Review of Heavyweights (1995) by Sarah S — 08 Feb 2008

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This review of Heavyweights (1995) was written by Sarah S on 08 Feb 2008.

Heavyweights has generally received positive reviews.

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By Gman H (337) on 06 Sep 2013

I don't know I missed this one back in the day. It's some of Apatow's earlier work. Decent family fun. [6/10]…

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Not a bad movie. Not a great movie. Worth watching. Ben Stiller does his thing…

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By Pete S (773) on 12 Apr 2013

Heavyweights is now more known for its historical significance than its moments on screen…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 13 Jan 2014

I liked it the first time I watched it. The second time, not so much. I guess Heavyweights is one of those movies you only like as a kid…

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By Chris C (2,693) on 30 May 2014

Despite having an unlikable script and plotline, Heavyweights is still watchable because of a crazy, wacky performance by Ben Stiller…

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By Giovanni M (788) on 13 Aug 2014

This is one of the funniest kids movies ever. It brings me back to when I was a kid. Ben stiller is so funny in this. Great supporting cast…

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By Steve S (3,182) on 23 Sep 2016

It's a great movie. The story is fun and entertaining. Ben Stiller does a great job…

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Entertaining, nostalgic fluff that legitimately holds up; even if only as something tolerable…

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By Justin A (642) on 04 Jul 2015

As a movie, it's a pretty sloppy movie. As a kids movie, it's perfectly enjoyable. I found myself enjoying this movie about a fat camp…

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