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36 out of 100

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7.3 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

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  • Starring: Kendra C. Johnson, Mo'Nique
  • Summary: Starring the hilarious Mo'Nique as Jazmin Biltmore, a smart-mouthed aspiring fashion designer, Phat Girlz is an edgy comedy about two frustrated plus-size women obsessed with their weight while struggling to find love and acceptance in a world full of hot bodied bases. The Phat Girlz are thrown a major curve ball when the men of their dreams who come from a culture where big is better. (Fox Searchlight)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 7 out of 16
  1. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Peter Hartlaub
    75
    Clumsily directed yet entertainingly written by Oakland native Nnegest Likké, Phat Girlz is like "Rocky" with cellulite. Or maybe "Pretty Woman" without all the bony butts. It has a lot of heart and soul, but it's almost never mean-spirited.
  2. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: John Anderson
    50
    Likké should be applauded for tackling a subject that's bristling with sociopolitical thorns and that raises some provocative questions, particularly about what we find attractive in other people and why.
  3. The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
    Reviewed by: Jennie Punter
    38
    If it weren't for Mo'Nique's fresh, appealing screen presence, Phat Girlz would fall flat.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 3 out of 14
  1. PatD.
    10
    i liked it. it was sweet and nearly a perfect classic. bad lighting and a bit edgy, long and over the top but still really great with a great message.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. WhiteGirl
    10
    Now i can Finally Understand the culture of the black fat person, the sassy overweight lady, and the nigerean man who likes fat people, a great experience for white culture to go see.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. KevinA
    0
    One of the worst movies I've ever seen. Don't listen to the positive reviews - it's bad, bad, bad.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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