The Sassy Brit
Okay, really this post could be a cross between “Actors I’d Like To F**k” and “Movies I Love” because it really encompasses both. If you don’t know who Simon Pegg is, then I truly feel sorry for you because the man is both a great actor/writer, and also a comic genius. Oh yeah, and he’s British.
I first discovered Simon a few years ago when “Shaun of The Dead” came out. It’s a spoof of “Night of the Living Dead” with a cute little love story thrown in there. He wrote it with his friend and fellow Brit, Nick Frost (who also stars in the film). If you’ve never seen this film, go out and rent it TODAY. It’s awesome and I own it.
I thought Mr. Pegg couldn’t out do himself, but I was oh-so-wrong. “Hot Fuzz” came out a couple of years later and it’s even better than “Shaun of The Dead.” Again, it stars (and was written by) Simon and Nick, but this time they are cops in a small English town where a string of murders are occurring. Its witty, quirky, eccentric and I love it. If you’ve never seen this film, go out and rent it TODAY. It’s awesome and I own it.
The last film I’ve seen Simon in was “Run, Fat Boy, Run.” It’s directed by David Schwimmer (Ross from “Friends”) and it tells the story of a man who is trying to win back his baby momma by competing in a marathon against her current fiancée (played by Hank Azaria). Sadly, Nick Frost does not make an appearance in this film, although a variety of actors from the first two movies have cameos throughout. If you’ve never seen this film, go out and rent it TODAY. It’s awesome and …wait a second. I actually don’t own this movie…yet.
How could you forget “How to lose friends and alient people” That was just as funny. Have seen Run Fat Boy Run yet, but I have been meaning too.
Two great movies; haven’t seen the last yet. Some of the brits are funny as hell with a great dry wit that I love. Have you seen the UK “The Office?” Rick Gervais is hilarious, even his stand up is great!
Salty- I need to see “How To Lose Friends and Alient People!” It’s next on my Simon Pegg list.
Scott- I like SOME British humor, but not all. And I’ve heard the UK version of The Office is great, but I haven’t seen it yet.
“Shaun of the Dead” is fantastic. Still trying to convince Mrs. Jerry K to watch it. I think Simon Pegg is also one of the voices in the new Ice Age movie.
“Have you seen the UK “The Office?”
“I’ve heard the UK version of The Office is great”
The Office was an original British comedy which was then turned into a mediocre American sitcom, not the other way around. I just thought that may be educational for Americans who assume they came up with everything first. Because prior to the Declaration of Independence, we founded, named and in essence, made America.
On a side note, Doghouse (2009) starring Danny Dyer pisses all over Shaun of the Dead.