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Hot Fuzz
2007 121 min France, United Kingdom R 18+
★8.0
Crime, Action, Comedy
Director: Edgar Wright
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Description
Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$23.64M
Worldwide:
$80.6M
Starring
Simon Pegg
Actor
Nick Frost
Actor
Martin Freeman
Actor
Awards
Georges Awards 2008
— Best Blockbuster
Key opinion
Hot Fuzz is widely celebrated as a masterful blend of British black comedy, action parody, and detective mystery. While most viewers praise the chemistry between Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and the film's clever subversion of genre tropes, a minority finds the transition from realistic setup to absurd climax jarring.
| Acting | Simon Pegg and Nick Frost display refined, effortless chemistry that serves as the heart of the film. | |
| Screenplay | The script succeeds as a sophisticated homage to action cinema, utilizing rapid-fire dialogue and intelligent parody to elevate the genre. | |
| Pacing | The film’s tone is subject to debate; some find the shift from a grounded, realistic detective story in the first half to an absurd, hyper-violent climax rewarding, while others find it inconsistent or exhausting. | |
| Humor | Opinions on the humor vary; while many find it distinctively sharp, intelligent, and laugh-out-loud funny, critics of the film describe the jokes as occasionally crude or dull. | |
| Editing | Critics are divided on the film's structure, with some praising the high-energy editing and direction, while others feel the fast cuts and style are rushed or irritating. |