comedy fan, movie lover, a fan of clever plots, Lover of quirky, unique films
Pros
ridiculously over the top
Cons
it ends
NOV
22
2007
Having loved Shaun of the Dead, I wasn't sure if the boys could pull off another movie that would catch me off guard the same way. British humor isn't quite my cup of tea, as the saying goes. I like some but by no means can I claim to be an avid fan. These gentlemen stand out though. Hot Fuzz didn't "americanize" itself to be more potentially popular, and I still got the gags. The twists surprised me, which I adore, as so few movies can do that lately. The writing is clever and intelligent, even in the way it goes crude or rude. Crass with class perhaps? Whatever it is, I really like it and cannot wait to see more.
bill nighy, agatha christie
shaun of the dead, edgar wright
Key Information
Directors Edgar Wright
Stars Simon Pegg
Actors Martin Freeman
Genre Comedies
Subgenre Spoof
MPAA Rating R (MPAA)
Available Formats DVD: Full Frame
UPC 025195025096
Release Date 2007
Running Time 2hr 1min
Languages
Original Language English
DVD Editions
DVD Editions DVD: Full Frame2hr 1minUniversal Studios Home VideoJuly 31, 2007R (MPAA)025193327420
Credits
Screenwriter Edgar Wright
Professional Reviews
Professional Reviews (04/27/2007, 116-117, Lisa Schwarzbaum): "[A] very funny cop comedy....These guys are as much A-level scholars of movie genre...