Hot Fuzz
Hot Fuzz

Hot Fuzz

2007Movie121 minEnglish

Former London constable Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes91%
Metacritic81/100
Google Users88%
Director: Edgar WrightGenres: Action, Comedy, Mystery

Plot Summary

A highly skilled but overzealous London police officer, Nicholas Angel, is constantly seen as a threat by his colleagues and is transferred to the quiet village of Sandford. There, he is partnered with the bumbling Danny Butterman, and together they uncover a dark secret hidden beneath the village's idyllic facade.

Critical Reception

Hot Fuzz was met with widespread critical acclaim, praised for its sharp writing, brilliant comedic timing, and innovative action sequences. Critics lauded the film's ability to satirize action movie tropes while delivering a genuinely thrilling and hilarious experience, solidifying its status as a modern comedy classic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its clever genre-bending and hilarious dialogue.
  • Applauded for its seamless blend of action, comedy, and mystery.
  • Celebrated for the chemistry between its lead actors and Edgar Wright's unique directorial style.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's outstanding humor, clever plot twists, and exceptional performances, particularly from the lead duo. Many viewers appreciate its rewatchability and the satisfying payoff of its numerous running gags and references.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best British Film at the BAFTA Awards.

Fun Fact

The film features over 100 'murder victims', a nod to the high death toll common in action films, though many of these are implied rather than shown.

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ErichB85

ErichB85

Buckle up, buttercup - you're gonna see things beyond imagination, especially if you've never waded into these completely over-the-top waters before. The 'moderate violence' part of the tagline is sort of on target: no one's brains are blow...
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A victim of his own meticulous success, “Angel” (Simon Pegg) is promoted to sergeant but relocated from the metropolis to a remote rural constabulary where he anticipates that nothing much will go wrong under the watchful eye of “Insp. Butt...
Per Gunnar Jonsson

Per Gunnar Jonss...

I was not sure what to expect from this movie that I found on Netflix a while ago while browsing through the catalog. The movie poster makes it look like a hard-boiled police action movie but reading the reviews it became clear that it was ...
John Chard

John Chard

Homage or parody, Hot Fuzz is the best of modern British comedy. Police Constable Nicholas Angel is the pride of the London Service, trouble is is that he is making everybody else look bad, so much so his superiors promote him to Sergean...