Happiness is Hot Fuzz!

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2007)

Despite it's awful title, Hot Fuzz is an unexpected thrill ride of a buddy flick. Everything about the movie works--from the fine acting all around, to the crisp direction, sharp dialog, and inventive editing, this sleeper hit is bound to become a cult classic in the vein of Local Hero. It's a tale about a transfered city cop out of his element in a country village where a gallery of quirky characters aren't what they seem. A series of deaths has the new cop in town figuring out that there must be some kind of conspiracy. The townsfolk are pleasant enough but something isn't quite right. Why are people dying from odd accidents? What are the motives for what is going on? Finely crafted action scenes and original story leaves the viewer wanting more. Hot Fuzz rocks!