![]() ![]() An out-of-wedlock pregnancy is discussed and the child becomes a main character in the story. Unfortunately only a minimal amount of time is spent on this element while the bulk of the film wanders through scenes of sexual innuendo and discussions of male genitals. This story of a man who is unable to finish anything he starts provides a positive message about determination and endurance. Why is Run, Fat Boy, Run rated PG-13? Run, Fat Boy, Run is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for some rude and sexual humor, nudity, language and smoking. Starring Simon Pegg, Hank Azaria, Ameet Chana, Dylan Moran, Thandie Newton. Unfortunately, like Dennis’s painful race, we must endure a great deal of family-unfriendly misadventures before we are allowed to cross the majestic finish line. The movie’s conclusion, albeit predictable and sentimental, provides a touching moment where we begin to believe this guy has truly learned an important life lesson. Thankfully there is one redemptive element to this outing, and that’s Dennis’s personal growth as he recognizes the need to finally finish something he has started. Other issues of concern include more sensual innuendo, a pregnancy outside of marriage, frequent cigarette smoking and abundant alcohol consumption. A generous portion of moderate profanities, two uses of the sexual expletive (including one in a sexual context) along with two raised middle fingers (one from a child), may also raise some eyebrows. However, the sexual content will likely cross the line of good-taste for many families who don’t want to laugh at details regarding chafing of male genitals, a man appearing to use a store mannequin to pleasure himself, and another male character’s affinity to wander around without wearing pants (we see his naked buttocks on two occasions). Spiced up with a twist of British humor, the final result has some truly funny moments, which seem more genuine than had the film been set in Generic-ville USA. The new geography may make the movie more likeable on both sides of the ocean, as it now stars a popular UK actor (appealing to European audiences) and sports lots of London scenery (sure to add eye candy for American viewers). This feature film is US actor David Schwimmer’s first directorial effort, and represents three years of work, including a location change. But in reality the poor sap can’t even keep up to the occasional bra-stealing shoplifter at work, let alone compete on a nation-wide bases. When Whit mentions he is training to run in a marathon, Dennis can’t resist returning the challenge by announcing that he is entered into the race, too. Whit (Hank Azaria) also showers Jake with high-priced attention.Ĭonfident, rich and handsome, her new beau appears to have everything-especially from Dennis’s sad perspective. The injury becomes even worse when a new boyfriend shows up and begins to win over Libby’s heart. His one high point in life is visiting his little boy Jake (Matthew Fenton), but with each pickup and drop off he is reminded of the beautiful woman he could have married. But his decision to literally run from his commitment at the last minute leaves her in a highly difficult situation-considering the bulge under her wedding dress.Ī few years later the former groom-now looking even more disheveled-loathes his job working as a security guard at a lingerie shop. Thought he was just a good guy who happened to be in a step-father position.Dennis (Simon Pegg) isn’t the first man to suffer from cold feet just moments before meeting his bride Libby (Thandie Newton) at the altar. Though he did complete the race (which is definitely an accomplishment) he did it in a way which helps to prove his faulty attitude on life.Īlso, Hank Azaria turning into a sudden asshole the end was surprising. If If I remember correctly the movie was about Simon Pegg trying to overcome his slobbish, short-sighted behavior and actions, but by the end of the movie it seems to reward. Because at that point it wasn’t about running at all, and was more about his ability to put it all in for a short amount of time. ![]() I felt it just became entirely deflated when he quits his training but manages to finish the race. I personally wish his character gave an actual sincere attempt at training and the physical/mental toll of training and how it affects his character’s life choices. Simon Pegg runs and trains with small amount of time, then quits, and at the day of decides to run the London marathon. ![]() The movie was good but didn’t really break into running as much as it should have, like it didn’t break into the concept. ![]() I might be biased because this movie came out in my high school Cross-Country/Track/Half Marathon days where I obsessively ran. ![]()
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