Product reviewsRun Fat Boy Run (DVD, 2008)

Pegg RUNS Away From The Dreaded "One-Hit-Wonder" Curse.

Do NOT let the title detract you away from this film by Simon "Shawn Of The Dead" Pegg and former Friends star & upcoming director David "Ross" Schwimmer. This is a tale of a 30-something Englishman who five years earlier got cold feet at his wedding and "ran" off from his pregnant fiancée. Now he wants desperately to get back into her and their 5 year old son's life, but a new successful American businessman (Simpsons' Hank Azaria, who does better than expected) is in the way. Soon, Pegg's Dennis sees that an English marathon that Azaria's running in as well is his only chance to prove that he can finally finish something, even though he's slightly out-of-shape and is going to need help to prepare...

I found this movie to be very warm and humorous, great for 30ish Dad's like myself. Pegg does a great job in his typical way, but the title stinks. He's NOT fat, he's got a spare tire, and even it looks a little unnoticable, while others still call him "fatboy". Like other Pegg films, instead of partner Nick "Hot Fuzz" Frost at his side, we now get another Shawn alumni Dylan Moran, who does a great turn as Thandie Newton's cousin and Dennis' best friend. It's been touted as a modern-day English Rocky, and while there's some things that earn it, it's also very funny in some parts too. Comes with trailers, making-of, bloopers and a commentary track with Pegg, Moran, Schwimmer (who still sounds like Ross after breaking up with Rachel), and strangely Pegg's real-life mother (why?), this release is worth a purchase and/or viewing. In fact, I enjoyed it more than Pegg's Hot Fuzz, which was a pretty good film in itself too. A nice surprise of a movie by two men you didn't think had it in them. Just ignore the title, okay?
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HEART AND FEET SOLES ON THE LINE!!

Features actors: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton & Hank Azaria.
Rating: PG-13
Running time: 110 min.

Dennis Doyle is about to marry the girl of his dreams Libby.Right before the wedding Dennis gets cold feet and runs out on his pregnant girlfriend.Five years later, Dennis is a security guard at the mall in London. When getting to spend time with his son Jake at the doorstep of Libby's house he meets Libby's new boyfirend, who is the extact oppoiste of him, and immedietly feels like this is his new competition.When Dennis hears that Libby's new boyfriend runs in a marathon run for charity, he thinks he can win Libby back by completing the race.Can he get back what he has lost?

This movie will have you laughing, from spin classes to running blisters, it is an odd romantic comedy that will have you rooting for the fat boy.Would reccomend to rent.Please click YES at the bottom.Thanks for taking the time to read this! :)Read full review...

funny stuff!

great runners comedy. even if you are not a runner you'll get a kick out of it. there were some very funny moments in this movie. i only wish that his big buddy from shaun of the dead (5 stars) & hot fuzz (4.5 stars) was in this one. beware there are a few crude parts so it is not for the whole family. for these 2 reasons i rate it 4 stars!

notice: the following may spoil a part in the movie if you have not watched it yet. do not read any further if you want to be suprised!

favorite part: fatboy has his friend pop a big blister on the bottom of his foot he got from running. the friend uses a nail! it pops and puss squirts right in his face! the friend jumps up and screams "that is the second most discusting fluid i have had in my eye!" ha! ha!Read full review...

Run on premises

Honestly not the most original of films. It runs the gamut of many cliche's both from romantic comedies and from inspirational sports films. What is original, refreshing and completely undeniable is the performance of Simon Pegg and Hank Azaria. They're both incredible in this movie and spot on in their roles.

If you're looking for Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz you won't find it as there's no Nick Frost in this movie and it's not directed by Edgar Wright (Simon's collaborators for those projects). But still... one out of three here is still better than most standard fare you see in movies.

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Okay, but it's no Shaun of the Dead

If you're expecting the non-stop subtle humor that SOTD has, you won't find it here. It does have it's moments, but not as many as I would have liked. Simon Pegg is great as usual (but I'm probably a bit biased in that).If you are a Simon Pegg fan then you have to watch it-just because. I love Simon in everything, but this is my least favorite. If you really want to see Simon Pegg in all his funny glory, check out the BBC Television Series "SPACED". It's such a freakin' funny (but WAAAYY too short series). It was just released on DVD in the US. Sooo funny and VERY worth to have in your Simon Pegg collection.

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Run fat boy

Funny movie Dennis is about to get married to his pregnant girl friend, but takes off running. Year later son is grown and ex girl friend is seeing a different man. Dennis is upset that she’s seeing this other man and wants to get back with her. Read full review...

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Good

Best romantic comedy by far. Heart-warming, engaging, and just a riot. This movie has soul.

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Excellent...sums up The storyline

Great movie, excellent plot, very funny & entertaining. Price was great & the turnaround time was quick. Thanks

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Slow pace but good movie

A movie that motivates you...makes you want to run (because if the "fatboy" can do it, so can you!). Not as much humor as I'd of liked, and it was more of a down to earth movie. Fair plot, fair story. They made excellent use of the one-f-word-per-PG13-movie as I rewinded several times, just to watch that part. For a couple bucks, this movie is worth watching.Read full review...

Great movie

New product. Shipped quick! Love this movie!

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