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Having successfully sent up the Zombie film in the delightfully daft "Shaun of the Dead", Writer/Director Edgar Wright, Writer/Actor Simon Pegg and actor Nick Frost is back. This time, the gang sets its sights on the action movie with the wild, wonderful, and completely hysterical "Hot Fuzz". It is only April, too early to start talking about "Best-Ofs" for 2007, but this perfectly executed piece sets the bar awfully high for every other comedy destined to come out this year. It is nothing short of genius. The movie takes on a wide range of targets, most particularly the oeuvre of Jerry Bruckheimer and others of that ilk; also the singularly British Village Murder Mystery with shades of Agatha Christie with a HUGE nod to "The Wicker Man". There is even a blink-and-you-miss-it reference to "Chinatown". Wright and Pegg have taken all of these touchstones and flawlessly synthesized them into a loopy fish-out-of-water tale. London Cop Nicholas Angel (Pegg), with his multiple Citations for Heroism and gaudy arrest record (400% higher than average), is making the rest of the 'Force' look bad. As his reward, he is promoted to Sergeant and transferred to tiny Sandford, a bucolic village where a Swan on the loose might end up being the biggest case of the year. Not that the little town does not fear crime. Tom Weaver (Edward Woodward) heads the Neighborhood Alliance, a watch group that keeps the entire place under 24/7 video surveillance, keeping a particular eye out for loitering teens ("hoodies") and street performers, such as the "Living Statue." If he isn't stamped out, Weaver fears, "We'll be up to our balls in jugglers." - LOL In short, Sandford is a nightmare for a Type-A hard case like Angel. It does not help that with the exception of fatherly Inspector Frank Butterman (Jim Broadbent) and his dim-witted Constable son, Danny (Frost), other cops delight in tweaking him. Angel is bored and unhappy, but just about the time that Danny introduces him to the delights of American Action Movies, such as "Point Break" and "Bad Boys II", a series of seeming accidents leads him to believe that a killer is on the loose. Could the lack of any real crime be making Angel mental or is life in Sandford not nearly as peaceful as it seems? "Hot Fuzz" piles on the references to other films, but they are so seamlessly integrated that even someone walking into the theater without a real familiarity with those movies is likely to get the joke. It is hard not to laugh when a poker-faced, completely humorless soul like Angel is put in the position of chasing waterfowl; and it only gets better as Sandford does its work on him and, despite himself, Angel starts to evolve. Once again, Pegg and Frost prove that they are one dynamic duo, opposing personalities that produce amiable chemistry and pitch-perfect timing. Wright appears to be having the time of his life, directing a series of action set pieces in the most unlikely of settings that ape their deadly serious and much bigger budget Hollywood counterparts. Try not to speed too much on the way to your local multiplex, lest Nick Angel pull you over but absolutely DO NOT miss this !! Race to see and get "Hot Fuzz". It's a supremely arresting comedy !!!! 5-STAR !!!! ***** PERFECT !!!!Read full review
After splitting my guts watching Shaun of the Dead I couldnt wait for the release of Hot Fuzz since it comprises of some of the same cast. So it was with both great excitement and the apprehension of living upto one of my favourite spoofs that I walked into the screening. But, as it turns out, I had nothing to worry about because Hot Fuzz exceeded all my expectations. It’s just as hysterical as all previous spoofs—and maybe even more so. The humor is dark and clever —and there’s plenty of it. And Hot Fuzz still has its share of Wright’s shockingly wacky violence, without the zombies. Along with the loiterers and underage drinkers, there’s also a mysterious, black-caped villain, who resorts to beheadings, explosions, and any other means necessary. Despite the hints about the murderer along the way, you’ll still be in for an amusing surprise or two before the whole thing ends, just as it should—in classic over-the-top cop-movie style. With its non-stop action and comedy, Hot Fuzz keeps you on your seat till the very end. And it doesn’t hurt that Pegg and Frost have great comic chemistry. Pegg makes a brilliant straight man, and Frost is hilarious as his dim-witted but ever-eager sidekick. Together, they make Hot Fuzz quite possibly the funnies cop movie around today. And don't forget to watch the extra's on the DVD!Read full review
This was a great movie. I was enjoyable to watch and had a great story. The ideas and themes that were projected were excellent. The lead character was fun to watch and all of his by the book actions that upset his command staff and then after they had sent him to a nowhere place they came and tried to get him to return to London because their stats were down and he told them to shove it.
For the price I couldn't resist buying this flick. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost are hilarious together. Great movie...
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
So many things to love about this move. First, clearly one of the funniest movies I've seen in a long time. Like Shaun of the Dead, has many laughs at unexpected times. Priceless moments that will have you rewinding. Further, what a great action movie. The pace is frantic, yet not confusing. The story is full of surprises yet keeps the viewer engaged along the way. Great action. The end of the movie is extraordinarily satisfying!
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