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Phat Girlz (2006)

Starring: Mo'Nique, Kendra C. Johnson Director: Nnegest Likké Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested) Format: DVD
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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Product Details

  • Actors: Mo'Nique, Kendra C. Johnson, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey, Joyful Drake
  • Directors: Nnegest Likké
  • Writers: Nnegest Likké
  • Producers: Mo'Nique, Michael Glassman, Robert F. Newmyer, Steven Imes, Steven J. Wolfe
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: French (Dolby Digital 2.1), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 2.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: August 22, 2006
  • Run Time: 99 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000FUH35U
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #9,628 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #9 in  Movies & TV > African American Cinema > Comedy
    #29 in  Movies & TV > Comedy > Urban
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Special Features

  • Commentary by director Nnegest Likke
  • Includes extended version, deleted and alternate scenes with optional director commentary
  • "The Reel Deal: The Making of Phat Girlz" featurette
  • "Super Size Dreams" - director Nnegest Likke's video diary
  • "The Phattest Guy" - tribute to producer Bobby Newmyer
  • Blooper reel

Editorial Reviews

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Tart, talented, and plus-size, Jazmin (Mo'Nique, The Parkers) lives in a world that insults and rejects her because she's fat--or is the emotional abuse she heaps on herself the real problem? A department store employee with fashion designer dreams, Jazmin flounders until she wins a Palm Springs vacation and meets a handsome Nigerian doctor named Tunde who cherishes a full figure as a mark of beauty. But can Jazmin overcome her self-loathing and accept Tunde's love? This plot summary doesn't capture the freewheeling style of Phat Girlz, a low-budget feature that proves that slick production values can't compare with spunky rhythmic editing, rough and ready wit, and an honest heart. The movies takes some broad but accurate shots at American culture's crazed body fascism (though the unchivalrous might point out that the movie's male romantic objects all have a pretty studly physique). Mo'Nique throws herself into her part, capturing the mix of self-deprecating humor and bitter anger that many heavy women turn brutally on themselves. Phat Girlz may end up as a fairy tale, but along the way it delves into the sharp, dark edges that make a happy ending well-earned. --Bret Fetzer


Product Description

Superstar comedienne Mo'Nique is "hilarious" (San Francisco Chronicle) as a sassy, plus-sized fashion designer who's tired of taking no for an answer in this "delightful" (Boston Globe) comedy about living life to the fullest. Jazmin Biltmore (Mo'Nique) has big plans for large ladies ? she's designed a sexy line of clothes for curvaceous women like herself. But when she can't get funding for her designs or meet a man who appreciates her unique physique, Jazmin's patience starts running thin. That is, until she wins an all-expense-paid trip to a resort in Palms Springs, where she just might just meet the man of her dreams.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Uplifting and Funny, April 18, 2006
By Rosa "Bookworm" (Detroit,MichiganUSA) - See all my reviews
I have to be honest when I first heard of this movie. My first thought was another bad movie like the Cookout. To my pleasant surprise It was really good. It has a positive message which will appeal to anyone. Monique plays a salesperson trying create a clothing line for plus-size women while battling the prejudice that she meets from others as well as accepting who she is. A movie about self-esteem,self-improvement, self-awareness. I would recommended this to anyone.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun for everyone, March 23, 2007
By SereneNight (California, USA) - See all my reviews
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Phat Girlz proves that being big can also be beautiful in this entertaining, heartfelt comedy staring Mo'Nique as an aspiring fashion designer. Fed up with the mumu-style clothing in popular stores Jazmine decides to come up with her own clothing line. Her boss and her own self-doubt prove to be her biggest hurdle.

It was nice to see a film with actresses who are not anorexic and who are self-confidant regardless of their looks. Too often a woman is valued only for her physical appearance. I thought all three actresses were attractive, funny, and did an excellent job. One bugaboo: I would've liked to see her cousin develop a bit more empathy. The fact that she stood aside while Jaz took abuse rankled with this reviewer a bit.

I felt the male actors were all handsome and endearing. 4 stars. Entertaining and fun.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fat is back, August 22, 2006
I shared this movie with my tiny daughter and a group of friends. I was seeking a message of acceptance but got much much more. It is a great dramatic comedy with a great message, a lesson in culture and a romance. It is a good movie for women in search of acceptance (all of us) and for those who put others down because of their differences (all of us).
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Loved It
This movie is funny and worth the purchase. If you are feeling bad about your size and need a pick me up buy this movie.
Published 18 days ago by Capricorn Lady

2.0 out of 5 stars Phlat Girlz
I like Mo'Nique and I really wanted to like this film but it falls flat for me. The concept is decent but the execution is a clumsy one to say the least. Read more
Published 6 months ago by miseryhatescompany

5.0 out of 5 stars Phat Girlz
Monique and Jimmy Jean-Louis do an outstanding job together and actually the whole cast was phenomenal! I hope more comedies come out as good as this one!!!
Published 7 months ago by Teresa Richie

4.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
I think this film is funny, but I must say a little bit unreal. It is like she wants to make every girl fat? that is not even healthy! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Jean Alvira

3.0 out of 5 stars I Hate Skinny B*tches Too!
Phat Girlz is a hard film to hate because it comes from a genuinely real and unique perspective. It is also a great task to defend for being of such poor production quality and... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Kasey Driscoll

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring
The movie is one that will help build a young woman's self-esteem. Talks about self-love.
Published 14 months ago by Tussin

5.0 out of 5 stars Seriously good fun
I really enjoyed this film, not only for the message it gave but also, as a Nigerian, I was in stitches for the poolside banter. Read more
Published 18 months ago by LadyDee

2.0 out of 5 stars Good Theme But Bad Acting
I'd never seen this movie before, but while I was flicking through the channels, I stopped to look at an extremely gorgeous African man who played Monique's love interest and just... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Shamontiel L. Vaughn

4.0 out of 5 stars Finding Your Bliss
In the large clothing chain where Jazmin Biltmore works the embarrassing plus size section is hidden in a corner of the store. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. E. Wood

5.0 out of 5 stars WOOHOO! Gimme a Tunde of my own.........
I absolutely love this movie. Monique is funny, warm and real and WOW! He makes me want to fly to Lagos right NOW!! Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. M. Yoakum

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