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Fat Albert (2004)
Director: Joel Zwick
Cast: Kenan Thompson, Kyla Pratt, Dania Ramirez, Shedrack Anderson III
Runtime93 min
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Animated character Fat Albert emerges from his TV universe into the real world, accompanied by his friends Rudy, Mushmouth, Old Weird Harold and Dumb Donald. Though the gang is flabbergasted by the modern world, they make new friends, and Albert attempts to help young Doris become popular. But things get complicated when Albert falls for her older sister, Lauri, and must turn to creator Bill Cosby for advice.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The 2004 comedy film Fat Albert, directed by Joel Zwick, received mixed reviews from critics, who found the blend of live-action and animated elements uneven. While the film was not a major awards contender, it had decent audience reception, earning a 5.8/10 rating on IMDb and a 58% score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating a somewhat positive response from general viewers.
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Fat Albert from 2004 is a delightful blend of comedy and fantasy that brings the iconic Cosby Show characters to life on the big screen. Director Joel Zwick skillfully weaves the TV cartoon world with the real world, leading to hilarious fish-out-of-water moments as the gang navigates modern life. Kenan Thompson shines in the titular role, capturing Fat Albert's warmth and wisdom as he helps a young girl discover her inner confidence.
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Fat Albert is a 2004 American live-action animated comedy film based on the 1972 Filmation animated television series Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids created by Bill Cosby. Kenan Thompson stars as the title character. Fat Albert transforms the cartoon characters into three-dimensional humans, who have to come to grips with the differences that exist between their world and the real world.
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