A modern video nasty

Rating: 3/10 (5 January 2015)

I am the first person to admit that when it comes to some modern film genres, I am out of touch. Reading some of the other reviews of Hot Fuzz, I know that I am in a minority that thinks this film is what they used to refer to as a "video nasty".
The film that I saw, was neither a black comedy, nor a satire. It was a violent and unfunny piece. What saddens and alarms me, is that there are some people that watch this kind of film and enjoy the level of violence on display. What further dismays me, are the well respected actors and actresses that I usually admire, participating in this offering. It is upsetting to realise that for Billie Whitelaw, this would be her swansong in film.