2007's Hot Fuzz is many things. It is neo-western. It is folk horror. It is buddy cop. But it is not a parody (according to the creators). What it really seems to be is an affectionate love letter and deconstruction of tropes just as its 2004 predecessor Shaun of the Dead was for zombie fans. John and Magnus talking about these two films in succession shows you both how closely linked they are and yet how fresh Hot Fuzz is and how much it stands on its own.
So saddle up with your best deputy, head into the town square, dodge the crusty jugglers in the catacombs, and get ready for the high speed (swan) chase of your life. That or have a quiet evening at home with your Japanese Peace Lily. Either way works just fine!
