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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.

Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins

Genre: Childrens

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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Although Fat Albert is smart enough to poke fun at itself director Joel Zwick can't quite conjure up any modern relevance.

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
12/24/04
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Chicago Tribune

The movie is sweet and gentle, but not very compelling.

Full Review Source: Chicago Sun-Times | comment Comment
12/24/04
Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
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A wildly sanitized product.

Full Review Source: Boston Globe | comment Comment
12/24/04
Wesley Morris
Wesley Morris
Boston Globe

A pretty cool movie.

Full Review Source: Washington Post | comment Comment
12/23/04
Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post

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 series of tired schticks.

Full Review Source: Philadelphia Inquirer | comment Comment
12/23/04
Karen Heller
Karen Heller
Philadelphia Inquirer

Fat Albert plays things safe and bland, for the most part.

Full Review Source: Newsday | comment Comment
12/23/04
Gene Seymour
Gene Seymour
Newsday

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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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

In the old days, Fat Albert faced real world problems ... issues that certainly still exist, except in today's Hollywood, where the worst thing that can happen to a child is not having a date for the afterschool rave.

Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
12/23/04
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly

It's sad to see a comic veteran like Cosby pimping out his own franchise for a quick buck. But perhaps a rich old guy can't live on Jell-O pudding ad residuals forever.

Full Review Source: Globe and Mail | comment Comment
12/23/04
Leah McLaren
Leah McLaren
Globe and Mail

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

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

An uneven effort.

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

A tame, inoffensive little comedy that's never heinous enough to stink up the theater completely, even though it rarely rises above mediocrity.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
12/23/04
Phil Kloer
Phil Kloer
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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

It's a harmless, trivial little picture that is best saved for video when the price of admission is more in line with the value.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
12/23/04
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

'Fat Albert' preaches a false gospel.

Full Review Source: Las Vegas Mercury | comment Comment
12/22/04
Anthony Del Valle
Anthony Del Valle
Las Vegas Mercury

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
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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
 
 
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