Run Fatboy Run

Run Fatboy Run

2008
Romance, Comedy
1h 40m
A chunky, clueless guy leaves his pregnant fiancée on their wedding day only to discover -- 5 years later -- that she is his one true love. But in order to win back her heart, he looks to finish his first marathon while making her realize her new man is the wrong guy for her. (imdb)
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Run Fatboy Run

2008
Romance, Comedy
1h 40m
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Rated 10 Jan 2010
31
22nd
How the fuck a film with Simon Pegg and Dylan Moran in it managed to be so mind-numbingly mediocre, I will never know.
Rated 17 Feb 2008
59
37th
Rating this higher than it deserves cause I like Simon Pegg a lot. Overall its a mediocre script with standard gags, but he really does have such a good comedic presence that it ends up working when you wouldn't expect it to. There's a lot of slapstick, but I found myself laughing at most of it. A bit too "motivational" and not funny enough in the third act, but hey, its forgivable. Also, she's only in like 3 scenes, but the landlord's daughter is ridiculously hot.
Rated 28 Sep 2010
35
37th
Watched it in honor of running my 1st Marathon in a week. In that respect the movie is a total insult, he trains himself to run 26.2 miles in 3 weeks? Idiocy, it has taken me 4.5 months. This also plays into his supposed desire to show commitment to something, apparently being committed to the marathon for 3 weeks is enough. They could have played up that commitment with a realistic training timeline. The rest is sweet, predictable, and somewhat funny. Don't expect too much. Also, not fat.
Rated 22 May 2008
68
49th
It's pretty much a connect-the-dots script from start to finish. There are, however, enough funny gags to keep this from becoming a completely mediocre movie. The entire cast is very good and really help bring the film above the level of it's average script.
Rated 30 Jan 2009
59
41st
Even an average score like 59 is probably more than this movie really deserves. Yet for all its flaws, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't charmed by it. Schwimmer is surprisingly deft in the director's chair, and his direction, coupled with great chemistry in the cast, redeems this rather predictable script. Pegg and Moran are an indelible pairing, and are the only reason that Pegg's loser can be seen as a sympathetic character. The movie's nothing special, but its heart is in the right place.
Rated 16 Jun 2009
55
14th
Without that ending this would have been a fair movie .
Rated 18 Feb 2008
40
19th
Completely average comedy 'bout Simon Pegg wanting to bang Thandie Newton 4 realz and then going like "ohshi, I have a son! Better run that marathon and win that ho back!" Wait, what?
Rated 07 Aug 2011
70
56th
A funny little jaunt down some uncharted cinematic territory. I'm not going to say this movie is true to form or amazing in any way, but it's charming and relatively funny. There are a lot worse movies to see out there.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
98
58th
The film is about a loser who does not know what he wants with his life, he dumped his fiancee at the altar a few years ago, and now changes his mind, so when he sees his ex with a better guy one himself, so decides he decided to change his life. It is a small lovely Comedy about a man who may be better than what he seems .. I recognize myself in him.
Rated 12 Apr 2008
81
79th
We written, well directed, and good performance from all involved. A lot funnier than I gathered from the trailer and previews.
Rated 19 Sep 2008
64
47th
Unfortunately I recognized myself in Dennis a bit too much... It's not a great movie by any means and the plot is a bit too predictable, but Simon Pegg does a decent job at being the 'loser' who wants to get his girl friend back and steps out of the shit hole that his life has become. I wish I could do that.
Rated 05 Jan 2009
3
28th
It has several very likable moments but despite Simon Pegg trying his best there's a dearth of any real gut laughs here. Expect a conventional Brit romcom meets Rocky, not a "Simon Pegg movie." Also, I actually agreed with the "antagonists" of the film - you don't get to abandon your pregnant fiance at the altar and then complain when she gets a new boyfriend five years later.
Rated 25 May 2009
11
2nd
It's nearly bad enough to make one stop believing in Simon Pegg. It's not the disappointment of seeing him play a sadly familiar layout Brit, or that the plot revolving around his character's attempt to win back a lost love by participating in a London marathon is hopelessly insipid. It's that Pegg's name is right there in the screenwriting credits, giving him unavoidable responsibility for all the fart jokes and other childish nonsense found between the opening title and the closing credits.
Rated 15 Dec 2008
80
83rd
Pretty much a by the numbers kind of movie, Simon Pegg really carries this movie on his back and is totally hilarious. The scenes where he is scratching his rash still has me laughing hours after I got done watching this.
Rated 20 Mar 2009
40
23rd
2.
Rated 22 Dec 2008
75
71st
The comedy is predictable, but Simon Pegg makes your job, without him the movie would not have the same quality. So even if predictable, can be funny and captivating.
Rated 20 Apr 2008
65
47th
The plot and gags are what you expect from a mediocre rom-com, but it's Simon Pegg and how he delivers the gags which makes this film worth watching.
Rated 08 Aug 2010
35
38th
#08#, popcorn, story, S Pegg, Thandie N.
Rated 02 Jan 2013
51
41st
There are better Simon Pegg movies to watch and while I probably won't watch this again any time soon, I wouldn't dissuade you on it if you enjoy Simon Pegg.
Rated 26 Feb 2008
65
17th
Your standard ok comedy. It's funny in parts, but that's mostly thanks to the actors because the script is as cliche as they come. A decent way to pass 90 minutes but nothing you'll miss by not watching it.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
75
52nd
simon pegg is funny, and hank azaria is always a treat. it's acceptible movie, but really is held back by the sheer dullness of the story. a guy wants to get his girl back, so he runs a marathon, come on, man, get serious.
Rated 04 Oct 2008
78
56th
Simon Pegg is just great. Maybe this movie is not so imaginative as "Hot Fuzz", but it's enough to be entertaining.
Rated 16 Jan 2011
80
55th
Not a typical comedy although it was a typical ending, I love the actors though so for me it was pretty funny still.
Rated 22 Oct 2008
56
46th
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Rated 15 Apr 2008
60
31st
Not Simon Pegg's finest hour. Not believable. Not very good. Not bad though. I would rather just watch Dylan Moran for 2 hours.
Rated 17 Sep 2009
67
24th
You know, it really is an okay movie, it's fun to watch, but it's really, really forgettable, filled with cliches and boring writing. The performances are fairly good though and make it not a pain to sit through.
Rated 25 Sep 2010
63
34th
Fairly bland comedy that Pegg and Azaria can't completely save.
Rated 18 Sep 2008
45
38th
not really an outstanding story, but simon pegg is just really cool
Rated 19 Sep 2008
79
65th
A fairly funny film. Doesn't do anything above average though.
Rated 18 Jan 2009
80
67th
Another funny movie from an up and coming actor.
Rated 31 Mar 2008
71
71st
Pretty bland, by the books, win her back rom com, but is elevated by Pegg's likability and a solid supporting cast. If you like anybody in the cast, give this flick a shot, it's pretty entertaining.
Rated 14 Jan 2014
81
44th
Wasn't as good as Shaun of The Dead or Hot Fuzz, But i still enjoyed it.
Rated 05 Sep 2011
32
29th
Entertaining and pretty funny at parts, but nothing particularly special and very forgettable.
Rated 21 Jul 2009
1
11th
I like the cast but it's not really recommendable on that alone.
Rated 11 Apr 2012
95
77th
i love simon pegg such a funny good bloke this film akes you like him even more
Rated 29 Mar 2008
62
14th
heart warming! but stupid
Rated 14 Mar 2010
59
42nd
good idea but needed a bit more "oomph"
Rated 29 Mar 2008
87
71st
What really struck me was Schwimmer's direction. It was competent throughout with some artsy flashes. Should he continue directing, he's either going to develop into an incredible genius or an incredibly pretentious twat. I do hope it's the former.
Rated 25 Sep 2008
70
40th
Cute predictable, Pegg can't save a lackluster predictable script. But he sure as hell tries.
Rated 02 Aug 2008
70
47th
I will watch any movie with Simon Pegg in it. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark. :( Watch the trailer and it will deliver exactly what you expect. (And what happened to Nick Frost?)
Rated 23 Jul 2011
21
16th
It's simply not very good! In fact it's downright terrible!
Rated 27 Jul 2014
30
22nd
Friends star David Schwimmer's first directorial effort is, oddly enough, a quirky, sentimental, British, About a Boy-ish movie revolving around a grown man trying to "grow up" by signing up for a task he has no business attempting. Lots of laughs and some genuinely sweet moments ensue, especially between Dennis and Jake (and, to a lesser extent, Dennis and Libby). In the end, Dennis demonstrates that he's begun to learn some significant lessons about not running from the things that scare him.
Rated 23 Dec 2008
50
49th
Too sappy.
Rated 01 Apr 2008
75
38th
A solid 75 due to casting over script. The kid was aces. What is it about British child actors that makes them so much better than their American counterparts?
Rated 02 Jan 2015
44
15th
* Casting, Acting : 5.5 * Script : 2.5 * Directing, Aura : 5 * Ease of Viewing : 5 * Naked Eye : 4
Rated 09 Jul 2011
70
29th
Can't help but be entertained, but ultimately found the whole thing to be a bit shallow...
Rated 12 Jan 2012
48
28th
Maybe the worst project by Simon Pegg, Fatboy fails at every gag and every silly gag effort from start to finish. The wall comes down really, really early on this run.
Rated 12 Oct 2007
62
64th
It might not have the greatest of plotlines, but it holds the limited material it has on offer together well with some memorable moments and a typically humourous Pegg performance. David Schwimmer is a decent director, even if this is little more than a by the book affair.
Rated 29 Dec 2010
60
62nd
Run Fatboy Run is funny, but also extremely predictable. That doesn't matter too much though, because the journey is what is important. Pegg and Moran are quite funny, although their brand of humor didn't always mesh with Schwimmer's directing style. It's a funny film, but not one that necessarily requires viewing. It's a decent film to watch if time is in need of wasting, but not one that you will ultimately remember or care about.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
59
12th
The script is really predictable and holds the movie back. The cast is talented but they need better material. This film is a disappointment.
Rated 05 Oct 2008
60
38th
Consistently mildly amusing, annoying product placement, Hot Fuzz is really over-rated, Dylan Moran is quite good, annoying cameos, weird combination of Britishness and Americanisms, not terrible.
Rated 26 Nov 2007
89
37th
A great British comedy.
Rated 21 Aug 2008
45
31st
Predictable romcom with too much slapstick. Even Simon Pegg couldn't save this.
Rated 26 Oct 2011
20
41st
"Run, Fatboy, Run is the type of romantic comedy apt to be described as "nice" or "sweet," both of which are codewords for "unexceptional" and "useless."" - Nick Schager
Rated 18 May 2008
69
47th
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Rated 03 Jun 2013
60
47th
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Rated 19 Feb 2008
22
18th
average story, but dylan moran, hank azaria and simon pegg kick ass
Rated 13 Oct 2008
44
27th
Pegg is enjoyable, as always, but this was far too predictable.
Rated 15 Apr 2009
54
73rd
Sweet for breakfast [: Moran does half of the precious moments!
Rated 22 Apr 2009
70
51st
"An unapologetic throwback to the days when comedies didn't have to be all that original -- just as long as they were funny."
Rated 05 Jul 2009
4
23rd
Pegg and Moran try their damnedest to elevate the film, at times nearly succeeding in their Sisyphean feat. Such a waste.
Rated 28 Aug 2009
95
99th
Really funny and great storyline!
Rated 25 Nov 2007
70
62nd
made by dylan moran
Rated 26 Oct 2010
85
64th
a nice comedy and a combination of love and feeling sympathy for the hero of the movie. although the idea and plot was somehow repetitive, you could enjoy the whole movie.
Rated 30 Apr 2008
67
56th
Though not all that special, it stands out as being a pretty decent effort, considering it's Schwimmer's (best known as a sitcom actor) first go behind the camera. Gets a better-than-passing grade from me as it serves a more appropriate introduction of Dylan Moran to American audiences than Shaun, since it shows him playing the type of role he specializes in (the surly but charming layabout, rather than the grating yuppie he played in Wright's film).
Rated 11 Jul 2008
30
9th
Poor.
Rated 28 Feb 2009
82
54th
Funny enough.
Rated 16 Jan 2018
45
4th
Terrible
Rated 16 Jun 2014
60
42nd
Provides enough laughs to be worth watching. A couple laughs in particular are well worth your time.
Rated 30 Jul 2008
80
62nd
The actors are all quite sweet and I'm quite impressed that this was David Schwimmer's directorial debut.
Rated 14 Aug 2012
46
25th
There is literally not a single second in this that you haven't seen before in another movie. Aside from Pegg, Moran and Azaria, and a few moments that give a tiny tug on the heart strings, it is completely formulaic and dull, if not harmless and a bit charming.
Rated 23 Aug 2015
60
26th
This site is getting pretty good at guessing my score! Not too bad but not too great
Rated 02 May 2009
50
20th
Disappointing film. Only had a few funny parts, you'd expect much more since Simon Pegg is starring in it.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
59
34th
Unfortunately I recognized myself in Dennis a bit too much... It's not a great movie by any means and the plot is a bit too predictable, but Simon Pegg does a decent job at being the 'loser' who wants to get his girl friend back and steps out of the shit hole that his life has become. I wish I could do that.
Rated 09 Feb 2009
77
55th
its no shaun of the dead.
Rated 26 Sep 2008
65
45th
Not even Simon Pegg and Dylan Moran could save this movie. It's not terrible, just utterly predictable and routine.
Rated 02 Feb 2009
39
33rd
not so good
Rated 16 Mar 2008
70
56th
By-the-numbers script, but the performances make up for it, delivering some pretty good belly-laughs in the process.
Rated 08 Oct 2016
43
5th
Wasn't all that funny
Rated 18 Jul 2009
77
75th
yeah it's predictable, but its still funny.
Rated 27 Jun 2009
32
9th
Pegg at his best
Rated 28 Nov 2009
35
12th
Schwimmer has no talent.
Rated 22 Dec 2013
47
21st
Run, Fat Boy, Run features sporadic laughs, but is ultimately too formulaic and predictable.
Rated 19 Jan 2015
69
14th
Pegg is OK and the small one absolutely deserved to be called little shit. Fucking overprotective parents.
Rated 30 Aug 2010
75
25th
I love Simon Pegg *and* Dylan Moran *and* Serafinowicz (so the score is for them only), but really, they felt the need to resort to toilet humor? I'm disappointed.
Rated 18 Apr 2010
66
19th
It's disappointing to find Simon Pegg in such an average comedy but he does add to what is no more than a mildly amusing and predictable comedy. Charming but nothing spectacular!
Rated 09 Feb 2009
40
13th
It's kind of funny when everyone keeps calling him fat when he isn't really that fat.
Rated 06 Jun 2011
59
33rd
Good casting, Pegg in particular, and some funny moments. Decent.
Rated 05 Jan 2019
42
10th
Weighted down by tired tropes and silly subplots, RUN FATBOY RUN barely gets out of the blocks without feeling largely inessential. It's especially disappointing given the talent involved, particularly writer Michael Ian Black and writer/star Simon Pegg. They are certainly capable of much better than this uninspired retread of early 21st century comedies where slackerdom slightly mitigated constitutes a rousing triumph.
Rated 18 Nov 2023
80
62nd
Schwimmer using his directorial debut to show a well developed understanding of British comedy? Ok! – would fit perfectly on a double bill with any scrappy Brit underdog movie; while it can’t transcend the peaks of THE FULL MONTY, it gets closer than expected, especially in Pegg’s rumpled loser, and a deep bench of fine British comedy actors in support. Never surrenders to sentimental cliché in Pegg and Newton’s relationship, though Azaria’s ultimate comeuppance feels a little too contrived.

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