Comment
12/22/04
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
FilmJerk.com

Pure of heart, devoid of toilet humor, it sticks close enough to Bill Cosby's cartoon series to pass muster.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
12/23/04
Chris Vognar
Chris Vognar
Dallas Morning News
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There are better, more artful movies in the theaters this bountiful holiday season, but few so generous-spirited and none that will leave you feeling so cheerful.

Full Review Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune | comment Comment
12/23/04
Colin Covert
Colin Covert
Minneapolis Star Tribune

Surprise! It's a lot better than anyone could have guessed.

Full Review Source: Worcester Telegram & Gazette | comment Comment
12/26/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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12/27/04
David Germain
David Germain
Associated Press
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A pretty cool movie.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
12/23/04
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
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An innocuous high-concept comedy.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Daily News | comment Comment
12/24/04
Gary Thompson
Gary Thompson
Philadelphia Daily News

Should prove to be great fun for kids, especially for those who want to know what their dads used to watch on Saturday-morning TV.

Full Review Source: Compuserve | comment Comment
12/27/04
Harvey S. Karten
Harvey S. Karten
Compuserve

Sweet, low-key and funny and should entertain its audience. If it ever finds one.

Full Review Source: Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL) | comment Comment
01/02/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
Jeffrey Westhoff
Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

Call me a sap. Call me a sucker. But Fat Albert couldn't help but make me smile.

Full Review Source: Detroit Free Press | comment Comment
12/23/04
John Monaghan
John Monaghan
Detroit Free Press

There's much to enjoy in Fat Albert.

Full Review Source: Denver Post | comment Comment
12/24/04
Lisa Kennedy
Lisa Kennedy
Denver Post

There are no bodily function jokes in Fat Albert, and not one disbelieving or stupid parental figure. As family fare goes, that alone may be worth the price of admission.

Full Review Source: Jam! Movies | comment Comment
12/24/04
Liz Braun
Liz Braun
Jam! Movies

The actors playing the live-action incarnations of the show's characters do them justice.

Full Review Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | comment Comment
12/24/04
Mack Bates
Mack Bates
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

The movie ambles along at a pleasant, undemanding pace, with good-natured humor.

Full Review Source: Arizona Republic | comment Comment
12/23/04
Randy Cordova
Randy Cordova
Arizona Republic
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Much to my surprise, I found myself laughing (in a good way) throughout Fat Albert, and even got a bit misty eyed.

Full Review Source: WaffleMovies.com | comment Comment
12/21/04
Willie Waffle
Willie Waffle
WaffleMovies.com

It's pretty painless viewing, but the uneven suspension of disbelief and its obviousness will only appeal to little ones. The rest will write this off as a bit of fluff from the junkyard.

Full Review Source: E! Online | comment Comment
12/22/04
E! Online

Fond, nostalgic memories of the '70s cartoon Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids will be instantly erased when the infectious theme song ends and this live-action feature's utterly preposterous story line begins.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
12/23/04
Angel Cohn
Angel Cohn
TV Guide's Movie Guide

'Fat Albert' is a massive bore that moves from one predictable scenario to another.**

Full Review Source: Sympatico.ca | comment Comment
01/03/05
Angela Baldassarre
Angela Baldassarre
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