Hot Fuzz (2007)

Director:

Edgar Wright

Writers:

Edgar Wright (written by) &
Simon Pegg (written by)

Release Date:

14 February 2007 (Ireland)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Mystery

Tagline:

Big Cops. Small Town. Moderate Violence.

Plot:

Jealous colleagues conspire to get a top London cop transferred to a small town and paired with a witless new partner. On the beat, the pair stumble upon a series of suspicious accidents and events.

Plot Keywords:

Ice Cream Headache | Police Station | Parody | Lost Animal | Crushed Head

Awards:

2 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Simon Pegg	...	Sgt. Nicholas Angel
Nick Frost	...	PC Danny Butterman
Jim Broadbent	...	Inspector Frank Butterman
Paddy Considine	...	DS Andy Wainwright
Timothy Dalton	...	Simon Skinner
Bill Nighy	...	Met Chief Inspector
Billie Whitelaw	...	Joyce Cooper
Edward Woodward	...	Tom Weaver
Bill Bailey	...	Sergeant Turner
David Bradley	...	Arthur Webley
Adam Buxton	...	Tim Messenger
Olivia Colman	...	PC Doris Thatcher
Ron Cook	...	George Merchant
Kenneth Cranham	...	James Reaper
Julia Deakin	...	Mary Porter

Also Known As:

Blue Fury (UK) (working title)
Bubblin' Fizz (UK) (fake working title)
Dead Right (UK) (fake working title)
Feelin' Fuzzier (UK) (fake working title)
Hot Fuzz (France)
Raging Fuzz (UK) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violent content including some graphic images, and language.

Runtime:

121 min

Country:

UK | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Certification:

Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Switzerland:14 (canton of Geneva) | Sweden:11 | France:U | UK:15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Singapore:NC-16 (edited version) | New Zealand:R13 | Australia:MA | Spain:18 | Japan:R-15 | Portugal:M/16 | South Korea:18 | Ireland:15A | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Ontario) | Netherlands:16 | USA:R | Canada:18A (British Columbia) | Singapore:M18 | Switzerland:14 (canton of Vaud) | Malaysia:18PL

Filming Locations:

Hendon Police Training College, Hendon, London, England, UK

Company:

Big Talk Productions

Trivia:

Before Somerfield was chosen to feature in the film, writers originally made a fictional store chain called "Summeraisles" referring to the island in The Wicker Man (1973) also starring Edward Woodward.

Goofs:

Continuity: When PC Doris Thatcher comes in bringing PC Danny Butterman his birthday cake she is wearing fake boobs over her sweater, seconds later the fake boobs are gone even though she is holding the cake with both hands.

Quotes:

[after having been shot]
Reverend Philip Shooter: Jesus Christ!

Movie Connections:

References The Omen (1976)

Soundtrack:

Lethal Weapon 3 Trailer Score

-:::::HOT FUZZ:::::- Don't Have High Expectations & Come Out Laughing!!!

Hot Fuzz is a brilliant new Britsh comedy that really hits its mark!!! Hands down this fantastic film is the new benchmark in British comedies!

Simon Pegg throws you into the extremely tongue in cheek narrative with its quick pace edits, booming sounds and terrific camera work that we have come to expect from Edgar Wright since Shaun of the Dead. Simon Pegg has really exceeded my expectations and credit must also go to Nick Frost who plays the classic sidekick which he accomplishes so well. The aforementioned crafty work by Edgar Wright proves that his style creates some of the best action sequences in the business. Whether it be the shoot'em ups, chase scenes or the jump out of your seat surprises, Wright can really make a film move and does this one ever!!!

This is definitely one of those films you have to watch at least twice to come close to getting every single joke, because they come so hard and fast it is sometimes hard to stop laughing at the previous one in time to hear the next.

Even though the film does take a lot of twists and turns there isn't really a moment where it lacks energy. Sure there are parts that slow it down, but it needs this to build momentum to one of the most climactic and hysterical pieces in film history.

Speed is the key! It keeps this insanely funny narrative flowing while at the same time giving a huge insight into the extremely detailed characters. Each character brings something to the table. It is an inventive yet classic comedy that reaches most audiences with its tongue in cheek and witty humour.

People who thought the cop-comedy genre was finished should definitely see this creative film which will pluck those heart strings and have you slapping that knee while feasting your eyes on the adrenaline fueled action!!!