Run, Fat Boy, Run Movie Review

Synopsis: Five years ago, slacker mall security guard Dennis (Simon Pegg) ran from his pregnant fiancee Libby (Thandie Newton) on their wedding day. Now with the rival Whit (Hank Azaria) about to sweep Libby off her feet, will Dennis make one last run, this time BACK to Libby?

Just to make things clear: This is a movie starring Simon Pegg. This is not a movie Simon Pegg wrote with Edgar Wright like when they did "Shaun of the Dead" and "Hot Fuzz." So if you're expecting this to be a sports-themed or romantic comedy parody, you may be disappointed. This is a by-the-books romantic comedy directed by David Schwimmer. Yes, David Schwimmer-Ross from the "Friends" TV show that I never watched-makes his film directorial debut with "Run Fatboy Run." Seeing his name on the credits got the largest reaction from the audience.

It is quite absurd to think that Dennis finishing a marathon would mean winning the respect and heart of Libby again. But the idea of Dennis tackling a challenge and actually finishing it is a nice metaphor for himself as a changed man. This is a fairly predictable romantic comedy akin to having a map of the course before you start a race. But instead of focusing ont he romance, the comedy takes center stage along with the Nike tie-in. Comedy ranges from witty dialogs, sight gags, strangely bizarre characters, and the occasional nudity (Watching Simon's reaction to a naked Hank is priceless).