Fat Chance
Fat Chance

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Fat Chance

2016
Movie
75 min
English

Alison, an overweight dental assistant, is challenged to find her self-worth when she falls into an online relationship with her long-time friend and crush, Justin. But there's a problem -- she used the photo of her attractive friend in her online dating profile, which is what caught Justin's eye. Alison spends the summer with Justin, balancing both versions of herself until the secret slips out. Inspired by a true story.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users70%
Director: Phyllis NagyGenres: Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

This biographical drama chronicles the life of actress and activist Jean Seberg, focusing on her experiences with Hollywood and her entanglement with the FBI. The film details her rise to fame, her passionate advocacy for civil rights, and the subsequent surveillance and persecution she faced from government agents determined to silence her. It explores the personal toll this conflict took on her life and career.

Critical Reception

Fat Chance received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise directed at Tessa Thompson's performance as Jean Seberg. Critics noted the film's timely relevance and its sensitive portrayal of Seberg's struggles, though some found the pacing uneven and the narrative occasionally unfocused. Audience reception was generally favorable, appreciating the exploration of a complex historical figure.

What Reviewers Say

  • Tessa Thompson delivers a compelling and nuanced performance as Jean Seberg.

  • The film effectively highlights Seberg's activism and the FBI's persecution.

  • Some critics found the narrative structure to be somewhat disjointed.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's focus on Jean Seberg's life and activism, with many praising Tessa Thompson's portrayal. Some viewers wished for a more streamlined plot, but the overall sentiment was positive towards the biographical aspects.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Starling', but it was changed to 'Fat Chance' shortly before its release, a decision that drew some confusion and criticism for its potentially negative connotations.

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