Hot Fuzz (2007)
Action, comedy.
2) Who are the main characters?
Nicholas Angel, a police constable. It is very clear who the main character is as the entire opening follows him. There is also dialouge and short flashbacks telling/ showing us information about the protagonist, such as his education and training so far.
3) How has narrative been constructed?
There are no obvious villians in the opening sequence but we can definitely tell who the main character is. The opening has the protagonist in focus at all times in order to introduce him clearly. We follow Nicholas Angel walking on his way to the Sergeant, as he walks we see flashbacks of his life with dialouge to make what is going on clear to the audience. He then arrives at the Sergeant's office, sits down and has a conversation with him. Characters with higher ranks are called in to discuss a problem and this eventually leaves Nicholas with no choice but to follow the orders given to him.
4) What is the key iconography and how does it signify the genre?
Action:-
- Police officers are often signify action in films.
- As the main character is highly trained, the audience would expect those skills become useful later on in the film.
- Famous comedians such as Bill Nighy, Steve Coogan have roles.
- Repetitive dialouge between characters.
- Supposedly strict characters (inspector, chief inspector) are laid back and relaxed.
- Cop has to solve a problem and fight some villians at some point.
- Impressive fights/ stunts.
- Comedy mixed in with action and mystery.
- Possibly experience part of the protagonist's everyday life.
- Escapism into a police officer's life.
- Fans may watch the film because they want to support someone in the film, famous actors, comedians, directors etc.
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