Run Fatboy Run
In theaters 3.28.08
some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and
smoking
Run Time: 100 min
Leslie's rating - 3.75 out of 5
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Review by Leslie Hurst for The Mungles on
Movies
Copyright 2008 Mungleshow Productions. All
rights reserved. Used by permission.
There are many adages that equate life to a race. We
often ask ourselves what direction should we go in
our lives. The wise man that lives at the top of the
mountain says you must follow your path. Amid all
this confusion about directions, paths, and races, it's
easy to feel lost, give up, and stagnate in a routine.
Mapquest doesn't make roadmaps for life, so when
we come to that giant fork in the road or that huge
obstacle, we turn tail and run in the opposite
direction. Run Fat Boy Run shows us that those scary
obstacles can be overcome by even the laziest and
most unfit of men.
The most Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg) ever ran in his
life was the day he left his pregnant fiancÈ at the altar.
Five years later, he has stagnated as a security guard
who can't get it right in his job, parenting, or even
where he left his house keys. When a handsome and
rich American sweeps his ex off her feet, Dennis
makes a decision to run in a London marathon to
prove he can make it to the finish line and win back
his love.
Simon Pegg is a brilliant and hilarious man. He plays
the underdog, and he has impeccable comedic
timing. He's teamed back up with Dylan Moran
(Shaun of the Dead) who plays his best friend and
trainer. Hank Azaria plays the romantic rival, Whit, who
is as charming and charitable as he is arrogant and
condescending.
David Schwimmer directed this film, and the
difference is noticeable in comparison to Pegg's
previous films. It's a bit warmer and more romantic
and less of your kid brother's monkeying around. . I
honestly was expecting something a bit punchier like
Shaun of the Dead. Simon Pegg is a genius of a
writer, and the jokes and gags had the audience in
stitches
I absolutely enjoyed this film. I have an affinity for
British humor, and Simon Pegg definitely delivered the
goods. Run Fat Boy Run is rated PG-13 for some rude
and sexual behavior, nudity, language and smoking.
While it deals with family, I wouldn't bring the whole
family. While the nudity is nothing more than rear
ends, the sexual humor is definitely not appropriate for
the under 13 crowd. I think this would be a great date
film the guys can enjoy and has just enough girly stuff
to win over the ladies. I give this film 3.75 out of 5
pairs of running shoes.
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Leslie Hurst is a graduate from Dallas Baptist
University. She dreams of moving to London, working
for a record label, and one day owning a recording
studio. She's a sci-fi geek with a penchant for movie
trivia. Her favorite TV show is Doctor Who. She has
two beagles named Cocoa and Sugar. This karaoke
superstar has a music blog.
