Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Kenan ThompsonFat Albert
- Kyla PrattDoris Robertson
- Dania RamírezLauri Robertson
- Shedrack Anderson IIIRudolph "Rudy" Davis
- Jermaine WilliamsJames "Mushmouth" Mush
- Keith D. RobinsonWilliam Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr.
- Marques Houston"Dumb" Donald Parker
- Aaron Frazier"Old Weird" Harold Simmons
- Bill CosbySelf
- OmarionReggie
Recommendations
- 60
Dallas Observer
The film is sweet and often genuinely funny, with lively musical numbers and a cast of entertaining personalities. - 60
L.A. Weekly
A spirited re-creation of the series that once ruled Saturday mornings. - 50
The Hollywood Reporter
An awkward blend of live action and animation. - 50
Village Voice
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. - 50
Miami Herald
Kenan Thompson may not look the part, but he's instantly likeable as Fat Albert. - 50
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Fat Albert's originality is lost on the big screen. - 40
The A.V. Club
While endearing as cartoons, they don't wear flesh well. - 40
Variety
fFat-footed and ham-handed in its attempt to reconstitute a popular '70s TV cartoon show as a full-length, family-skewing feature.
