I can't believe I gave it a perfect score

Rating: 10/10 (11 September 2007)

I had heard so much about this movie, from so many people, and my initial impression was "just another goofy comedy movie", and I didn't put it on my "HIGH PRIORITY, RED LIGHT FLASHING, GET THIS THING NOW!!!!111!!" list. Well it's a damn good thing my friend persuaded me to finally rent it a week or two ago, as this is honestly one of my favorite movies of '07 now.
This is not at all a simple generic comedy film that will fade out of the public periscope of vision. No, this is a comedy of the highest level, boasting a good sense of balance between the funny, goofy parts and the more action-packed ones near the end (which of course are just littered with jokes and gags). I think the best thing about this is that it doesn't try too hard to be funny; it just IS. There are so many hilarious lines and situations here that it's impossible to mention them all. Just know that you're definitely getting your money's worth and more when you get Hot Fuzz, as this is a timeless, ageless, monstrous epic of a comedy that people will come back to time and time again.
The acting is generally top notch, as is the directing. Everything seems to flow so well here, there's not an awkward moment to be found. Hot Fuzz moves at a blisteringly fast pace, and challenges you to keep up, softening it's rock-hard blows with laughter and comedy that seems to come in powerful surges. Most of the comedy here is gold, and shouldn't be missed by fans of any genre. Yes, any genre, that's right. I can't see too many people disliking this on the basis of pure entertainment value, since it packs bucketfuls of comedy, some high-octane, thrilling gunfights and action, and even gore for those odd little splatter-hounds amongst the audience.
Bottom line: There aren't many words I can say about this masterpiece. It's funny, it's action packed, there are a few scenes that will touch your heart, and the plot is extremely involving and enjoyable. This is the type of thing you watch on a rainy day when you're feeling blue, the type of thing you can come back to over and over again and still enjoy the hell out of. This is Hot Fuzz, and this is a bona-fide classic for the ages.