Hot Fuzz - Movie Review

Rating: 8/10 (25 April 2020)

I remember way back in 2007 when Hot Fuzz first came out. It was the talk of the town for quite a while, with people quoting several of the lines from the film and generally buzzing about how great it was.
All of this was for good reason. Hot Fuzz is an absolute blast, and the main reason this film works so well is one of the same reasons why I love Shaun of the Dead so much; the chemistry between Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. It's truly electrifying, and I also really like their characters. Nicholas Angel has a definitive arc throughout the film, and that was nice to see.
Just like the previous film in The Cornetto Trilogy, the script and the direction are incredible and make for some truly hilarious moments. I also really liked how they made a few jokes throughout the film and then referenced back to them in a slightly different way later on.
The third act of the film is extremely entertaining, although it does get a little too ridiculous. I probably wouldn't change anything, but it felt a bit off from how serious and realistic the rest of the film was. Again, I still found it thoroughly enjoyable, but a little outlandish. It could have also done with being about fifteen minutes shorter, and that would have made for a tighter and more impactful experience.
Overall, Hot Fuzz is a great film, with a wonderful narrative, a witty script, interesting characters, and some beautiful scenery. Apart from a couple of issues, this film is a blast from start to finish.
SCORE: 83%