"Isn't there some kind of like... special technique?"
"Well... yeah... you put one leg in front of the other over and over again really really fast."
Five years ago Dennis (Pegg) ran away from his pregnant girlfriend Libby (Newton) at the altar. He continues to disappoint her by continually messing up, although she has allowed him to be a part of their son Jake's (Fenton) life. Dennis still has feelings for Libby, but their relationship is complicated by the arrival of her new boyfriend Whit (Azaria) who is the opposite of Dennis. Whit is in top shape, and preparing to run a 26 mile marathon...Dennis is out of shape (although he is not fat, he just has a little gut), but to prove himself, he decides to run the marathon as well. Dennis has never finished anything, smokes and drinks a lot, and has never run a marathon.
His best friend, Libby's cousin Gordon (Moran) is a gambler, and bets his card buddies that Dennis will finish the race. To protect his investment he becomes Dennis' coach, despite being out of shape himself. He also enlists Dennis' landlord Mr. Goshdashtidar (Patel) as the assistant coach. Dennis is behind on his rent and is continually locked out of his apartment by Mr. G or his daughter Maya (de Beaufort). If he finishes the race his overdue rent will be overlooked, otherwise he will be out on the street. With the race just 3 weeks away Dennis must train for the grueling 26 miles, and find a sponsor for the race (it is for charity).
Enjoyable...I liked Simon Pegg's other big films, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, better, but still an entertaining film. The best scenes involved Gordon (who was in Shaun of the Dead). You never know what he'll do, and the anticipation helps him steal the show. Simon Pegg is a likeable slacker, and his charm saves Dennis, making him likeable and even sympathetic. This is the first time I've seen Hank Azaria play the straight-man (or a straight man), and I feel like his talents are being wasted as Whit.
Ultimately you know how the film will end, and can predict some jokes (like the blister scene, which was shown in the trailer), but there are surprises throughout. Dennis' relationship with Jake is endearing, and almost tearful...as is the marathon scene (the later parts). There are big laughs in the spin class (see pic above) and the training scenes (and his scary short shorts). A good Friday night movie (after a long week).
Rent it: it's Simon Pegg, I think that's really all I need to say
Dude, it's quotable: most of Gordon's lines are hysterical, along with some other zingers
Run Fatboy Run (2007) 100 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and smoking.
Director: David Schwimmer
Starring: Simon Pegg as Dennis Doyle
Thandie Newton as Libby
Hank Azaria as Whit
Dylan Moran as Gordon
Harish Patel as Mr. Goshdashtidar
India de Beaufort as Maya G. Das
Matthew Fenton as Jake
His best friend, Libby's cousin Gordon (Moran) is a gambler, and bets his card buddies that Dennis will finish the race. To protect his investment he becomes Dennis' coach, despite being out of shape himself. He also enlists Dennis' landlord Mr. Goshdashtidar (Patel) as the assistant coach. Dennis is behind on his rent and is continually locked out of his apartment by Mr. G or his daughter Maya (de Beaufort). If he finishes the race his overdue rent will be overlooked, otherwise he will be out on the street. With the race just 3 weeks away Dennis must train for the grueling 26 miles, and find a sponsor for the race (it is for charity).
Enjoyable...I liked Simon Pegg's other big films, Hot Fuzz and Shaun of the Dead, better, but still an entertaining film. The best scenes involved Gordon (who was in Shaun of the Dead). You never know what he'll do, and the anticipation helps him steal the show. Simon Pegg is a likeable slacker, and his charm saves Dennis, making him likeable and even sympathetic. This is the first time I've seen Hank Azaria play the straight-man (or a straight man), and I feel like his talents are being wasted as Whit.
Ultimately you know how the film will end, and can predict some jokes (like the blister scene, which was shown in the trailer), but there are surprises throughout. Dennis' relationship with Jake is endearing, and almost tearful...as is the marathon scene (the later parts). There are big laughs in the spin class (see pic above) and the training scenes (and his scary short shorts). A good Friday night movie (after a long week).
Rent it: it's Simon Pegg, I think that's really all I need to say
Dude, it's quotable: most of Gordon's lines are hysterical, along with some other zingers
Run Fatboy Run (2007) 100 minutes
Rating: PG-13 for some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and smoking.
Director: David Schwimmer
Starring: Simon Pegg as Dennis Doyle
Thandie Newton as Libby
Hank Azaria as Whit
Dylan Moran as Gordon
Harish Patel as Mr. Goshdashtidar
India de Beaufort as Maya G. Das
Matthew Fenton as Jake
I agree. A wonderful Friday night movie after any kind of week.
ReplyDeleteI liked this film, as you say the lead guy is from Shaun of the dead and Hot Fuzz. I think he looks a bit like Jasper Carrot. Anyway, the humour in it is entertaining. Its not really a laugh aloud film more of a chuckle and smile, which is still nice and makes a pleasant change from all those other films on general release that fail to provide similar entertainment
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