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A bland but good-natured adaptation of the cartoon show.
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A lot like the comedian's best work: amusing, appropriate for kids, and far more spiritually nourishing and less insulting than typical Hollywood fare. Nov 17, 2011 | Full Review…
A lot like the comedian's best work: amusing, appropriate for kids, and far more spiritually nourishing and less insulting than typical Hollywood fare.
At the end of this weak comedy is a strange and touching scene in which Bill Cosby and his childhood pals from Philadelphia, now elderly men, gather at the grave of Albert Robertson, the real-life inspiration for Cosby's bighearted Fat Albert. May 20, 2008 | Full Review…
At the end of this weak comedy is a strange and touching scene in which Bill Cosby and his childhood pals from Philadelphia, now elderly men, gather at the grave of Albert Robertson, the real-life inspiration for Cosby's bighearted Fat Albert.
J. R. Jones
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. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
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.
The original cartoons are better. Jan 17, 2006 | Full Review…
The original cartoons are better.
The sermonizing on behalf of good clean fun and hard old effort (Cosby co-wrote the script) is as faded as Big Al's sweater after too many days on earth. Jan 5, 2005 | Rating: C | Full Review…
The sermonizing on behalf of good clean fun and hard old effort (Cosby co-wrote the script) is as faded as Big Al's sweater after too many days on earth.
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Bad in such a bizarre way, it almost becomes fascinating. Jan 3, 2005 | Full Review…
Bad in such a bizarre way, it almost becomes fascinating.
Scott Von Doviak
Cosby cartoon comes to life in tween-centered story. Dec 24, 2010 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Cosby cartoon comes to life in tween-centered story.
Nell Minow
A bad movie, but I've seen much worse. Apr 29, 2009 | Full Review…
A bad movie, but I've seen much worse.
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Director Joel Zwick ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") helms this redundant and distinctively shabby movie that wasn't even filmed in Philly. Apr 16, 2009 | Rating: D | Full Review…
Director Joel Zwick ("My Big Fat Greek Wedding") helms this redundant and distinctively shabby movie that wasn't even filmed in Philly.
Cole Smithey
I enjoyed Fat Albert - much to my surprise ... Oct 18, 2008 | Full Review…
I enjoyed Fat Albert - much to my surprise ...
Urban Cinefile Critics
The movie is bland and boring, relying on lame jokes and a nonsensical story to carry the day. Mar 1, 2007 | Full Review…
The movie is bland and boring, relying on lame jokes and a nonsensical story to carry the day.
Ethan Alter
Fat Albert is the kind of movie that gives hackwork a bad name. Sep 16, 2005 | Full Review…
Fat Albert is the kind of movie that gives hackwork a bad name.
Jeremy C. Fox
How can I not?
Super Reviewer
It ruined the old cartoon, damn you Kenan Thompson
it stays faithful to the source material and the end result is a good, entertaining, and funny film.
Fast Albert is a guilty pleasure comedy that I find myself loving, even if it is way over the top and makes the cartoon look like a child drew it. It's hilarious and actually manages to pull off a decent story. I really enjoy watching this live action version of Fat Albert!
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