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A dropout comes to the aid of a chubby and suicidal high-school kid by recruiting him as the drummer for his upstart punk-rock band.
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| Hollywood ReporterJohn DeForeA commendably restrained loser-turns-winner tale offering an unexpected second showcase for Terri star Jacob Wysocki, Matthew Lillard's Fat Kid Rules the World is less colorful than its grandeur-deluded title suggests. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertFat Kid Rules the World is a movie with a title that might be misleading: It's a lot better than it sounds like it has any right to be. |
| Chicago ReaderBen SachsThe depiction of high school band life rings true at every turn, bringing a sense of authenticity to the familiar teenage drama. |
| School Library JournalKent TurnerLike Going's award-winning book, the film is frank and doesn't sugarcoat the source material. |
| The PlaylistGabe ToroSpecial notice should be given to Billy Campbell, who takes a stock character and gives him a new spin. |
| EricDSnider.comEric D. SniderThe scenario sounds cliched, but it's brought to life by authentic characters, solid laughs, and surprisingly honest emotions. |
| Shockya.comBrent SimonA sweet-natured and loose-limbed coming-of-age tale that delivers by way of its smart, sympathetic performances and an accumulation of telling details. |
| NYC Movie GuruAvi OfferPoignant, funny and well-acted. A commendable directorial debut of Matthew Lillard. |
| Village VoiceSherilyn ConnellyThe film succeeds thanks to Lillard's clear affection for the material and on the strength of its performances, especially Billy Campbell as Troy's conflicted father. |
| VarietyJoe LeydonAffecting performances and effective storytelling are the hallmarks of Fat Kid Rules the World. |