Synopsis
Hot Fuzz follows Nicholas Angel, a brilliantly skilled London police officer reassigned to the seemingly peaceful village of Sandford, where he is paired with the bumbling but lovable Danny Butterman. What appears to be a sleepy, crime-free community slowly reveals a sinister conspiracy beneath its picture-perfect surface, leading to an explosive, action-packed climax. Directed by Edgar Wright, the film is a loving parody of American action blockbusters wrapped inside a sharp British comedy.
Did You Know?
- Simon Pegg and Edgar Wright watched over 100 action movies for research.
- The village of Sandford is based on real English villages.
- Nick Frost had never fired a real gun before filming.
- The film contains over 3,000 cuts in its editing.
- Edgar Wright's mother appears as an extra in the film.
Iconic Quotes
- The greater good.
- Nobody tells me nothing. I just sweep up.
- Have you ever fired two guns whilst jumping through the air?
- By the power of Greyskull!
- You're a doctor, deal with it!
