Ares, god of war: Simon Pegg couldn't pull off his role. His acting? No, I mean, he wasn't fat. If I go to a movie to see fatboys run, they gotta be real tubbies, you know? Thumbs down.
Hera, goddess of marriage: Ares! You may be a war god, but you're still my son. Be civil! I thought the movie was cute. I could easily identify with Thandie Newton's character. After Pegg's character leaves her at the altar--pregnant, no less!--she turns to the successful business man, of course. But some men, no matter how many times they mess up, somehow still manage a certain charm. Now if you'll excuse me, Zeus and I are going dancing tonight. Thumbs up.
Dionysos, god of wine: After Hot Fuzz and the TV series Spaced, I was expecting more. Where is that signature fast-paced humor and wicked irony? This is fine for a feel-good comedy, but it's just not Pegg quality standard. Also, I missed his long-time sidekick, Nick Frost. Sorry, Simon. I hate to do this to you, but... Thumbs down.One thumb up, two thumbs down
RUN FATBOY RUN
After leaving his fiance at the altar, Dennis Doyle (Pegg) struggles to pay his rent and keep his son from slipping out of his life. But when Libby (Newton) finds a new boyfriend, this certified screw-up swears he can change. He enters the same marathon as his vastly more successful counterpart. The only thing between him and the finish line: a few pounds, a smoking habit, and the fact that he's never run a race before in his life.
Director: David Schwimmer
Cast: Simon Pegg, Thandie Newton, Harish Patel, Dylan Moran, Hank Azaria
Rotten Tomatoes rating: 48% fresh
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DID YOU KNOW? The term marathon comes from legendary events of ancient Greece. According to one version of the story, the messenger Pheidippides ran all the way from Marathon to Athens to announce the outcome of the battle against the Persians. He exclaimed "We have won, " then fell down dead.
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