Hot Fuzz
Taste attributes: actioncomedycrimedetectivemysteryfastfresh & originalunsavouryimaginaryintricatelinearenclosedfighting evilsocial commentarysolving the riddle/not as it seemsunderdog triumphsunlikely connections
"Big cops. Small town. Moderate violence."
Boxlist takeA heightened crime comedy that is unsavoury, smart and fast. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.
Pace: fast · Originality: balanced · Tone: dark · Weight: balanced · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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What lines up
- Setting / scale: Small / confined, just how this profile likes it
- Originality: Fresh / original, just how this profile likes it
- Intricacy: Smart / intricate, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
- Emotional punch: Balanced emotional punch, where this profile leans emotive / stirring
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Synopsis
As a former London constable, Nicholas Angel finds it difficult to adapt to his new assignment in the sleepy British village of Sandford. Not only does he miss the excitement of the big city, but he also has a well-meaning oaf for a partner. However, when a series of grisly accidents rocks Sandford, Angel smells something rotten in the idyllic village.
Synopsis: TMDB
Taste Attributes
Characteristics
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Details
- Genre
- Action
- Year
- 2007
- Runtime
- 121 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Universal Pictures
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
