Hot Fuzz is the action/comedy from the makers of the hit movie Shaun of the Dead. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the finest cop London has to offer, with an arrest record 400% higher than any other officer on the force. He's so good, he makes everyone else look bad. As a result, Angel's superiors send him to a place where his talents won't be quite so embarrassing -- the sleepy and seemingly crime-free village of Sandford. Once there, he is partnered with the well-meaning but overeager police officer Danny Butterman (Nick Frost). The son of amiable Police Chief Frank Butterman (Jim Broadbent), Danny is a huge action movie fan and believes his new big-city partner might just be a real-life "bad boy," and his chance to experience the life of gunfights and car chases he so longs for. Angel is quick to dismiss this as childish fantasy and Danny's puppy-like enthusiasm only adds to Angel's growing frustration. However, as a series of grisly accidents rocks the village, Angel is convinced that Sandford is not what it seems and as the intrigue deepens, Danny's dreams of explosive, high-octane, car-chasing, gunfighting, all-out action seem more and more like a reality. It's time for these small-town cops to break out some big-city justice.
This movie was hyterical. I loved Shaun Of The Dead, but I thought this movie was twice as good. The best part of it was that it felt like you were watching a parody of action movies (a la Airplane or Scary Movie) with the way that it was written and acted, but it really wasn't. I'm not sure how much sense that makes, but it was awesome watching them basically mock themselves while going through the actual story line. The two main guys played off of each other just as great as they did in Shaun Of The Dead. I'm so glad that I checked this movie out and didn't wait for rental.
I fully recommend this movie to all. It's very funny and is one of the better movies in theaters right now.
