Seems like a pretty cool movie -- at least, for a remake of a 1970s Saturday morning TV show.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Wesley Morris
In the end, it's hard to see a real reason for the movie's existence. We already have Muppets.Read Full Review »
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CHICAGO SUN-TIMES: Roger Ebert
I don't think Fat Albert is up to speed; in its meandering, low-key way, it seems destined more for a future on de-ved, returning to the video world where the characters say they feel more at home.Read Full Review »
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LOS ANGELES TIMES: Kevin Crust
Despite the tired premise, Kenan Thompson -- is actually very persuasive as Fat Albert.Read Full Review »
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Village Voice: Ed Park
The animated scenes conjure aromas of the stilted "Clifford," and the overall approach is to throw preordained movie sequences (rap number, shopping spree) together and hope for the best.Read Full Review »
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ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY: Lisa Schwarzbaum
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.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: Manohla Dargis
In Fat Albert, that trademark is resurrected to depressingly diminished ends.Read Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Karen Heller
Alas, this eternally sunny character's mantra, "I don't have a problem, I solve problems," makes for paltry dramatic tension.Read Full Review »
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