A Matter of Size 2009

John Hartl, Seattle Times: While the story may take place in working-class Israel in the 21st century, rejection is universal. So are most attempts to come to terms with it. Still, there's more than a little novelty value in the choices its characters make. Read more

Wesley Morris, Boston Globe: We're meant to like these men, and we do, more or less, but they've been simplified for easy digestion. Read more

Kate Taylor, Globe and Mail: Those elements make it hard to slot the movie into the happy category of quirky charmer and yet, while intriguing, they are never significant enough for the film to take on a larger personality. Read more

Linda Barnard, Toronto Star: An amusingly lightweight Israeli comedy about rebellious fatties who decide to use their heft for a greater purpose, A Matter of Size will have you ordering your popcorn with extra butter and refusing to feel guilty about it. Read more

Alissa Simon, Variety: Part sports drama, part love story, this sweetly absurd tale of forlorn blue-collar guys pursuing a difficult goal... recalls audience-pleasing fare such as The Full Monty. Read more

Rachel Saslow, Washington Post: Herzl's approach might not be great for one's cholesterol or blood pressure, but it brings up an intriguing idea, one that isn't talked about often...: Maybe it would be better to be fat and happy than thin and miserable. Read more