Differences Between The Two Films

	This is England	Hot Fuzz
Cast	The actors were un-know at the time when the film was made. This was because it was cheaper and also to un sure the film looked authentic to viewer as they would not know the actors, and would just think there were normal people.	Well know actors, for example Simon Pegg, Bill Knightly, Jim Broadbent and Nick Frost. This is to draw the public in because there as so many well known actors which work well together.
Location	It is set in England in 1983. It is set up north of England, yet there seems to be various locations such as the school, beach, council estate and the abandoned housing.	Set in modern England, London; full of crime, and then to Glouster in the countryside; typical quiet country town – which is a huge contrast.
Stereotypical	The accents are very stereotypical of the north as well as the typical ‘skin heads’. They are wearing jeans and doc martins which was what the ‘skin heads’ wore in the time.	The police officers in London are typical to the british public views. Also the country accent in the village is very well known. The village has only a local pub, a few shops and a church compared to This Is England’s rough town.
Director	Shane Meadows directed this film. He is not a well known film director  compared to the other film, and has only had about 2 film releases so far.	Edgar Wright is a well know film director who has directed many humours films that have been very popular with the British Public.
Humour	In this film the swearing and bad attitude of the young boy creates humour as you would not expect this from a young boy. Also the bullying and mickey taking is quite humorous to watch.  The jokes that are put into the film are realistic, yet there is a lot of contrast between the funny side of his life and the dramatic sad part f his life – such as his father dying.	The stereotypes within the film are very humorous for the viewer as they are exaggerated.  Also the mocking it quite amusing as well.
Camera work and editing	At the start of the film there is a montage of events collected from the 80’s to set the scene. For example the TV programmes. The montage synchronises with the music and sounds. As some of the clips have be made to look aged they have also been made to have a more natural feel as some of the cameras are hand held to create this.  It looks a lot like a documentary rather than a beginning of a film. Throughout the film there are close ups of the face so the viewer can see the full facial expressions.	There are sharp movements at the start of the film which seem to indicate the quickness. Yet also, like This Is England there are a lot of close ups to show peoples reactions and facial expressions, which add to the humour. The contrast even happens in the camera work between the fast movements in London to slow paced filming in the countryside.
Iconography/signification	The montage displays images and clips that represent England, such as the Union Jack flags, soldiers going to war, Princess Diana’s wedding, the riots, and graffiti. This indicates there are positive and negative sides to the reality of England.	Before the viewers know it is set in London there is Big Ben, the red buses, underground and siren noses which shows instant to the viewing it is in London, England. Also the greenness of the country with the church, local pub and B+B which create the feel that it has gone back in time.