This is the start of the opening sequence and it starts off with an ES of the protagonist and the opening titles appear as he gets closer to the camera, so this is an inventive way of creating an opening for a film, leaving the audience in suspense of the characters features etc.
As the opening sequence gets into full swing, their is an overview of the protagonists police life and how he's worked his way up to be where he now. As this montage is happening, their is a voice over of the main character talking the audience through it step by step. Throughout this their are stereotypical police features in their, such a training and riots etc, however there is also some extremely humorous moments.
This allows the audience to see that although he is partaking in a full-time heavy job, there is also sometime for 'messing about', however the Father Christmas stabbing act is just in their to lighten the mood.
Also throughout the opening sequence, there are other CU's of faces and feet, allowing the audience to reflect on the high-pace job and life of PC Nicholas Angel...
When the opening sequence is coming to an end, there are quite a few shot-reverse-shot's thrown in when the PC is talking to the sergeant, showing the office-like feel of the environment and also the conversation in which is taking place. The SRS also varies from to CU's throughout the office scene, showing the emotions on both faces.
There is an interesting cut from different locations through the use of a camera flash, making it more it a more exciting transition than just a normal cut, however also keeping the 'police-feel' alive...
Also, the humour becomes apart as the 'stereotypical action features' are mentioned..."Have you ever fired a fun whilst jumping through the air?"
There is also some distinction of genre in the non-diagetic music which is being played. It reminds of Shaun Of The Dead where the music builds up in suspense, however it does this when something comical is about to happen.
The crimes are also comical as in one of the crimes that they're solving is a 'missing swan'. As they're trying to catch the missing swan, they find and it and then run from it, allowing the audience to reflect on the humour. Once they catch the swan, they begin a car chase, which links to the stereotypical action film, however the swan adds in the comedy.
Also, whilst they're duty, they eat ice-cream whilst chatting about every-day life, also linking comedy and action...
The chase scenes are also realistic, as they show the suspense building up before they catch the criminal.
When the criminal starts to run away, the humour also becomes apparent when the other office on duty is looking at DVD's...
As the chase scene commences, it is extremely realistic as the fast-pace editing allows the audience to get into the scene...
However the reality ends when the office throws a spray can at the criminals head to knock him to the floor!
As the investigation commences, the location switches back to the HQ and whilst on duty the whole office eating biscuits and cake, again bringing the humour back!
The sub-genre slightly changes throughout the film because when the 'killer' enters the large house and puts bacon in the pan, it switches to an action-horror, as it kind of mimics Dexter. Also, there is kind of 'exorcist' feel music to it, when the killer enters.
I thoroughly enjoyed watching Hot Fuzz. I thought it was highly entertaining and a brilliant watch.
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