areatw As a big Simon Pegg fan, I must admit that this is probably my least favourite film of his. It just doesn't come close to 'Shaun of the Dead' and 'Hot Fuzz', two of my favourite comedies of all time.It certainly isn't your typical romcom, if you can even call it that. It's more like a comedy with a hint of romance for the sake of a plot. It still has the classic Pegg silliness about it, just not to the level of some of his other films. Perhaps they wanted to appeal to a wider audience.'Run Fatboy Run' is a funny but underwhelming comedy movie, especially by Pegg's high standards.

triplem33 This is a paint by the numbers movie.1. Man loses/gives away girl 2. Man wants girl back. 3. Girl find new man..apparently perfect. 4. Man wants girl back. 5. Man makes effort to win her back. 6. Man wins her back 7. Perfect man...ah...not so much. 8. We all live happily ever after.Two things that bothered me. 1. Why is it that the "new man" is always found wanting. Would be really interesting if she dumped him even though he was a good man. This certainly would make the film more interesting. She then would have to make a real choice. As it is there is no choice.2. You can't train for a marathon in 3 weeks. It would have been more realistic if the transformation took place over an entire year...for next year's marathon. It certainly would be more believable and demonstrate more of a dedication that would justify the transformation. Maybe transform the character in other ways: career, habits and lifestyle. I know its a comedy but this would have provided more depth and resonance to the story.

jameslinton-75252 This is another light-hearted romantic-comedy with a very serious undertone. It depicts the dedication that a father and husband can demonstrate to his family. After Dennis Doyle (Simon Pegg) jilts his pregnant fiancée Libby (Thandie Newton) he is heartbroken to learn that five years on, she is marrying the high-flying, marathon runner Whit (Hank Azaria.) Determined to prove himself in the eyes of Libby, Doyle resolves to run the London Marathon and to beat Whit in the process. Pegg and Azaria were great in their respective roles. It isn't immediately obvious that Azaria's character is the antagonist, but he progressively transforms into one. His transformation is subtle yet powerful.Read my full review here: http://goo.gl/n5vi8s

Padraig Walsh Run, Fatboy, Run is the story of Dennis (Pegg) who has never completed anything in his life and also never properly commits to anything and always ends up quitting at the first hurdle. We first see this when he runs out on his wedding, leaving his pregnant wife at the altar. But now, five years on, he plans to win her back by fully committing himself to running a 26 mile marathon in order to regain her love and respect. But he's got competition from the "perfect" man Whit, played by Hank Azaria.Let me start off by saying, I really like Simon Pegg, and I really enjoy all of his films - Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz, Paul, How To Lose Friends and Alienate People. - And this film is included. It was funny at times and had me laughing out loud. Simon Pegg was perfect as this lazy, un-committing "fatboy." And he played his role very well.I'm happy that this film did not resort to obvious, childish sex, dick and fart jokes. It was a quirky comedy and I well enjoyed it. I would recommend it to any Pegg fan or any fan of romantic comedies or quirky comedies. Also, David Schwimmer is a very good director. Who'd have funk it?