The best movie of the year so far

Rating: 10/10 (17 April 2007)

Hot Fuzz is fun. Amazing fun. While Shaun of the Dead is a tribute movie to zombie films, Hot Fuzz is a tribute to the action genre while poking fun at Agatha Christie/Midsomer Murders.
The plot revolves around Nicolas Angel ( Simon Pegg ), a top policeman whose record in the Met is becoming an embarrassment to the other policeman; so much so the the Chief Inspector ( Bill Nighy ) transfers him to the countryside village of Samford; where he meets; amongst others his new Inspector ( Jim Broadbent ), Sergeant Turner ( Bill Bailey ) and his new partner ( Nick Frost ). He also meets Simon Skinner ( Timothy Dalton ), a very devilish supermarket conveyor. This sleepy village however, is soon seen to be something more as a mysterious amount of 'accidents' lead Angel to believe that something is afoot at Samford.
The acting in this movie is great with numerous comedians and seasoned British actors getting their two cents worth and looking like they're thoroughly enjoying themselves. The script is razor sharp and adds plenty of laughs and the last 45 minutes is fantastic.
Movies should, above all else, get you involved, and Hot Fuzz does that in spades. English comedy is ready to kick a** and take names.