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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 movie is bland and boring, relying on lame jokes and a nonsensical story to carry the day.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
Ethan Alter
Ethan Alter
Film Journal International

... reminiscent of The Brady Bunch movie, but there's no sense of satire or self-parody to the execution.

Full Review Source: Seattle Post-Intelligencer | comment Comment
01/10/05
Sean Axmaker
Sean Axmaker
Seattle Post-Intelligencer

'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
Sympatico.ca

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

Its messages are innocuous and may hold the attention of the littlest viewers, but older audience members may find themselves repulsed by their nostalgia.

Full Review Source: Austin Chronicle | comment Comment
01/15/05
Marjorie Baumgarten
Marjorie Baumgarten
Austin Chronicle

Na, na, na, gonna have a good time? Nay, nay, nay.

Full Review Source: Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) | comment Comment
12/28/04
John Beifuss
John Beifuss
Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN)

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

"Hey hey hey," Fat Albert exclaims, "How did I get this way?"

Full Review Source: Groucho Reviews | comment Comment
12/21/04
Peter Canavese
Peter Canavese
Groucho Reviews

Hey, hey, hey -- bombs away.

Full Review Source: Filmcritic.com | comment Comment
12/27/04
Annette Cardwell
Annette Cardwell
Filmcritic.com

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

This movie is as lame as it is tame.

Full Review Source: USA Today | comment Comment
12/24/04
Mike Clark
Mike Clark
USA Today
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An uneven effort.

Full Review Source: Boxoffice Magazine | comment Comment
12/23/04
Paul Clinton (Boxoffice)
Paul Clinton (Boxoffice)
Boxoffice Magazine

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

At heart a good intentioned family film

Full Review Source: jackiekcooper.com | comment Comment
01/02/05
Jackie K. Cooper
Jackie K. Cooper
jackiekcooper.com

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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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
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The movie feels small and flat.

Full Review Source: Los Angeles Times | comment Comment
12/27/04
Kevin Crust
Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times
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The screen version of the animated television series Fat Albert opens with a glint of promise. From there, the movie, alas, just lies down and dies.

Full Review Source: New York Times | comment Comment
12/23/04
Manohla Dargis
Manohla Dargis
New York Times
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You're gonna have a good time (at least some of the time) while they do their thing.

Full Review Source: TheMovieChicks.com | comment Comment
12/31/04
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
Cherryl Dawson and Leigh Ann Palone
TheMovieChicks.com

As a general rule, television shows do not make for good movies, and Saturday morning cartoons typically fare even worse in the transfer to the big screen. Fat Albert is no exception, but it's not in the Garfield category.

Full Review Source: Contra Costa Times | comment Comment
12/24/04
Peter Debruge
Peter Debruge
Contra Costa Times
 
 
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