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The moive revolves around two plus-sized ladies struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in and few men are willing to look past her dress size and see the woman within. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet their dream men in unexpected ways.
While it's a pleasure to watch the likeable Kendra Johnson open up and come out of her shell, Phat Girlz belongs to Mo'Nique, a grating, belligerent woman who alternates self-deprecating fat jokes with drama-queen meltdowns and simpering pleas for
April 13, 2006
3BlackChicks Review
Skinny on plot, story, directing and some of the acting.
Almost stunning in its determination to be the ultimate wish-fulfillment fantasy vehicle for plus-sized African-American women...
August 11, 2006
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 11, 2006
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
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
even though this movie is a bit of a mess, it turns out to be unexpectedly sweet and funny. Its very amateurishness gives it freshness and authenticity.
April 13, 2006
Film Journal International
Although Phat Girlz...looks to have been made on a shoestring, with muddy, unflattering lighting (by two cinematographers), there is nonetheless something to be commended here.