Mo'Nique,
Jimmy Jean-Louis,
Godfrey,
Kendra C. Johnson,
Joyful Drake
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A woman makes it her business to convince the world that bigger is better in this comedy. Jazmin Biltmore (Mo'Nique) is a plus-size woman trying to find a place in the skin-and-bones world of high fas... read more
Directed by: Nnegest Likké
Release Date: April 7, 2006
DVD Release Date: August 22, 2006
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Flixster Reviews (2,467)
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October 26, 2008Better than I expected, (which was to have to turn it off twenty minutes into the film!). I'm not sure the message was that great, as let's face it, to be that overweight is actually a health issue, (and I am not having a go - I know some people really do struggle with their wei... read more
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February 3, 2010So, this movie wants to make fun of fat girls (oh, snap, her clothes are too small! she only wants donuts!) but at the same time make you skinny bitch feel bad for laughing. I still can't believe I never change the channel whenever it's on 4379 times a week.
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January 7, 2007cute and fun, but Mo'Nique gets on my nerves sometimes... grls are beautiful no matter what they size is!
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August 19, 2009it was a decently good movie. It was very predictable tho. got kind of stupid and boring after a while.
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March 9, 2009M'onique's heavy-handed message about accepting yourself despite your weight makes for a pleasant yet predictable movie.
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January 15, 2009i think all skinny women that think chunky women are pigs should watch this one ,i loved it this movie show all size women to be happy with your selves not matter what size!
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July 21, 2008Phat Girlz is a very well-done comedy considering it a low budget movie. It's funny and inspirational. I think it's the first time I see a film where Mo'Nique gave a powerful performance, not just funny, but emotional and showed how confidence and self-realization can change one ... read more
Critic Reviews
April 12, 2006
Gregory Kirschling, Entertainment Weekly
April 11, 2006
Kirk Honeycutt, Hollywood Reporter
The first word of the movie's title stands for Pretty Hot and Thick. The second word is never spelled out, but it could mean Good Intentions Ruined by Lousy Zingers.
April 10, 2006
Nathan Lee, New York Times
Barely written and stiffly directed by Nnegest Likké, Phat Girlz is an undernourished comedy about a sassy, overweight heroine.
April 10, 2006
Kyle Smith, New York Post
The film is amateurishly directed and sluggishly paced with an anorexic plot. Even the photography, sound and costumes are substandard.
April 10, 2006
Robert Dominguez, New York Daily News
Beneath the movie's broad humor and meanspirited put-downs lies an uplifting story about learning to like yourself for who you are, not what you look like. Full Review
April 10, 2006
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
If it weren't for Mo'Nique's fresh, appealing screen presence, Phat Girlz would fall flat. Full Review
April 10, 2006
Wesley Morris, Boston Globe
This is a disarming and, in its own way, delightful vehicle for its star and executive producer, the comedian and actress Mo'Nique. Who could hate this movie? Full Review
April 8, 2006
John Anderson, Newsday
Likké should be applauded for tackling a subject that's bristling with socio-political thorns and raises some provocative questions, particularly about what we find attractive in other people and why. Full Review
April 7, 2006
Kathy Cano Murillo, Arizona Republic
It's a chick flick with good intentions about self-image and body size, yet it leaves an icky aftertaste. Full Review
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