Hot Fuzz Analysis

Content
This film has also been rated as a 15 which means it is only appropriate for people over the age of 15. Strong violence is used in this film and although it is obviously comical it could easily be upsetting for certain viewers. The language used in this film is also very strong making it unsuitable for young viewers. I think many age groups will like this film as it doesn’t even slightly take itself seriously and that’s obvious from the beginning of the film.
Structure
The film follows the linear narrative as everything in the film happens in chronological order. Starting with how PC Angel is originally working in London and is then transferred. Right at the beginning of the film a small selection of flashbacks are shown of PC Angel’s career. At this point a voice over is also used to explain what is happening in each scene. These are the only flashbacks and the only time a voice over is used in the whole film. This film follows the same structure as superbad and also has flashbacks like superbad.
Codes and conventions
Again friendship is important in the film but that doesn’t become apparent till about half way through. Blood and gore appears a lot in this film and the deaths involved happen in an extremely comical way making the blood and gore not as shocking. All characters involved in the film, much like the hangover are all very different which makes their banter together very funny. Also the relationship PC Angel and Danny establish makes very comical viewing.
The part of the film I have chosen to analyse is near the ending and is pretty much the biggest scene in the whole film. Sergeant Angel has finally realised what the village is up to and makes his way to the castle to confront them all. The lighting used it extremely dark to show its night time and add suspense to the whole scene. A panning shot is used throughout the scene to show everyone involved in the conspiracy. The costumes the villages are wearing are all identical; they are wearing black robes and have two ways with them showing they are all part of the same pact. Dramatic music is used again like the lighting; this adds suspense to the scene. The villagers all have flash lights and when talking to Sergeant Angel they shine them on him which creates a spot light effect.
Themes
Friendship is a huge theme throughout the film. Also the outcomes of the incidents in the film are very unlikely; you won’t expect any of the outcomes or the people involved in the incidents. This film has many elements of horror involved although they are done in a comical way some viewers may find it disturbing.
Development over time
This film like the previous two is very modern and may only be found appropriate by young generations. Simon Pegg (Sergeant Angel) has made and starred in many similar films which may give him a pre determined audience that would be interested in this film.