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Fat (2013 film)
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Wikipedia article
'Fat' is a 2013 American drama film directed by Mark Phinney filmed in Boston, MA.'The Boston Globe', December 01, 2015 - [https://www.bostonglobe.com/lifestyle/names/2015/12/01/local-film-fat-gets-coolidge-premiere/ZPfRsERX0Evm2fHYZVmiXL/story.html Local film Fat gets Coolidge premiere By Meredith Goldstein] It also showcases the Boston music scene prominently on its soundtrackVanyaland.com, December 1, 2015 - [http://www.vanyaland.com/2015/12/01/show-casing-mark-phinneys-film-fat-captures-a-local-music-scene-on-the-fly Show Casing: Mark Phinneys film Fat captures a local music scene on the fly By Michael Marotta] and music plays a major driving role in the film.Wylie Writes, October 29, 2015 - [http://wyliewrites.com/fat Movie reviews, Fat] It had its world premiere on September 8, 2013 at the Toronto International Film Festival and stars Mel Rodriguez as Ken, a food-addicted man struggling with getting his life in order.
The film was released in select theaters and via video on demand platforms on December 15, 2015.'Variety', October 19, 2015 - [https://variety.com/2015/film/news/syndicado-expands-distribution-north-america-1201621253 Syndicado Expands Distribution Business Into North American Theatrical Market (EXCLUSIVE) 'By' JENNIE PUNTER]
Synopsis
Ken won't change his ways. Addicted to food, Ken is in bad health, and is headed to an early grave. Despite getting help and advice from his friends and doctors, he does what he wants, when he wants; until a chance encounter with love that might just give him the motivation he needs to save himself."Laemmle Theaters - [https://www.laemmle.com/films/40408 FAT]
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Reception
Critical reception for 'Fat' has been predominantly positive with a 60% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes.Rotten Tomatoes - [https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/fat/ Fat, Movie Info] The film has been particularly praised for its gritty, realistic look at food addiction.'The Star', Thu., Oct. 29, 2015 - [https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/movies/2015/10/29/reel-brief-mini-reviews-of-the-assassin-the-keeping-room-victoria-heart-of-a-dog-and-fat.htm Reel Brief: Mini reviews of The Assassin, The Keeping Room, Victoria, Heart of a Dog and Fat By Peter Howell Movie Critic, Bruce DeMara Entertainment, Linda Barnard Staff Reporter] In its October 30, 2015 issue, 'The Globe and Mail' said, "The story, inspired by the writer-comedian and first-time director Mark Phinney's own life, is told in pseudo-documentary style. A dark film about shame and self-sabotage, Fat is not a pretty picture. The truthful ones rarely are."'The Globe and Mail', October 30, 2015 - [https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/film/film-reviews/fat-mockumentary-explores-shame-and-self-sabotage-of-food-addiction/article27030559/ Film Review, Fat explores shame and self-sabotage of food addiction - Brad Wheeler (subscription required)] James Verniere of 'The Boston Herald' gave the film an A, noting, "What writer/director Mark Phinneys semi-autobiographical fiction film 'Fat' lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in brutal honesty, insight and genuine rage."'The Boston Herald', December 1, 2015 - [http://www.bostonherald.com/entertainment/movies/2015/12/heavy_topic_mel_rodriguez_weighs_in_with_dazzling_performance_in_fat Heavy topic: Mel Rodriguez weighs in with ?dazzling performance in Fat ]
Matt Goldberg of Collider gave the film a more mixed review and a B grade, but also noted its realistic depiction of the topic: "Fat still manages to hold together long enough to keep its emotional impact intact, and it serves as a cautionary tale without ever feeling preachy. It can disgust, depress, and frustrate, but it doesnt patronize its audience. Phinneys film isnt designed to be motivational but observational. The distance provided by the documentary style makes the strong performances come to us. Its only when the plot forces a maudlin conclusion that Fat can only mirror the pain of obesity by (to borrow a lyric from Nirvana) taking comfort in being sad."Collider.com, September 10, 2013 - [http://collider.com/fat-review/ TIFF 2013: FAT Review by Matt Goldberg]
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