Run Fat Boy Run is the new flick in theaters directed by David Schwimmer, formerly Ross on Friends. First, it's a shame this movie is going to get lost at the box office.
RFR, is a fun little movie set in modern day London. Meet Dennis Doyle, (Simon Pegg) an nonathletic, sort of grown-up 45ish adult, who has never finished a single thing in his entire life. He leaves his pregnant girlfriend Libby (Thandie Newton) at the alter, then proceeds to start a life of a 18 year-old instead of a real adult. Libby has Dennis' son and is getting married to her new boyfriend Whit (Hank Azaria.) 5 years later. Dennis starts to re-evaluate his life and vows to get Libby and his son back by running in the London Marathon.
The movie starts out a little quirky and harmless enough, then becomes something much more. It takes a turn that no one sees coming, and it's a turn for the better. It's hard not to like this movie. Even if you're squirmy at the beginning, you'll be rewarded at it's conclusion. This movie could have been very average, but the story and storytelling gets stronger as the movie goes on. I was pleasantly surprised.
Run Fat Boy Run! It's not mainstream Hollywood, so it's commercial success is going to be very limited. But this movie is worth the price of a ticket or two and maybe a dinner before hand. Great date movie too. Run to see it quick. It may not be around for long.
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