After writing about another Wright/Pegg/Frost film a few days ago, Shaun of the Dead, I thought I’d write about another one, which I’ve always really enjoyed: Hot Fuzz.
Hot Fuzz (2007)
Director: Edgar Wright
Starring: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost
IMDb: ” Jealous colleagues conspire to get a top London cop transferred to a small town and paired with a witless new partner. On the beat, the pair stumble upon a series of suspicious accidents and events.”
I can’t quite place my finger on why I love this film so much, there’s simply too many reasons. It’s very well-written, the acting is spot on and, living in a small village myself, I love the setting.
Pegg is the top London cop, Nicholas Angel, Frost is the witless new partner, Danny Butterman, and this buddy cop flick really does have it all: gruesome murders, interesting locals and a hell of a lot of guns – farmers’ mums have guns, don’t you know. In my opinion, this film is comedy at its finest.
Watch this film if you’re a fan of British comedy, which is shown to perfection in this film. Pegg and Frost are always great to watch on screen, and Hot Fuzz shows off their fantastic relationship very well.
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I loved Timothy Dalton as the villain in this one. It took me a long time to see it since I didn’t think it’d hold up to ‘Shawn of the Dead’. It isn’t quite as good, but it’s well worth a watch.
Hear, hear!! I saw this on opening night BECAUSE of Dalton. I’m so glad Wright hired him, he was brilliant. I read that during filming, Pegg/Frost was in awe of him and couldn’t believe James Bond was with them on set, ha..ha..
It’s quite bloody though, but definitely funny and fun to watch. Good pick, Claire!
I agree, Dalton was excellent in this. His slick baddie is good fun to watch and I think Dalton was perfectly cast.
Hehe, I like that anecdote! 😛
Love it love it love it. One of the best cop movies ever made.
It’s certainly a very unique cop movie! 😀
Hi, Claire and company:
Excellent ckoice and a great write-up!
I found ‘Hot Fuzz’ through the word of a friend and taken aback by just how flat out funny Pegg, Frost and this film is.
Got a kick out Timothy Dalton’s villain and Edward Woodward and his problem with ‘Hoodies’ in one of his last films. Also fell in love with the Constabulary’s Weapons Vault and all its treasures within.
Thank you, Jack. It’s a very solid film – it’s fast paced and well written. As with many Pegg/Frost films there are references to other films, which I like. It’s simply good fun! 😀
Fabulous film, I particularly like the head splatter and the homage to Point Break!
Haha, like Ruth said, it does get a little gory! I love how they reference other cop films 😛 I like homage to Point Break too, good old Nick Frost!
This is a perfect British comedy. It’s very smart and very funny.
It is very well written, isn’t it Gazza? The acting is spot on as well and so many of my favourite actors make an appearance: Jim Broadbent, Martin Freeman, Bill Nighy… There’s even Bill Bailey!
Great choice for a Friday Favourite my friend. I hope your weekend was cool
Thanks, Scott 😀
Love love love this film. Think I might even put it slightly higher than Shaun of the Dead. Maybe.
I was thinking about this and I really can’t say which one I prefer! Paul is great fun, too. If I had to I’d probably say 1. Shaun of the Dead, 2. Hot Fuzz and 3. Paul…
Pegg and Frost are a winning combination. Still have to see that movie in full though, as well as Paul 😀
Ooh, watch Paul! I loved it when I saw it at the cinema and I still get into fits of giggles when I watch it at home 😀