Run Fat Boy Run

My Angle: Interesting title and British humor sometimes is a refreshing change of pace. I was curious to study the views of marriage presented here.

Kid Friendly: Not at all. British movies are almost universally full of foul language. There is some male rear nudity as well (this movie actually is an American/British movie).

Spiritual issues: Life is full of second chances but real change is harder to find.

This movie is pretty crude. A good bit of mild language is present throughout, lots of sexual innuendo and humor. It presents a pregnant bride and husband without any direct criticism (although the plot unfolds because of the consequences of this situation). However, the movie is also somewhat engaging and has a certain charm to it.

It is great to see a dad (even a secular one) whose devotion to his son includes: meeting him to walk to school each day; spending days together (albeit scaring people from a tree); and generally being engaged in his life. It also presents a man whose regrets about his past lead him to make redemptive changes to be a better person.

However, the idea that any single lifestyle change can change who we are is naïve. The movie includes absolutely no sense of spirituality. The implication is that the right relationship with a person can make us better and fulfill our needs. This is untrue and leads us into unhealthy relationships. There is only one relationship that can fulfill our needs – that’s with Jesus Christ. From the redemption in that relationship springs our happiness and fulfillment in all of life.

3 out of 5 stars

Bill Crawford the Bayou Christian