The Naked Gun remake had no business being this good. Let’s be honest: remaking a comedy classic like *The Naked Gun*—a film carried by the inimitable Leslie Nielsen and the Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker (ZAZ) trio’s absurd genius — seemed like a recipe for disaster.
Yet, against all odds, this reboot delivers a riotous barrage of gags so relentlessly funny that Nielsen himself would likely give a proud nod to his onscreen successor, a gleefully unhinged Liam Neeson.
The casting of Neeson as Frank Drebin is a stroke of phonetic brilliance (Nielsen, Neeson — come on, it’s practically poetry). But it’s not just the name; Neeson leans into the role with a deadpan gusto that feels both fresh and reverent. He’s clearly having the time of his life, and it’s infectious.
The humor stays true to the original’s slapstick, wordplay-heavy style — think pratfalls, visual puns, and gloriously dumb one-liners — but it never feels like a dusty relic. That’s largely thanks to the involvement of The Lonely Island crew, whose comedic sensibilities vibe on the same gloriously silly wavelength as ZAZ did two decades earlier. The result? A film that feels like a natural extension of the original, not a forced nostalgia grab.
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The joke density is relentless, packing every scene with absurd gags that range from groan-worthy to laugh-out-loud brilliant. The remake doesn’t just coast on old-school charm; it sharpens the absurdity for a modern audience while keeping the spirit intact. And don’t you dare skip the credits — there are gags tucked into the job titles of the crew, plus a post-credits scene that’s worth the wait.
Available now for home viewing, this *Naked Gun* is a rare remake that honors its roots while carving out its own ridiculous legacy. Watch it, laugh, and thank Liam Neeson for reminding us he’s more than just a guy with a particular set of skills.
