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Avg. Critic Score: 39 out of 100 Mixed or average reviews Metascore® based on all critic reviews
Information for Parents:
7 OK for kids 7+
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Critic scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 70
    Washington Post | Desson Thomson

    Seems like a pretty cool movie -- at least, for a remake of a 1970s Saturday morning TV show. Read full review

  • 50
    The Hollywood Reporter | Michael Rechtshaffen

    An awkward blend of live action and animation. Read full review

  • 50
    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

  • 50
    San Francisco Chronicle | Carla Meyer

    Confusing, mixing messages of self-empowerment with those of conformity. Read full review

  • 50
    Los Angeles Times | Kevin Crust

    Despite the tired premise, Kenan Thompson -- is actually very persuasive as Fat Albert. Read full review

  • 50
    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

  • 50
    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

  • 40
    Variety | Joe Leydon

    fFat-footed and ham-handed in its attempt to reconstitute a popular '70s TV cartoon show as a full-length, family-skewing feature. Read full review

  • 40
    The New York Times | Manohla Dargis

    In Fat Albert, that trademark is resurrected to depressingly diminished ends. Read full review

  • 38
    Philadelphia Inquirer |

    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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Information for Parents
Common Sense Media says OK for kids 7+ A sweet but small, so-so movie.
What Parents Need to Know Parents need to know that this movie is downright innocent and good hearted. There's nothing of concern even though the high school setting will make it more interesting for tweens. This is a movie older and younger siblings can see together (although parents, you won't be too interested...).
  • Families can talk about how outward things like looks and money matter when it comes to popularity and the importance of a good inner voice -- even if it comes as Fat Albert.
What to watch for
  • violence false0 Violence and scariness: Mild.
  • sex false0 Sexy stuff: Not an issue
  • language false0 Language: Momentary language.
  • consumerism false3 Consumerism: Excessive and intrusive product placement for the new DVD set of the television series.
  • drugsalcoholtobacco false0 Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue
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