Bloggers are Buzzing About A Matter of Size!

A Matter of Size is sizing up for its big opening in Washington D.C. on July 2^nd at The Avalon Theater. From what we are hearing, it’s sure to be a big hit. The buzz is beginning, and it seems like everyone has something great to say.

The film is a heart-warming comedy about four men who have struggled with being overweight for their entire lives. Despite their persistent dieting, their weight begins to take a toll on their happiness when they realize that it is literally weighing down on every aspect of their lives: friendships, love lives, and otherwise. But, when they come across the sport of Sumo Wrestling, their lives take a complete turn as they slowly learn to love and accept themselves for who they are.

The film is praised for its uniqueness. Madame Meow from A Daily Dose of Zen Sarcasm says,

“Hilarity, romance, self-discovery and much late-night eating ensue. And at the core, you get to see a fresh and original take on the average fat-person story. I guarantee it's much better than anything Eddie Murphy or Tyler Perry could ever muster up with a fat suit, because the difference here is that there is a sweet, unfussy dignity to the way the story is told.”

To read more from Madame Meow, please visit A Daily Dose of Zen Sarcasm.

Beyond this, the film succeeds in making a hilarious comedy out of an emotional and at times touchy subject. Laura and Caroline from Young DC Living say,

“It is consistently filled with laugh-out-loud moments, even during one of the more “sad” scenes within the film. Regardless of subtitles, the humor and clever writing within the film shine through. The characters are very funny, have great chemistry, and give genuinely heart-felt performances!”

To read Caroline and Laura’s blog, visit them at YoungDCLiving.

Most importantly, the film kindly and tastefully sheds light on one of the more pressing social issues in society today. Margo from D.C. Girl aptly remarks that

“Fat prejudice is still one of the most acceptable forms of prejudice in our society. It was nice to see the characters in this film conquer that, finding acceptance in their own way.”

To read Margo’s blog in its entirety, please visit D.C.Girl@theMovies.

From the looks of it, A Matter of Size is sure to satisfy your taste for comedy, romance, sports, and drama all in a matter of about 90 minutes. We here at Menemsha Films (and I think the bloggers would agree) urge you to find the time to get out and see the film this weekend! It opens Friday, July 2^nd at The Avalon Theatre in Washington D.C.

To see more about the film, watch the trailer here:

or visit our website at MenemshaFilms.com.