Hot Fuzz (2007)
A hilariously precise takedown of action clichés, where Simon Pegg's supercop uncovers murder in a sleepy town—pure British genius that outguns its own parody.
Crowd Score: 7.8/10
- Director: Edgar Wright
- Genre: Action, Comedy, Mystery
- Rated: R
- Duration: 2h 1m
Who Is It For?
Fans of fast-paced action-comedies who enjoy British wit and parody will love its blend of over-the-top chases and subtle satire on small-town life. Viewers who appreciate Simon Pegg's style of humor, especially those familiar with Edgar Wright's Cornetto Trilogy, will find it a hilarious, quotable treat. It's ideal for audiences who like films that balance slapstick with clever nods to classic cop movies.
Vibe Match
Die Hard meets The Vicar of Dibley in a satirical British village romp
What People Are Saying
I have kind of the opposite, I find Shaun of the dead funny, but I find Hot Fuzz hillarious. I guess it's a matter of taste, but if I have to put my f
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I'm with you, OP. But that doesn't mean I dislike Hot Fuzz. I think Hot Fuzz is more of a straight-up action film with a side-order of spoof, which Sh
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Have you done all your required research? Get all your cop movies in, then try it again? That said - while I love them both, Shaun Of The Dead gets my
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You watched a movie you don't like three times?
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I have kind of the opposite, I find Shaun of the dead funny, but I find Hot Fuzz hillarious. I guess it's a matter of taste, but if I have to put my finger on it, I think it might be because both main characters in Shaun of the Dead are losers (One slightely less then the other, but a loser none the
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