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$5 million in 825 Theatres
04.22.07 (7:55 pm)   [edit]
That's how much money Hot Fuzz made in limited release in the US this weekend. I wish they'd hurry up and widen the release so that my podunk theatre could show it. ARRRRRRRRRGH!!!

Nevermind. I have managed to view Hot Fuzz through perfectly legal means. Really. Let's just say that it required a long road trip and zero shame. Ahem.

The following review has a few minor spoilers. It should only be read by those who have already seen, or have no intention of seeing the film.

Cast: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent and Timothy Dalton

Rating: 4 out of 5

We might as well get the comparison with Shaun of the Dead out of the way. Hot Fuzz is funnier than Shaun of the Dead and suffers from none of that film's drawbacks. There are no dead and annoying scenes, there is no dead and annoying Nick Frost (he's in it but he's neither dead nor annoying) and there is no brain-dead and annoying girlfriend.

What we do get is 2 hours full of British dry humour mixed with slapstick/over-the-top laughs that are sure to split your sides and cause you to snort Diet Coke out of your nostrils. Ouch! Another point of comparison with Shaun, is the zombie-like behaviour of some of the characters in the film. Also, there's lots of blood, gore and scary head wounds.

Pegg plays uber-cop, Nicholas Angel, who gets re-assigned (for good behaviour) to a seemingly innocent small town in Gloucestershire (pronounced "gloss-stir-sheh" for you non-Anglophiles) where he is paired up with the immature but affable Danny Butterman played by Nick Frost. The film is entertaining on many levels. It's part Agatha Christie's Miss Marple, part buddy-cop-action-thriller -spoof, part gore-fest, and part romantic comedy.

Say what now?

Yes, it is part romantic comedy. I know I said there wasn't an annoying girlfriend in this film but the chemistry between Angel and Butterman is so palpable and sweet, that when the two of them fall asleep together on the couch after bonding over Bad Boys II, you can't help but let out an "awwww". Their budding friendship and comraderie is at the heart of this film.

The Miss Marple bit comes in the form of the sudden and gruesome deaths of some of the town's citizens. Angel is convinced that these deaths are all linked and that the deliciously menacing Simon Skinner (Timothy Dalton) is somehow involved. As the newbie in town and in the local constabulary force ... er ... service, Angel's theories meet on deaf ears. With some old-school detective work and the faith of his partner, Butterman, Angel strives to get to the bottom of things.

The films buddy-cop-action-thriller -spoof roots show up particularly in the pivotal last 30 minutes of the film when all Hell breaks loose. Crazy, ridiculous, cringe-worthy and exhilirating come to mind. My favourite bit involves what happens Timothy Dalton that makes him wish for bit of ice cream. Poor sod!

Overall, I had a great time and I enjoyed the small roles played by a menagerie of fave Brit actors (Bill Nighy and Martin Freeman, to name two).
 


posted by: dustyjumpwings (reply)
post date: 04.22.07 (5:01 pm)

I decided not to read it but the beginning because I might go see it, I'm not positive yet! But OMG WTF UR P0ST WUZ R1HGT 4FT3R M13N!!111!1!!!111 T3H NUMB3RS!!111!1!1!1!!!



posted by: dustyjumpwings (reply)
post date: 04.22.07 (5:02 pm)

and OMG I caught Bill Nighy's name from the corner of my eye after I posted the last comment. LOVE 'IM. Youuuuu have a debtttt to paaaaaay......



posted by: aesav23 (reply)
post date: 04.23.07 (8:47 pm)

I couldn't agree more. This film is better than Shaun. I think Wright and Pegg took what mistakes they made in that one and fixed it here. I loved the editing, the attention to detail, the "SWAAAAN". LOL It was really perfect, start to finish. "By the power of Grey Skull!" Ha!
~ae



posted by: JoolieWoolie (reply)
post date: 04.24.07 (1:39 am)

I told you you would like it! Timothy Dalton was hilarious, looking forward to the dvd release, theres always good extras. Joolie xxx



posted by: sebastianjoshua (reply)
post date: 04.24.07 (8:54 pm)

hmmm... strange, why all that movies never appear in Malaysia... :-(

better check the latest Top 10...
smile always :-)



posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 04.27.07 (11:39 am)

Reply to: dustyjumpwings
Yeah he's got a wee role in it, but he's still Nighy.




posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 04.27.07 (11:40 am)

Reply to: aesav23
As you have seen, I've adopted that line.




posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 04.27.07 (11:41 am)

Reply to: JoolieWoolie

Me too, I can't imagine what the bloopers and deleted scenes must be like. Too much fun!!




posted by: dangerkitty (reply)
post date: 04.27.07 (11:41 am)

Reply to: sebastianjoshua
I'm sure it's just a matter of time.



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