Movie Review: Hot Fuzz

For a relaxing no-thinking evening we rented Hot Fuzz for the evening.

I was unsure what to expect. British comedies often have a vastly different feel to the slapstick comedy of Hollywood, and the first hour I was on the fence if it was a good example or an average example of funny from across the pond.

The pace of the movie picked up a bit as the second half began and I definitely was interested in the outcome. Then all hell broke loose.

The last thirty minutes was gut busting in its over-the-top outrageous nods to over-the-top Hollywood police action flicks of the past twenty years. I actually had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard and I'm sitting here giggling at my desk thinking of some of the scenes. It was that funny. It was as if the first 90 minutes was mere setup for the hilarity of the last 30.

I heartily recommend this movie to anyone that enjoys smart comedy and police action flicks. 5 out of 5 stars.