Run Fatboy Run

Yeeeeaaa Simon Pegg. Did you like Shaun of the Dead? How about Hot Fuzz? Well then you will "meh" all over Run Fatboy Run.

While Pegg's witty comedic writing is present in Run, it is only about 5 parts Simon Pegg hilarity and about 15 parts run-of-the-mill romantic comedy. Especially in the last half hour of the movie.

Run Fatboy Run is about a mall security guard Dennis (Pegg), who literally ran away from his pregnant would be wife Libby (Thandie Newton) at the alter 5 years ago. Dennis finds out that Libby is dating a new man Whit (Hank Azaria, who's best role is still The Blue Raja in Mystery Men) and realizes that he wants her back. In an attempt to win back the woman he loves Dennis decides to run a marathon that Whit is running in.

David Schwimmer (you know Ross from Friends) makes his major film directing debut with Run, and does a decent job. I mean it wasn't horrible. It wasn't amazing by any means, but he didn't ruin it. There were a few slapstick Friends type moments that I'm sure were his idea. It will be interesting to see what his next project is, and if he decides stay within the confides of your everyday date flick once again.

I guess I am really making this one sound worse than it is. I just had really high expectations. It is a great movie to take the lady to, she will like it. Maybe. Despite everything I didn't like Simon Pegg is a big redeeming quality. Dennis Moran also delivers some pretty funny/awkward moments as Dennis's best friend Gordan. The last half hour like I said though, turns completely into every other underdog/get the girl movie you have ever seen.

I would say it is worth a matinée ticket. If you are pretty strapped for cash you wont miss anything if you wait til the dollar theater.

3/5 stars