When Zachary Beaver Came to Town
(2003)
Country: USA
Synopsis
When a one man sideshow arrives in Granger, Texas, showcasing "the fattest boy in the world" the lives of two small-town teens are changed forever in this coming-of-age tale. Zachary Beaver is an obese teen who travels from town to town with his friend and business partner Paulie Rankin earning money off his appearance. Toby and Cal decide to check out the show, and an unlikely bond forms between trio.
Notes
- Based on the National Book Award-winning novel by Kimberly Willis Holt.
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Cast
- Jonathan Lipnicki
(Toby) - Cody Linley
(Cal) - Sasha Neulinger
(Zachary Beaver) - Eric Stoltz
- Kevin Corrigan
- Amanda Alch
- Jesse Plemons
(Jay) - Ryan Harper Gray
- Joanna McCray
BoyActors Reviews
8 member reviews/ratings for this Movie
Average Rating: (7.88 / 10)View All Member Reviews/Ratings & Stats
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I would hope that Sasha was wearing a body suit to make him look heavier, because if a boy that young was that fat, he would be DEAD before he's 40 from clogged arteries!
I fell in love with Jonathan and Cody, they were great! especially the scenes where Cal was teasing the older Sister! I also liked the scene where they released the Lady Bugs, it was like they were releasing the spirit of Cal's older brother.
Cody is one those kind of boys that just reaches out and grabs my attention, and I just can't take my eyes off him :D
to the point that I've had to watch this movie a couple of times to get the full spectrum of the storyline
My Movie Rating: 9 / 10An entertaining little movie of typical Americana. Sasha Neulinger is impressive as the fat showboy, Zachary Beaver, who has an answer for everything. The friendship between Toby and Cal is nicely explored. The scene where Toby dances on the main street with the attractive young blond girl is poignant. Good film that sort of washes over you. Slight mistake in the editing: When Cal comes into Zachary's caravan angry with Toby and throws the money he owes at him he's wet through. But the scene where he and Toby fall in the lake isn't until later. Just a mild mistake in an otherwise plesant film that should reside on any enthusiast of the boy actor's DVD shelf.
My Movie Rating: 7 / 10Funny Yet Interesting; Awesome Cast & A Exciting Story. This Film Brightens Up & Opens Up From Within. I Enjoyed It & I Recommend This Film For All Ages, It Brings Lots Of Laughs & It Has Emotional Moments In It Too Including A Inspirational-Sensational Moment.
My Movie Rating: 8 / 10Page Last Modified: 28th May 2013
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