Hot Fuzz Movie
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TAGLINES
Big Cops. Small Town. Moderate Violence.
They are going to bust your arse
They're bad boys. They're die hards. They're lethal weapons. They are...
When the heat is on, you gotta call the fuzz.
Top London cop, PC Nicholas Angel (Pegg) is good. Too good. And to stop the rest of his team looking bad, he is reassigned to the quiet town of Sandford. He is paired with Danny Butterman (Frost), who countlessly questions him on the action lifestyle. Everything seems quiet for Angel, until two actors are found decapitated. It is address to as an accident, but Angel isn't going to accept that, especially when more and more people turn up dead. Angel and Danny clash with everyone, whilst trying to uncover the truth behind the mystery of the apparent "acidents".
| Simon Pegg | Sgt. Nicholas Angel |
| Martin Freeman | Met Sergeant |
| Bill Nighy | Met Chief Inspector |
| Robert Popper | 'Not' Janine |
| Joe Cornish | Bob |
| Chris Waitt | Dave |
| Eric Mason | Bernard Cooper |
| Billie Whitelaw | Joyce Cooper |
| Nick Frost | PC Danny Butterman |
| Peter Wight | Roy Porter |
| Julia Deakin | Mary Porter |
| Tom Strode Walton | Underage Drinker #1 |
| Troy Woollan | Underage Drinker #2 |
| Rory Lowings | Underage Drinker #3 |
| Bill Bailey | Sergeant Turner |
| Edgar Wright |
8.10 out of 10 (64792 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Lots of fun!
posted on 30 Aug 2009What can I say? It's a brilliant comedy that works on the same levels as Shaun of the Dead (even though I haven't seen it!) The story goes that Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg, who also co-wrote this film) is one of the best cops in the UK. But his colleagues are very jealous. So, they send Nick to the sleepy town of Sandford, where not much happens a lot. To make things worse, he's teamed up with a wannabe-cop named Danny (Nick Frost). But soon, a series of murders start to happen, and Nick is convinced that this town may not be so sleepy after all.This film works as a brilliant comedy and a mystery thriller. The thriller only adds to the humour of the film. Simon Pegg was great and brought a lot to the film.This is the best British comedy in years. Very recommended!
Uproarious Britcom valentine to Bruckheimer/Bay/Woo et al; frenetically funny
posted on 28 Aug 2009HOT FUZZ (2007) *** Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Rafe Spall, Olivia Colman, Kevin Eldon, Karl Johnson, Timothy Dalton, Edward Woodward, Stuart Wilson, Billie Whitelaw, Eric Mason, Paul Freeman, Bill Bailey, Elizabeth Elvin, Trevor Nichols, Lorraine Hilton, Patricia Franklin, Anne Reid, Kenneth Cranham, Stephen Merchant., Martin Freeman, Steve Coogan, Bill Nighy,. Uproarious British spoof of Hollywood cop melodramas with the comic team of Pegg and Frost reunited as a straight-arrow-by-the-book top cop from London and his drunken new partner after the former has been re-assigned to the sleepy bedroom community of idyllic Sandford, where nothing is as it seems (at least as far as Pegg is concerned). A comic valentine send-up to the likes of Bruckheimer/Bay/Woo et al celebrating the over-the-top pyrotechniques and pulling out all the stops in the action packed grand finale. While the film is a tad hit-and-miss in its execution (and its grisly hilarious executions come to think of it) the boys are having a field day thanks to the lively, smart script by Pegg and director Edgar Wright. Fast, frenetic and funny and a big shout out for the outrageous editing by Chris Dickens. Look sharp for unbilled cameos by filmmaker Peter Jackson (as a homicidal Santa Claus!) and Cate Blanchett (also masked) as Pegg's ex.
A Smart, Silly and Genuinely Exciting Tribute to All-American Testosterone in the Movies
posted on 26 Aug 2009Having never seen 2004's "Shaun of the Dead", I didn't know what to expect from director/co-screenwriter Edgar Wright's latest movie, which plays out like an Ealing Studios only-in-Britain comedy amplified on Tarantino-level steroids. The 2007 action farce achieves the impressive feat of being silly and smart, quite often at the same time, as Wright and co-screenwriter Nicholas Pegg show themselves to be cineastes with a sharp eye and nimble ear for satire. There are lots of derivative plot turns to track in this fish-out-of-water story, which shifts into a blazing, gun-toting thriller as a tribute to testosterone-driven, Jerry Bruckheimer-genre buddy movies like "Point Break" and "Bad Boys II". Even the intentionally exploitative title fits the tone of this eminently enjoyable popcorn flick perfectly.With laser-sharp precision, Pegg stars as a straight-arrow aptly named Nicholas Angel, inarguably the best police officer in London. However, he is so good that he makes the rest of the force look ineffectual, which leads to his unceremonious transfer to a sleepy hamlet named Sandford. There he carries his duties quite seriously, which naturally puts him at odds with the casual townsfolk. But then a suspicious car accident occurs, and the plot escalates into a wild ride of contrived but often hilarious developments leading to an ambitious, cartoon-like series of exciting finales. Angel naturally needs a partner to succeed, and Nick Frost (looking a lot like Mark Addy from "The Full Monty") winningly plays schlubby Danny, a wannabe action hero who happens to be the devoted son of Frank Butterman, the village police chief. Together they uncover a plot that upends the entire community.There are lots of familiar faces in funny supporting turns - Timothy Dalton at his smarmy best (and looking well prepared to inherit Christopher Plummer's villain roles) as the suspicious supermarket owner; Jim Broadbent as the seemingly benevolent Frank; Paddy Considine and Rafe Spall as a couple of sarcastic, mustachioed detectives; and in bit parts, Bill Nighy and Steve Coogan as a couple of London's befuddled finest and an uncredited Cate Blanchett as Angel's put-upon girlfriend Jeanine conveniently hidden by a forensic mask. The one-liners are funny enough, but what really resonate are the subtle, often throwaway shots that make fun of American movie conventions. Even though the film runs for over two hours, Wright and Pegg have paced the story with a dexterous mix of thrills, intelligence and laughs. Much of this successful hat trick is due to Chris Dickens' propulsive editing and a nifty combination of over-the-top stunts and visual effects. This film is quite an unexpected kick.
Oh wow....
posted on 24 Aug 2009I had seen Shaun of the Dead and I loved it. When I hear that the same guys were coming out with a new movie I just couldn't wait. And the result is great. A fast pace, British comedy at it's very best. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost show yet again great teamwork as they have done before in Spaced and Shaun of the Dead. This movie is a bit slow going in the beginning but when the action begins it really goes nuts. I haven't laughed so hard in the theater since I saw Borat last year. So if you loved Shaun of the Dead or just want to see some great comedy this is the stuff for you, although its not good for the squeamish one. 10 out of 10, with out a doubt.
Happiness is Hot Fuzz!
posted on 24 Aug 2009Despite it's awful title, Hot Fuzz is an unexpected thrill ride of a buddy flick. Everything about the movie works--from the fine acting all around, to the crisp direction, sharp dialog, and inventive editing, this sleeper hit is bound to become a cult classic in the vein of Local Hero. It's a tale about a transfered city cop out of his element in a country village where a gallery of quirky characters aren't what they seem. A series of deaths has the new cop in town figuring out that there must be some kind of conspiracy. The townsfolk are pleasant enough but something isn't quite right. Why are people dying from odd accidents? What are the motives for what is going on? Finely crafted action scenes and original story leaves the viewer wanting more. Hot Fuzz rocks!
Want to see what all the fuzz is about?
posted on 22 Aug 2009hot fuzz is one of those films which is impossible not to enjoy, it manages to combine everything that is good about cop films (shoot outs, great partnerships and sinister villains.) adds British humour and stars and then tribute and mock them all in the name of a good night out. The plot is as follows Nicholas Angel is a good cop, so good in fact that his superiors (Martin Freeman, Steve Coogan and Bill Nighy) conspire to get him sent away. Nicholas having just come out of hospital after being stabbed by a man dressed up as Father Christmas (a blink-and-you'll miss it cameo by Peter Jackson) Nicholas is then moved to the town of Sandford he meets up with well meaning police officer Danny Butterman (Nick Frost)and the rest of his new team (including Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine and Rafe Spall.) he soon discovers a series of murders and maybe Sandford isn't all that it seems.Hot Fuzz has been described as "Bad Boys II meets Midsommer Murders." and that is an apt description though thankfully without the formers crassness. Director Edgar Wright infuses the camera with a lot of energy as the camera zings around the town during the action sequences and seems content to stroll around Sandford during its quieter moments. Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright have infused the screenplay with a smattering of cop film references some obvious there is a running bit about Danny's love of Point Break, some not so Jim Broadbent's off hand remark about a Callahan park. there is also the teams customary wit "Judge Judy and executioner." as Nicholas Angel Simon pegg is better during the scenes when he's character relaxes later in the film as while he is an excellent everyman his hard-as-nails Angel still has shades of Shaun poking through, though maybe that makes it easier for us to support Angel as he is shown to be a nice guy as well as a good cop. Nick Frost is still hilarious as Danny who while he may be an adult he seems much like a teenager who idolises Angel. Jim Broadbent one of Britains foremost character actors shows just how capable a comedian he is. Timoth Dalton is a revelation as Simon Skinner this has to be the most inspired piece of casting of the year he perfectly captures the moustache twirling gusto needed for his part. people often forget how hard it is to go-over-the-top and still be entertaining and malevolent Paddy Considine and Rafe Spall are also especially memorable among a supporting cast of British comedians.and now I'm going to answer the question everyones been asking "is it as good as Shaun of The Dead" my answer is no. and you know what I don't care. when the end of the year comes and I look back I'll be surprised if I see anything more entertaining, the only thing that looks like it can rival this is Spider-man 3. and lets face it the web-slinger has got competition from Sandfords finest.
The BEST movie in YEARS…
posted on 14 Aug 2009The BEST movie in YEARS…After all the Fuzz behind this movie's success and the tope 250 entry in IMDb…Suggested me to watch this movie at once. Well I don't trust the IMDb List a lot.. I still don't but this MOVIE is really really EXCELLENT..IT'a so totally funny and Gripping. Not exactly mindless but yet FUNNY and Plotty. The last 30 minutes were full NON-stop action.The performances are SO GOOD. I cant believe…British people have made such a comedy film.GREAT acting. Great Direction. SUPERB PLOT. HELL Entertaining. HUMOROUS. One of the most entertaining movies in YEARS.Truly UNMISSABLE. 10/10 HIGHLY recommended.
Wright & Pegg, they did it again!!!!
posted on 14 Aug 2009When I first saw the trailer for Hot Fuzz I didn't think they could make a movie that would even remotely compare to Shaun of the Dead. I was right, this was without a doubt better. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost team up again to show what a real cop movie should be like, with some spoofs along the way.I will say that I'm not real into the British Satire, but the way these movies are written and acted out make me appreciate their comedic ways. From Simon Pegg's facial expressions to Nick Frost's off the wall generalizations, this group of actor nail just about every scene they're in.You will love the references to American made action movies such as Point Break and Bad Boys 2. As well as laugh at the cheesy dialog that is used to make fun of action stars like Arnold and Keanu Reeves.Without a doubt one of the best comedies I have ever scene and I only hope this team of British comedians keep the movies coming!!! 10 out of 10!!!!!!!!
It's A Blast!
posted on 12 Aug 2009What can I say, it's hard to describe Pegg/Wright stuff. They are their own genre really, not spoofing, not tongue in cheek it's like to films in one.Now I'm lucky, not only am I a fan of Pegg,Frost,Wright ever since Spaced drew me in with it's premier episode I'm also a huge fan of the films and genres these guys love. Horror sub genre zombie I loved so Shaun of the Dead floated my boat and Action/Cop movies this time.When the movie was 3 or so min's in I was thinking, hmm this doesn't seem as good as Shaun, where's the laughs. But the film does shift gears dramatically you never know what to expect from this film, just when you think it's a quite little comedy something extreme happens and you think WTF that was a bit much even for an action movie. You'll see, I mean Shaun of the Dead's gore/shock factor is topped.Also if your like me already a fan of Spaced and SOTD. Plus a fan of Proper Cop Action films you'll have a blast. Lots of tiny references to movies like Lethal Weapon 2, Cobra and even High Plains Drifter & The Shining for some reason.Go see it! 'cause I wanna see it again already.
By The Power Of Greyskull!
posted on 12 Aug 2009If you enjoyed SHAUN OF THE DEAD, you're going to feel an irresistible pull toward HOT FUZZ. Done in similar fashion and with familiar names, Hot Fuzz is an action flick that loves to take jabs at those cop and western films we so loved growing up with. Everything from PALE RIDER (an old Clint Eastwood film) to BAD BOYS is referenced in some fashion, and they will most likely tickle your funny bone.Instead of deadbeat zombies, though, this time we've got a sleepy little town with a deadly secret. Feeling very STEPFORD WIFE-ish, a highly successful police officer named Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is forced out of his undefeated duties as London cop-extraordinaire and into the dull and mundane town of Sandford. Partnered with the chubby and inept Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), Officer Angel learns to slow down but not before discovering a few strange things about his new town. They've won, every year for some time now, an award for being the best town in England. Not much to argue with there. But Nick Angel soon sees death lurking here and there (and when I say death, I mean scythe and all!) Townsfolk are cut down and the local constabulary simply wave them off as accidents. But to Nick these are NOT plain old mishaps.A conspiracy theory soon engulfs Nick's solo investigation and we find our lone hero riding a pale horse into town while loaded for bear (queue whistling Eastwood soundtrack here). The big question, though, is can he trust his lame partner, Danny, to back him.Battles and bloodshed fill the screen as Nick finds himself at odds with everyone in Sandford. From blowing away the clergy to drop-kicking an octogenarian in the face, Nick has his arms, legs and other appendages busy keeping himself alive as much as solving these supposed murders.There are a ton of great lines in the film, showing that writer/actor Simon Pegg has some significant screen writing abilities (one of my favorite lines was after Nick and Danny watched Bad Boys and Nick said, "Well, I wouldn't argue that it wasn't a no holds barred, adrenaline fueled thrill ride. But there is no way you can perpetrate that amount of carnage and mayhem and not incur a considerable amount of paperwork." And I enjoyed Danny's, "By the power of Greyskull!" moments, too.) Making parodies of previously serious or scary films seems to be Pegg's and Frost's forte. And they do it exceptionally well. Although I think Shaun of the Dead is the gauge by which their future works will be judged, including this one, I also think they've hit upon something that isn't bathroom humorish like the SCARY MOVIE films/franchise. The dialogue and action fit together well and are meant for those who enjoy their laughter with a little more thought and quite a few in-jokes.I still hold Shaun of the Dead as a much more entertaining film, but this one rates up there well enough, too.
Well entertaining
posted on 12 Aug 2009Hot Fuzz was simply a lot of fun. Simon Pegg's follow-up to Shaun of the Dead (not a sequel) delivers once again with its very blunt, rapid humour. The film direction and editing was sublime - extremely fast paced yet so easy to follow. The storyline itself is quite similar in ways of Shaun of the Dead, using the same actors playing similar roles, except, Pegg's character isn't as much of a loser as that in Shaun of the Dead. Nick Frost is also in the same role, playing the sidekick to Pegg, a loser with no friends and very dimwitted and lovable at the same time.Hot Fuzz is essentially a spoof on the police drama genre, but it isn't so obviously a rip-off. It has a proper storyline which, even as a comedy, keeps you thinking till the end. The film's take on modern society and the role reversal of the old community and chavs is quite hilarious and clever. In the beginning, Pegg's character ignores the idling hoodies with a snuff, just as people would prefer to do in real life, then later shows that in fact they are the saviour of Sandford whilst the oldies are there to brainwash it.This is a must see film that will bring out all kinds of emotions from you. Never has a film mixed comedy, action, suspense, horror, gore, drama and detective/film noir in such an effective way.
My comments
posted on 12 Aug 2009The movie was really good. The performance of music, sound effects, speech, visual effects looks really ow some. In the begging the story of the main actor who was the police officer, explains about his history in 10min quickly and in a comedy way and then how he end up in the old town (non-city area). Then he meet an fat officer who's lazy in his job and these two actor have really good combination of comedy acting. Also in the "Shawn of the dead" these two actor have similar role as this movie. Even thou this movie has some cruel violence scenes but it was in funny and not like horrific that you turn your face around :). The enemy were mostly actor of old age, there mind was screwed a bit, but the kids were not the enemy mostly brats.. The movie has good flow, like first we think that only one person is the enemy but in the end it turn out the whole town turns into zombies. Thank you and enjoy the movie...
Superbly crafted dark action comedy
posted on 10 Aug 2009Usually, when I see a 'comedy' film trailer at the cinema it's for some hideous, unfunny film. So when I saw the trailer for Hot Fuzz and laughed all the way through, and had the same reaction when I saw the trailer again I knew it had to be seen.Hot Fuzz didn't disappoint in any way - it's an adrenaline thumping ride, it has a wry and beautifully observed script, a dark, creepy and unsettling element to most of the village scenes (that feeling that 'something's going on here'), the superb quick-fire repartee between Sgt Angel and PC Butterman just left me with a constant grin. I adore films that combine fast paced humour with wit and cleverness and this one does it with style. Some of the lines are delivered in such a 'matter of fact' way and still manage to be hilarious - Angel correcting other members of the police station for using the phrase 'Police Force' because it creates a wrong image, they should be using 'Police Service' instead is not in itself funny, but with Simon Pegg's determined delivery and the hapless giggling of the other police staff it takes on a whole new angle.There's a superb array of supporting characters in both the police station and the village itself that really create a wonderful stage for the proceedings - lost swans, village fêtes and of course, murder. Or is it an accident? Sublime.I've never seen Shaun of the Dead, but after this I can see that I'll have to sort that out.
hot cop brings mayhem to sleepy somerset town
posted on 06 Aug 2009I live close to where this was filmed , so i went with interest with my teen daughter to watch this film , What can i say other than this is the best and funniest film i have seen in a long while .as did most of the audience i was with at the time , and well worth the ticket price. Anyone who lives in a small market town will instantly recognise the different characters (which make it believable), Loads of parody from the action cop films and kung foo type films , just the right amount of gore to make the point , and an all star Brit cast , loved the jaws(James bond)character. To add, See this film in a cinema , not on a market copy as you will miss the effects and the small things that make it great . well done .
Lukewarm Fuzz
posted on 06 Aug 2009Let me preface this by saying that I LOVED Shaun of the Dead. It was brilliant. I was eagerly anticipating watching this movie, and therefore it probably came as a far far worse disappointment to me than to viewers who go in 'cold'.That said, where was the actual humor in this? I honestly cannot understand these high ratings and positive reviews. I sat through this entire movie waiting for it to get funny, and literally there was not one single humorous line throughout the entire film. It was like watching a B cop movie, that's it. The plot wasn't funny, the characters weren't funny, the 'whodunit' results at the end weren't funny. This was just flat out terrible in all regards. Bland as oatmeal mush, seriously.Some people are going to say I just don't 'get' British humor. No. I LOVE British humor pretty much universally. There just wasn't any of it in this movie.
Very very clever and very very gory!
posted on 04 Aug 2009I saw this last night at my local VUE cinema on a preview. They were searching peoples' bags on the way in probs to stop people filming it I guess. Anyway, they gave us a little white goodie bag with a brand new copy of SOTD, a poster and some pop and popcorn which was nice. Onto the film, well let me start by saying that is surpasses SOTD for humour. It does take a little while to warm up but when it does, boy are you people in for a treat. It has amazing gore, better than SOTD by miles (Look out for the spike through the chin scene and the masonry falling from the church), great humour with Ed the real start hear delivering gag after gag (jog on) in has part as a dummy yokel copper. Simon Pegg is convincing as the supercop farmed out to Sandford so as not to make his colleagues look bad because of his amazing record and the story will surprise you as it moves to its conclusion. I am trying not to give anything away here but a clue for you as to the conclusion and this is a rather obtuse one is that Edward Woodward stars. That is all!Enjoy!
Not The Fun Filled Comedy I was Expecting
posted on 04 Aug 2009Well I have to stick by my rating of 3/10. When this film was suggested to me by my fiends I was hopeful,but... I was disappointed. Dislikes; Although I do enjoy an English film, I have to say that this one fell way short of the mark in terms of side-slitting comedy. I found the build up so so slow, to the point that I actually pondered the option of 'sleeping through the remainder'. As the film progressed I found it didn't get much better. The actors though can not be faulted, they play their parts well, this however does not save the film in my opinion. The punch lines were very predictable and didn't challenge your sense of humour. Likes; Don't get me wrong, there are some parts of the film that I did find amusing, and there is some good use of good old English taboo. The situations are ridiculous as intended for a little rural village and creates an ideal place for some surprising story line. However,.....The result without giving anything away is that I would not recommend you go to see this film expecting a great laugh a minute or you will be as disappointed as I am.
Have you seen Bad Boys 2?
posted on 04 Aug 2009With the Critical acclaim the film 'Shaun Of The Dead' arose, the team (consisting of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright among other countless stars) are back with there new film 'Hot Fuzz'. And this time...they have BIGGER GUNS! 'Shaun Of The Dead' saw British comedy placed back on the Film-o-pedic map with a Zombielicious bang (and a little biting)! And it was going to take a lot for the team behind this Rom-Zom-Com to rival this beautiful piece of British film-making, however with spending countless hours behind the scenes watching 'Bad Boys 2' and 'Point Break' over and over again, Edgar Wright and the boys have done it. 'Hot Fuzz' is a roller-coaster ride of witty jokes, violence and a seasoning of sexual innuendo all rolled into one fantastic film that'll keep you hooked for the whole two hours.Sergeant Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is a top Cop in the Metropolitan Police Force, err I mean Police Service in the heart of London, however his expertise in every available area ranging from hand-to-hand combat to high-speed pursuits and his perfect arrest figures are making everybody else in the MET look bad! So to curb the embarrassment, the Force ship him off to normal ol' Sandford where nothing out of the ordinary ever happens, however Angel along with his partner PC Danny Butterman (Nick Frost) start to notice that something eerie's going on when everything seems to be a simple, ol' accident! This leads Angel and Butterman down a path of guns, explosions and mind-excessive-Hollywood-style violence till they reach the truth.The cast is full of famous faces, from Jim Broadbent, to Bill Bailey, to the 'forgotten Bond' Timothy Dalton. And while there's an extensive list of characters, each has there own quirky feature that makes them stand out in a distinctive and varied cast. However it's the witty and hilarious script written by Pegg and Wright that carries this film. There's miniature jokes everywhere that'll take you a second viewing to just notice half of them and the many references to the action genre (from the Bad Boys 2, to Point Break, to Dirty Harry), like 'Shaun Of The Dead' Wright and Pegg have written a script to accommodate for all the characters personalities and in-particular the miss-match partnership of bumbling PC Daniel Butterman and the courageous Sergeant Nicholas Angel.Hot Fuzz is a non-stop thrill ride of blue and while aggression, and while the jokes may thin out at times due to the two hour running time, you'll be hooked from start to finish with the over-the-top Hollywood style violence mixed with the hilariously addictive humour of Wright, Pegg and Frost. A must see film that'll make you want to scream at the top of your voice every time you see a Police car 'HERE COMES THE FUZZ' before running away like a little girl.9/10 By Jordan Winter
The devil works at Morrison's
posted on 04 Aug 2009The greatest comedy i have seen to date had me laughing as much as i did to the Monty python series. Though the action is a little slow to kick off to begin when the film hits the near half way point the action and laughs don't stop coming, as well as unexpected twists and turns and a disturbing insight into country life.Morrison's will never be the same again.The film has many subtle references to other popular films that are performed beautifully and to perfection as well as the more intricate gags of the masterpiece.My personal favorite "it's just bolognase"
Best comedy of 2007
posted on 30 Aug 2009Edgar Wright, whose previous efforts include the beloved Shaun of the Dead, and the amazing Grindhouse trailer called Don't, manages to impress yet again in his latest film, Hot Fuzz. Also returning from Shaun of the Dead are Simon Pegg as co-writer and star and Nick Frost as the co-star in a loving, British homage to American action and buddy cop films. Nick Angel (Pegg) is the best police officer in London. Yet he's so great, that he makes everyone else (including his higher authorities) look inferior in comparison. He is then "promoted" to work in the small town of Sandford, where the crime rate is miniscule but the "accident" rate is soaring. As he realizes that the town is much more dangerous than it seems (intentional action cliché), he ends up befriending the Chief's son, Danny (Nick Frost), an inept police officer who wishes his life was more like the cops in Bad Boys II.For the most part, after British directors have a hit, they head straight off to Hollywood to make their next movie. However, after the cult success that was Shaun of the Dead, Wright stayed in England, and Hot Fuzz is as British a film as they come. The humor is truly more universal than anything like Monty Python or Alan Partridge, which some may love and others simply do not get.What makes Hot Fuzz so enjoyable is how much fun the filmmakers and actors are having on screen. Countless name drops and references to other movies are present, be it in the dialogue, the lighting or just a particular memorable shot. Action films that the main characters are shown viewing are intentionally spoofed later on in the film. In addition , there are dozens of references to movies that are presumably favorites of the writers. Young audiences might not catch such references to films like Chinatown, The Shining, and Lethal Weapon, and many more, yet the filmmakers implemented these allusions so that if these devices are unnoticed, the plot will not be affected.The amusing bit parts and cameos range from Bill Nighy and Steve Coogan, to Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson and Academy Award winner Cate Blanchett. Yet the man who reigns supreme over all of them is ex-James Bond Timothy Dalton, in more of a decently sized supporting role than a bit part. Dalton is the mustached Simon Skinner, an absurdly over the top villain who seems to be at the scene of every crime Pegg's character inspects.Hot Fuzz is a great film compared to recent "parody films" like Epic Movie and to a lesser extent Scary Movie, because Hot Fuzz openly embraces the films it imitates, and the characters in the film play it completely straight, rather than acting as if they're in a comedy. Also, Wright actually has a strong visual and directorial style that accentuates the humor and over the top action. The opening of Hot Fuzz is a bit slow for some, but every single plot point covered from beginning of the film comes together in the erratic, explosive, ridiculously entertaining end.