Funny British comedy, with the eccentricities that the Brits seem to do well

Rating: 7/10 (18 February 2007)

Hot Fuzz is a comedy that surprises. Seems to have a simple story, but has some quirky but interesting little twists. A laugh out loud comedy at various points, it parodies various action movies from the past which is part of its attraction.
It essentially is about a hot shot cop being forcibly sent to a small village where dastardly crimes begin to happen, and he has to convince everyone that they are not accidents. Supported by a slob of a partner, and surrounded by some eccentric police colleagues, the job is never easy. Add in many typecast village folk, with a wonderful performance by Timothy Dalton as a dastardly supermarket owner, and you have a colourful catalogue of characters.
Well worth a night out to watch, and will appeal to people of many ages, with great parodying, slick lines and all. Its not special, but its more than entertaining enough.