Fuzztastic!

Rating: 9/10 (23 February 2007)

The Shaun of the Dead team are back with another quote-tastic homage to another much loved cinema genre. Last time round zombies were given the romantic comedy spin. This time we see straight-laced, city cop, Sergeant Nicholas Angel (Pegg) transferred out to the country to team up alongside the lovable, well meaning Constable Danny Butterman (Frost) in this gloriously hilarious action-comedy romp.
As in 'Shaun', where such classics as the 'Dawn of the Dead' trilogy were regularly referenced, here we find the boys nodding their heads towards such pure popcorn classics as 'Bad Boys II' and 'Point Break'. Ridiculously overblown explosions and cheesy one-liners are all present and correct but this is not a simple mickey-take. Pegg (who also co-wrote the screenplay) and Frost obviously have a loving affection for the genre and considering the budget some of the more complex action sequences are handled expertly.
However, the film could be considered slightly overlong for a comedy with a relatively weak plot and it does take a little while for the gags to start flowing. The distinctly British humor that you'll be quoting for weeks and the great on screen chemistry between Pegg and Frost carry the picture and dismiss any minor quibbles, ensuring Hot Fuzz will turn out to be one of the funniest, most inventive comedies of 2007. Oh, and Timothy Dalton's in it if that's not already enough!