Run, Fatboy, Run
Picturehouse Entertainment | Release Date: March 28, 2008
6.6
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Generally favorable reviews based on 59 Ratings
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10
HistoryGirlFeb 3, 2010
It is crass, predictable, vulgar, and unbelievable. And I STILL LOVED IT. Don't go into this expecting a high-brow intellectual film. Go in expecting some laughs and that's what you'll get. To me, this is a cut above most It is crass, predictable, vulgar, and unbelievable. And I STILL LOVED IT. Don't go into this expecting a high-brow intellectual film. Go in expecting some laughs and that's what you'll get. To me, this is a cut above most "comedies" in that the characters are genuinely lovable (and despicable, depending). P.S. the outtakes are hilarious and the soundtrack is worth the price on iTunes.… Expand
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7
MartinR.Oct 17, 2008
Very good job, David Schwimmer! Surprisingly good comedy, way better than the second half of Friends or mainstream of likes of Sandler.
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TonyS.Mar 29, 2008
I'm not sure what movie the rest of you saw, cause I loved this one! I don't see many Romantic-Comedies so I'll have to take your word that it seemed "text book". I enjoyed it (and so did everyone else at the theater I went to I'm not sure what movie the rest of you saw, cause I loved this one! I don't see many Romantic-Comedies so I'll have to take your word that it seemed "text book". I enjoyed it (and so did everyone else at the theater I went to Yesterday).… Expand
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ChadS.Apr 2, 2008
Dennis(Simon Pegg) could be the narrator in The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be(500 Miles)", who "...walked a thousand miles to fall down at your door," which the hapless security guard at a woman's boutique almost literally does Dennis(Simon Pegg) could be the narrator in The Proclaimers' "I'm Gonna Be(500 Miles)", who "...walked a thousand miles to fall down at your door," which the hapless security guard at a woman's boutique almost literally does in "Run, Fatboy, Run", a faux-Brit comedy(a sort of "Rocky" in the U.K.) that walks in the footsteps of the inspirational sports movie, before branching off on its own. Dennis enters the marathon to win back the love and respect of a jilted bride-that-was(Thandie Newton), and go toe-to-toe with her new well-to-do fiance(Hank Azaria) from America. Winning is still the goal, but this time, the prize is a woman's heart. As Dennis tries to prove his worth to Libby, the loser's redemption is two-fold, because "Run, Fatboy, Run", as a narrative, is doing the same for its audience. Are you in total agreement with the film's rhetoric that Dennis deserves a kind and beautiful woman such as Libby? When Dennis gets up from the pavement after his running collision with Whit(which subtly recalls the end-result of Rocky Balboa's rematch against Apollo Creed in "Rocky II"), "Run, Fatboy, Run" will test your heart for hopeless romanticism.… Expand
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10
KenH.Apr 5, 2008
Great movie to watch with a girlfriend. It's funny and lighthearted all the way through. Simon Pegg is awesome.
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10
SeanM.Mar 23, 2008
Brilliantly funny
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8
MickMar 23, 2008
Unlike Peggs other movies, that spoof genres, this movie is actually a romantic comedy. I found it quite funny as did my girlfriend. This is closer to a 7.5 for me but def better than a 7
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MattA.Mar 24, 2008
Not a bad movie. A little "by the books," but Simon Pegg adds charm to his character. Pegg proves that he can be a lead without the help of Edgar Wright. The movie was almost inspirational, if not so far fetched. ...not horrible... but not Not a bad movie. A little "by the books," but Simon Pegg adds charm to his character. Pegg proves that he can be a lead without the help of Edgar Wright. The movie was almost inspirational, if not so far fetched. ...not horrible... but not movie of the year. I'm being generous because of my respect for Pegg.… Expand
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CraigA.Apr 10, 2008
Really unfairly reviewed!
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NickPApr 27, 2008
Not as bad as the "critics" suggest, it is heart warming and funny; what more do you want?
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8
JosephB.Sep 22, 2008
A very good very funny movie. Some top comedy.
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8
KateK.Oct 12, 2008
As an big Simon Pegg fan, my opinion might be a little biased, but for the most part, I did enjoy Run, Fat Boy, Run. Sure, it had its fair share of crotch, fart and snot jokes, but cute, warm-fuzzies inducing performances by Pegg and Dylan As an big Simon Pegg fan, my opinion might be a little biased, but for the most part, I did enjoy Run, Fat Boy, Run. Sure, it had its fair share of crotch, fart and snot jokes, but cute, warm-fuzzies inducing performances by Pegg and Dylan Moran make up for the rest of the film's imperfections.… Expand
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AndrewH.Mar 26, 2008
Saw this movie in england. Very funny! It isn't simon pegg's best but it is very good. Good acting and a okay story. Im not sure if American audiences are ready for the diffrent comedy style. A little slower and drier witt. David Saw this movie in england. Very funny! It isn't simon pegg's best but it is very good. Good acting and a okay story. Im not sure if American audiences are ready for the diffrent comedy style. A little slower and drier witt. David schwimmer does americanize it somewhat.… Expand
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JohnF.Mar 29, 2008
I enjoyed this movie so much more than I thought I would. It was a lot funnier than the previews led me to think it would be, with some surprisingly good acting and even some touching moments of real drama. Simon Pegg is a brilliant talent. I enjoyed this movie so much more than I thought I would. It was a lot funnier than the previews led me to think it would be, with some surprisingly good acting and even some touching moments of real drama. Simon Pegg is a brilliant talent. Basically anything he does is hilarious, and when called to perform some actual drama, he pulls it off in a way few comedic actors can. I loved this movie from begining to end. However, if you go in expecting it to be in the same style as "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz" you will be dissappointed. If you go in just expecting a good, solid, romantic comedy that is a cut above the normal fare of that genre, you will be in for a pleasant surprise. I loved this movie!… Expand
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CammieS.Sep 26, 2008
This movie was wonderful, charming witty and laugh out loud funny I would watch it again. It was also romantic and wonderful to watch with my boyfriend.
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10
thecurberFeb 5, 2011
Run, fatboy,Run is entertainment. It has a perfect balance of humor, grossout gags and a big heart.What more do you want?It is a film where beneath all the idiocy and goofiness lies a film that has a lesson to it and humor, which most moviesRun, fatboy,Run is entertainment. It has a perfect balance of humor, grossout gags and a big heart.What more do you want?It is a film where beneath all the idiocy and goofiness lies a film that has a lesson to it and humor, which most movies don't possess… Expand
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7
python2000Aug 28, 2013
Definitely not Simon Peggs best work but an entertaining movie no doubt. Run Fatboy Run is worth watching but don't expect it to be absolutely hilarious.
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Meth-dudeFeb 19, 2017
It was funny, entertaining, the acting was good and the cinematography was pretty good. It was a little bit too predictable and the characters were all pretty cliché, but it was still a fun movie to watch.
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RobwinzDec 11, 2020
Mr. Goshdashtidar is honestly the real MVP throughout this movie. Let's gooooo.
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