Rotten
Too crudely executed to make much of an impact.
Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
Overview
A gay theater-obsessed Texan high school senior has his heart set on Broadway stardom with an eye out for love. With the help of his 300-pound best girl friend, he embarks on a winning journey of self-discovery.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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32%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Ends up stranded between two concepts.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh
Big-hearted and often quite funny if crudely made, Fat Girls cleverly subverts the cliches of high school comedies to serve an autobiographical story.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Fresh
A modestly impressive debut -- especially considering that writer/director Ash Christian was 21 when he made it -- this poignant comedy will appeal to anyone who vividly remembers what it's like to be a high school outcast.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
Rotten
Fat Girls is fully in the "quirky indie" mold, populated by frumpy characters who sport slack expressions and enthuse about silly life plans.
Noel Murray, AV Club
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