And make no mistake about it, folks: Super Fuzz is brutally simple. Had the film not been led by the charismatic Terrence Hill (My Name Is Trinity), the whole thing would have fallen apart five minutes after those gloriously cheesy opening credits; he's the proverbial glue that holds this moronic picture together. The action is pretty weak, the comedy is probably weaker, and the performances are basically what you'd expect from this kind of production. Thankfully, Hill manages to provide enough amusement to keep you watching for the duration, even if you find yourself throwing casual obscenities at your television as you do so.

And if you're the type to doubt my immortal words, behold the presence of Ernest Borgnine. His turn as Sargent Willy Dunlop is the stuff of lame '70s situation comedies, far beneath his talent as an actor. That said, the movie never takes itself seriously enough to warrant finely-tuned performances from its cast, so expecting something deep and meaningful is an excerise in delusion. A polished, well-crafted comedy it most certainly is not.

Amazingly enough, the fine people at Somerville House will be releasing a crisp new widescreen version of the film on Region 1 DVD this February! How cool is that? You know you want to reserve a copy, so why not give into temptation? Impress your friends and family.

Honestly, I don't know what else to say about Super Fuzz that hasn't already been said by its legion of devoted fans. As long as you don't expect much from it, chances are you'll have a smashing good time, especially if you're into early-'80s camp. I mean, what can you honestly expect from a movie that finds its hero obtaining superhuman powers while attempting to deliver a parking ticket to a tribal Indian? Terrence Hill makes the whole things work; without his sly grin and dimwitted performance, Super Fuzz would be entirely forgettable.

And you know what? I'm not ashamed to admit that this is still an all-time favorite of mine. Not one bit. Does it make my taste in movies seem childish? Perhaps. Does it put my opinion of other motion pictures in jeopardy? Well, not really. One look at the films I've enjoyed over the past year should give you a pretty good idea of what to expect from me. And like Freaked, Troll 2, The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, and other fine examples of questionable cinema, Super Fuzz essentially made me who I am today.

For the better, of course.