Run Ronnie Run!is an Americansatiricalcomedy filmdirected byTroy Miller.The film is aspin-offinspired by David Cross's recurring character Ronnie Dobbs from theHBOsketch comedyseriesMr. Show.David Crossplays the lead and multiple other roles, whileMr. Showco-creatorBob Odenkirkplays multiple supporting roles. The film was produced in 2001 and premiered at the 2002Sundance Film Festival,before being releaseddirect-to-videoover 18 months later in 2003.
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| Directed by | Troy Miller |
| Written by | David Cross Bob Odenkirk Scott Aukerman B. J. Porter Brian Posehn |
| Produced by | Troy Miller Mark Burg Oren Koules |
| Starring | David Cross Bob Odenkirk Nikki Cox R. Lee Ermey David Koechner M.C. Gainey Jill Talley Ben Stiller Jack Black |
| Cinematography | Shawn Maurer |
| Edited by | Dean Holland |
| Music by | Scott Aukerman Eban Schletter |
| Distributed by | New Line Home Video |
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Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
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Ronnie Dobbs (David Cross)—aredneckpetty criminal whose hijinks are caught on tape by aCops-like television show calledFuzz—is noticed by failinginfomercialpersonality/inventor Terry Twillstein (Bob Odenkirk), who notices Dobbs' popularity with lowbrow viewers. He promotes the idea for a Ronnie Dobbs show to television executives entitled "Ronnie Dobbs Gets Arrested" in which Ronnie is arrested in a different city each week. The show becomes a phenomenal success leading to a level of fame & fortune that dramatically changes Dobbs' life.
Cast
edit- David Crossas Ronwell Quincy "Ronnie" Dobbs / Pootie T / voice of Chow Chow
- Bob Odenkirkas Terry Twillstein / Wolfgang Amadeus Thelonious Von Funkenmeister the XIX 3 / 4 / Daffy Mal Yinkle Yankle
- Nikki Coxas Kayla
- R. Lee Ermeyas Lead Kidnapper
- M. C. Gaineyas Hark Trellis
- David Koechneras Clay
- Jill Talleyas Tammy
- E. J. De la Pena as Jerry Trellis
- Tom Kennyas TV News Reporter / Cult Leader Gleh’n
- Suli McCullochas Kyle
- Becky Thyre as Tonya
Many of the regular cast members ofMr. Showmade appearances in the film, includingPaul F. Tompkinsas Safari Guy in TV,Brett Paeselas Infomercial Nancy,Brian Posehnas Tank,Patton Oswaltas Dozer,Sarah Silvermanas a Network Executive,Jack Blackas Lead Chimney Sweep,Mary Lynn Rajskubas herself,John Ennisas Bartender,Scott Adsitas a Police Negotiator, andScott Aukermanas a Starving Kidnapper.
In addition to members ofMr. Show,other notable appearances includeDave FoleyandAndy Richteras Network Executives,Jeff Garlinas Birthday Woman's Friend,Laura Kightlingeras Birthday Woman,Patrick Warburtonas Head of Gay Conspiracy,Doug Bensonas Editor #3,David BaddielandMorwenna Banksas British Couple, andRhoda Griffisas TV Anchorwoman.
Many well-known celebrities had brief cameos in the film, such asTrey Parker,Matt Stone,Ben Stiller,John Stamos,Rebecca Romijn,Garry Shandling,Scott Ian,Kathy Griffin,Scott Thompson,Mandy Patinkin,andJeff Goldblum.
Production
editThe film premiered at the 2002Sundance Film Festival.[1]Bob Odenkirkinitially publicly criticized the film's studio (New Line Cinema) and even went as far as releasing the personal email addresses ofRobert Shaye(Chairman) and other principals of New Line Cinema to his fans in an effort to get the film released. He later went on to blame the film's failure on directorTroy Millerwho, as Odenkirk claims, denied him and David Cross the right to do a final edit of the film.[2]Cross and Miller would later reunite when Miller was hired to direct several episodes ofArrested Development.
Reception
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OnRotten Tomatoes,the film has an approval rating of 71% based on 7 reviews, with an average rating of 6.4/10.[3]Varietysaid the film failed "to sustain its initial burst of comic inspiration over the course of its feature-length running time."[4]
References
edit- ^"Run Ronnie Run!".Sundance Film Festival.2002.Archivedfrom the original on 2020-11-16.Retrieved2013-06-02.
- ^Bob Odenkirk(as told to Henry Owings) (April 29, 2004)."IsRun, Ronnie, RunOverrated? You bet. Here's why ".Chunklet.Archived fromthe originalon 2007-06-07.Retrieved2013-06-02.
Look, people are angry at New Line. Don't be angry at New Line. The only thing New Line did "wrong" was not defend us. But in their defense, they didn't know who we were!... On the other hand, the person to blame is the director, who knew us, and knew how important we were to our own comedy, and chose to freeze us out, hold us at arm's length and not let us influence the movie nearly on the scale that we should have.
- ^"Run Ronnie Run! (2002)".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.RetrievedJune 30,2023.
- ^Foundas, Scott (2002-01-12)."Run Ronnie Run!".Variety.Archivedfrom the original on 2022-06-08.Retrieved2022-06-08.