Measure of a Man - Ein fetter Sommer

The movie is purposeful has a clear message and that is what it's all about,

The plot is strong and surprisingly the script is well written, and the events are connected and goes fast and smooth without any dull moments.

"Accept yourself but never stop improving".

The casting was really good ,, loved Blake Cooper even though he isn't a fat anymore, he had that honest, pure and innocent sense of humor ... we haven't seen much of Judy Greer or Luke Wilson, i love the folks but their appearance was so minimum ,, Donald Sutherland was also good ,, but after all lets be honest it was all about that "Bobby Marks" kid.

Anyway, heartwarming family movie , definitely recommended.

Wonder Years narration? ...Check ...Summer lake? Check ...Out of reach love interest? Check...

The point im trying to make is that the film uses summer coming of age movie cliches in a way that is rather bland. It tries to go for a heartwarming kind of vibe and it never feels good or natural. I liked the acting and the setting but the story is not too memorable. The films moral on the other hand is actually quite good.

Heart warming film about a young kid who's overcoming some issues. He's secretly in love with his best friend, he's getting bullied, he's protecting his little sister, he's worrying about his parents marital problems, all while working for & learning from a learned local. Loved this film, ignore the bad reviews, oh and, great soundtrack.

This film tells the story of a 17 year old man who experiences a life changing summer holiday.

On the macro level, the story is satisfying and heartwarming. It is good to see the changes in the young man. His experiences are quite saddening, but it leads up growth.

Bobby (Blake Cooper) is a chubby teenager whose family spends each summer at a camp. This particular summer is a tough one for Bobby for many reasons. First, he's expected to get a job and he lands one with a real tough taskmaster (Donald Sutherland). Second, his girl friend is leaving and not spending much of the summer...and he counted on spending time with her. Third, he's on the radar of a bully and his group of toadies...and they are determined to make Bobby's life miserable. So how will he navigate these difficulties...or will he?

Blake Cooper was good and his part was written well. Most of the adults, on the other hand, seem underwritten and pretty one-dimensional, such as: the father who is just a jerk in every way, the deputy who is a jerk in every way, the employer who seems to take advantage of him, and his mother...who says and does very little. This is a weakness in the movie. But fortunately, even with a rogues gallery of adults, Cooper is able to keep your attention. And because of this, the movie works. Not a great movie but a very enjoyable one.