I thought Napoleon Dynamite was very over-rated. Most of the characters are unengaging or unlikeable and it only starts to really work towards the end.

What I think makes Hot Fuzz exceptional (for me) just as a film, forget the comedy aspects, is the writing and plotting. Everything has a purpose, be it for character, story, or comedy value.

I love a well-written and thought out film, and they are incredibly rare these days.