Musings

Went and saw HOT FUZZ on Sunday after the return from Portales. This movie is brought to you courtesy of the guys who made SHAUN OF THE DEAD, and it had the same wonderful send-up quality. Unlike Mel Brooks whose satires became so broad that they were unwatchable these gentlemen give you all the trops without a slavish imitation of any particular movie.

I have enjoyed buddy cop movies, and for a long time I was addicted to the BBC mysteries. Hot Fuzz captures all the beats, and even takes it down to the level of how they light a scene so it looks like one of these BBC shows. The cast is filled with terrific British actors who all looked like they were having a great time. I found it laugh out loud funny.

I had a few laughs at my expense too becuase the main character in my EDGE novels is a policeman.

All in all a good time and I recommend seeing the film. I’ll probably go see SPIDERMAN this weekend, but I’m worried. It looks like it might be a mess with all the villain plots.

Melinda

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