Fat Albert
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.
Critics Sentiment
Fat Albert seeks guidance from creator Bill Cosby
News broadcast prevents gang from returning to television
The film jumps from its lowest point during the contrived news interruption plot device to its peak when Bill Cosby appears, gaining 3.5 points as critics universally praised his cameo.
Fat Albert received mixed to negative reviews, with critics consistently praising Bill Cosby's cameo as the film's sole highlight while criticizing the weak premise, unfunny fish-out-of-water jokes, and overly sanitized approach. The film maintained a consistently mediocre reception throughout most of its runtime, with brief peaks during character development moments and the cemetery ending. Most reviewers appreciated the film's good intentions and family-friendly message but found the execution painfully bland and formulaic.
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Kenan Thompson
Fat Albert
Kyla Pratt
Doris Robertson
Dania Ramirez
Lauri Robertson
Shedrack Anderson III
Rudolph "Rudy" Davis
Jermaine Williams
James "Mushmouth" Mush
Keith D. Robinson
William Henry "Bill" Cosby Jr.
Marques Houston
"Dumb" Donald Parker
Aaron Frazier
"Old Weird" Harold Simmons
Bill Cosby
Self
Omarion
Reggie
Keri Lynn Pratt
Heather
Alice Greczyn
Becky
Dylan Cash
Emmitt
Alphonso McAuley
Bucky Miller
Aaron Carter
Teen
J. Mack Slaughter
Arthur
Nick Zano
Camera Salesman
Annie Abbott
Mrs. Forchick
Rick Overton
Coach Gillespie
Fonzworth Bentley
Salesman
Crew
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