does for action films what Shaun did for the zombie sub-genre

Rating: 8/10 (8 May 2007)

Sergeant Angel (Simon Pegg) is good at his job, TOO good. So feeling that the other police officers are looking bad in comparison, he's transfered to a quiet little 'crime free' town where thing are not what they appear to be. Nick Frost is Danny his new partner in this homage to the action film genre from the genius that brought us Shaun of the dead and Spaced. Just as having a good knowledge of the zombie horror genre, increased how much one appreciated the great "Shaun of the Dead", as is true with a good knowledge of action movies to "Hot Fuzz". That's not to say that you'll get no enjoyment from either one if yo're not a serious fan of the respective genres, (both a great stand alone movies as well) just that if you are, the nuances shine forth and you can enjoy the homages to maximum extent. Filled with subtle and not so subtle jokes, I found the whole thing very humorous. Never hysterically funny, but smart and humorous. I found myself smiling the whole duration of the film. There's a bit of gore, so not one for the kids. Yet if you enjoyed any of the previous things from the collaboration of Wright and Pegg, you'll fancy this one as well. Action lovers will get a kick out of it too.
My Grade: A-