Fat Girls Review Quotes

"DELIGHTFULLY PREPOSTEROUS"
A seductive deadpan comedy in the style of Napoleon Dynamite
by wunderkind Ash Christian, Fat Girls will leave you smiling.
-Bay Area Reporter



"Pain and discomfort has rarely been so amusing."
- San Francisco Station - 4 out of 5 stars
 
"A guilty pleasure that homophile fans of both
"Napoleon Dynamite" and "American Pie" might enjoy."
Dennis Harvey, Variety

"A sweetly compelling treat"
Beth Greenfield, Time Out New York

"Cheeky and clever, charming and ultimately infused
with a very strong, important message about self-acceptance.
As a writer-director, Christian packs this film with hilarious
little touches that keep us giggling.
Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall

“Completely, beautifully made.”
– John Cameron Mitchell (Hedwig and the Angry Inch, Shortbus)
 
"20 year old Ash Christan proves himself a
triple-threat, writing, directing and starring"
- HX MAGAZINE by Mark Peikert

"An impressive display of directorial and performance energy...
nails the peeved spirit of educational jail with astounding accuracy.
This renewed peek at awkward wonder years gave me a thrill.
Christian has nonetheless carved himself out
a sharply observed indie siren that pays light attention to matters of identity and sexuality.
  brianorndorf, eFilmCritic.com

"Wry, real, and evidently very satisfying teen-flavored flick"
- Logo Online
 
"Christian shows some real comic talent here"
- New York Magazine Online
 
"Kind of low-budget, homegrown indie that deserves a look"
- New York Magazine

 
"The film is reminescent of the sleeper hit "Napoleon Dynamite""
- Entertainment Weekly
 
"Christian shows real promise as a filmmaker and performer"
- Caryn Brooks, Austin Statesman
 
"Heart-warming reminder of just how special each of our
teenage "gay self-awareness" and "coming out" stories are.
Ash Christian captures what is best in the campy, low-class
realism styles of such famous directors as John Waters,
Ed Wood, and even David Lynch while still remaining
entirely original in his approach. " 
- Robert, Urban, AfterElton.com

"Just the right mix of teen drama,
humor and quirkiness for a surprise success"
- Provincetown Banner

“Think low-budget meets high art with just enough
Gus Van Sant, Todd Haynes and John Waters
tossed in to make it interesting”
– Byron Beck, Willamette Week/ Portland, Oregon

"Fat Girls” is a hilarious rollercoaster ride that careens to an outrageous climax.
This auspicious debut announces the arrival of filmmaker and
star Ash Christian as a major new talent.
- TheSuperMovie.com