Big cops. Small town. Moderate violence.|Feb. 14, 2007|United Kingdom, France|121 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Comedy;Crime
Description: Hot Fuzz is a 2007 action-comedy film that follows the story of PC Nicholas Angel, a top-performing officer in London’s Metropolitan Police Service. Following his promotion to Sergeant, Angel is unexpectedly transferred to the quiet rural village of Sandford in Gloucestershire, a place frequently awarded “Village of the Year.” Struggling to adapt to the peaceful environment and his laid-back colleagues, Angel partners with PC Danny Butterman, a police officer obsessed with action movies and the son of Inspector Frank Butterman, Angel’s superior.
The plot takes a dark turn when a hooded figure begins targeting locals, disguising the murders as accidents. Angel is the only one convinced of foul play. As he investigates, he uncovers a stash of illegal weapons and begins to suspect a connection between the killings and a recent property deal. The mystery deepens with the deaths of key figures like George Merchant, Tim Messenger, and Leslie Tiller, all tied to the land development scheme.
Angel’s suspicions fall on Simon Skinner, the manager of the local supermarket, who stands to lose if a rival store is built. Despite Skinner’s alibi, Angel’s determination to solve the case intensifies. The film blends humor, action, and mystery, keeping viewers engaged as Angel navigates the seemingly idyllic yet sinister village of Sandford.
Cast director: Edgar Wright
Cast actor: Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Jim Broadbent, Paddy Considine, Rafe Spall, Kevin Eldon, Olivia Colman, Bill Bailey, Karl Johnson, Timothy Dalton
Original name: Hot Fuzz