watching with kids, a pet owner, Experienced Parent
Pros
ridiculously over the top, unpredictable
Cons
horrifically violent death scenes, a tad too long
MAR
4
2008
There are quite a few reviews already about this movie. Anyone who is not familiar with Shaun of The Dead starring Simon Pegg , should stop right here. Literally. Frost's performance in that movie endears you to him, and then you can appreciate all the more the dilemna he has to face in this brutal comedy. Hot Fuzz has Simon as supercop who is the best at what he does and all the other cops dislike him. Similar the Joseph and his brothers in the Bible, except Simon's character doesn't have the many colored coat. There is sickness in this "perfect" little town, the action is most certainly violent when you do see it. My favorite part is when Angel had arrested somebody who was free the next morning. All who have seen this movie know who I mean; that is when the town still appears quiet & "perfect"
I haven't seen this one yet. I'm not a big fan of really violent movies but your review has me curious. I'll have to read more about it before deciding. Thanks.
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...