Hot Fuzz: Movie Review

What is it they say about countryside people? They're dreary and basic? They could never live up to the expectations of city people?  Edgar Wright's Hot Fuzz sets to transform your outlook on the countryside and take you on an action packed, gory rollercoaster with a topping of comedy.

The team of producers and writers sought after the completion of their infamous Cornetto Trilogy, consisting of Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), and The World's End (2013). The Cornetto scheme is however, intriguing, considering three different flavours were elected for the three above films according to their specific plots.

By this point, you’ve probably guessed what Hot Fuzz may or may not be about. Going off the original Cornetto, the blue ice cream denotes the representation of the police force.  Simon Pegg plays Police Constable Nicholas Angel, a devoted member of the Metropolitan Police Service in London. His record breaking police abilities are not appreciated, nonetheless. Chief Inspector, Bill Nighy, transfers Angel to the quiet village of Sandford, Gloucestershire (Village Of the Year) for making his colleagues look bad in contrast. Paired with PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Pegg’s world is flipped upside down when the peaceful village of the year becomes adverse than what anyone had anticipated.

The initial plot of the $12 million budget movie disinterests the audience, with tedious dialogues and scenes. Nick Frost, and Bill Bailey, however, attempt to include the all awaited ‘comedy’ subgenre. Oh well, all’s well that ends well right? The producers disguise the mishap by comprising much more action, and much more comedy. Like Shaun of the Dead, this movie is filled with colourful foul language throughout, paired with brutal violence resulting in an appropriately ascribed age rate of 15.  This movie may enliven a younger audience between the ages 15-19, however, I would not recommend older men to go and pay for this. Consequences include absolute boredom, besides one or two scenes. 

Directed by	Edgar Wright
Produced by	Nira Park Tim Bevan Eric Fellner
Written by	Edgar Wright Simon Pegg
Starring	Simon Pegg Nick Frost
Music by	David Arnold
Cinematography	Jess Hall
Edited by	Chris Dickens
Production   company	StudioCanal Working Title Films Big Talk Productions
Distributed by	Universal Pictures(International) Rogue Pictures (United States)
Release date(s)	14 February 2007(United Kingdom) 20 April 2007(United States, limited) 18 July 2007 (France)
Running time	121 minutes[1]
Country	United Kingdom[2] France[2]
Language	English
Budget	$12 million[3]
Box office	$80,736,657[4]