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Boston Globe - In the end, it's hard to see a real reason for the movie's existence. We already have Muppets. Director Joel Zwick, the man responsible for ''My Big Fat Greek Wedding,'' doesn't so much enliven the action as concentrate on cranking out a wildly sanitized product. The movie's North Philadelphia setting is an antiseptically multicultural soundstage -- the urban feels suburban, and most of the actors have Hollywood accents. Realism, though, is obviously beside the point. more...
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Chicago Sun-Times - The movie is sweet and gentle, but not very compelling. All but its younger viewers will be expecting a little more excitement along with Fat Albert's genial encouragement of Doris. more...
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Chicago Tribune - There's still time for Fat Albert to develop a crush on Doris' foster sister and for Cosby to unveil a sweet memorial to his childhood buddies. But given Cosby's stature as a comedian, and the title character's ample screen presence, ''Fat Albert'' seems a little lightweight, even for a kids' movie. more...
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Splicedwire - Looks like they're aiming pretty low though with a cast of Disney Channel off-casts... more...
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