Product Description

Based on the novel by kimberly willis holt. Zachary beaver a sideshow attraction also known as the worlds fattest boy arrives in the sleepy town of granger texas. Studio: Platinum Disc Llc Release Date: 05/02/2006 Starring: Eric Stoltz Jane Krakowski Run time: 85 minutes Rating: Pg

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39621 in DVD
• Released on: 2006-01-24
• Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, Original recording remastered, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 85 minutes

Customer Reviews

quite the surprise
Well I knew nothing about this movie. Turned on the TV and there it was. Was captivated by Jonathon Lipnicki. What an adorable little boy. Reminded me of a nephew of mine. The movie also had Eric Stolz in it, good as he always is. It's a cute movie about a boy who is billed as the Fattest boy in the world, that's Zachary coming into town. It's a movie with a good message about life and innocence. Give it a try, you won't be dissapointed.

SOLID ENTERTAINMENT FOR KIDS AND ADULTS! 3 1/2 STARS!
Interesting coming of age film with the story centering around two friends who befriend an obese boy in a makeshift sideshow. The film is a cut above most juvenile fodder with some funny and interesting characters. Amanda Alch is a stand out as a pint sized southern bell! It's clean and short and the story isn't dumb-ed down, so adults can enjoy this film too. I caught this on cable, so I don't know what the DVD quality is.

Doesn't give easy answers
I originally purchased this video to open a discussion of baptism in a church class. I ended up enjoying the video for a lot of differing reasons.

The focus of the movie involves the meaning of friendship and an understanding of what it means to be different.

In the midst of one summer, three boys undergo trauma and change together, learning a lot about life in the process, and perhaps without realizing it, they also learn a great deal about friendship.

I purchased this video at the same time as Her Majesty and felt both were similar in theme, although this one would be more likely to be enjoyable to the younger generation in the U.S.

I especially appreciated the fact that there were no simple answers given in the film, I even found the ending a bit unexpected.