L'agent fait la farce

Comedy movies seem to be nearing extinction. And this type of stoopid-funny humor has been nonexistent. Long gone are the days of the Austin Powers', Zoolander's, Kung Pow's, and Scary Movie's. Until now.

The Naked Gun is extremely stoopid in the best way possible. There are so many times I was shaking my head at the absurdity of what I was watching. It's cleverly random and strategically obnoxious.

I laughed out loud too many times to count. I would estimate an 85% hit rate for me. Combine that with the nonstop quick rate of comedic attempts, maybe 5-10 per minute. It was a good time.

It has an awesome musical score by beast composter Lorne Balfe, and some well-shot action scenes that feel cinematic. These things are completely unnecessary for this type of comedy movie. But it made the experience that much better.

If you're a fan of stoopid-funny, definitely check this out.

(1 viewing, opening Thursday 7/31/2025)

The Naked Gun (2025) is easily my third favorite Naked Gun movie. I've been a big fan of the first two films for a long time. I even own the Police Squad TV series, so I was a little worried when they announced they would be rebooting the franchise. Especially since comedy sequels are usually terrible. However, this movie nails the tone set by its predecessors. It doesn't rely on shock humor (although there is one scene I'd skip over next time). The jokes are clever, and this movie comes fully loaded with them. We all miss Leslie Nielsen, but Liam Neeson does a great job stepping into his shoes.

Very rarely do you see a remake/reboot succeed in film. They may make a lot of money but they almost always fail to capture the same energy and passion as the originals. Most reboots are made for the express purpose of making you the audience remember the fun times of the original and purely serve to be nostalgia bait. This movie is not that.

It's pretty damn impressive the way the creators of this movie managed to capture the energy and tone of the original naked gun films to a tee. Without nostalgia baiting (while there are some fun callbacks) this movie stands on its own. To be a funny spoof movie in the classic vain of the Zuckers, one thing is the most important: Clever writing. You can't do a spoof movie like this without having constant bits and clever puns. These guys delivered. They came ready with tons of clever gaffs, sight gags, and quick puns that keep the audience waiting for the next joke. Couldn't nail the energy of a Zucker comedy better.

Casting was perfect. Pamela Anderson was a standout for sure. Liam Neeson was also the perfect person to play Frank Drebin Jr.

Overall incredibly funny movie that simultaneously pays homage to the original while also providing its own worth in comedy. Stellar job from this whole team.

If you're a fan of the original Naked Gun movies you will thoroughly enjoy this.

This sequel and reboot is a very fun ride with a lot of jokes. Some are laugh out loud hilarious, while others are just okay, but when a joke doesn't hit, the pacing is so fast you forget about it right away. Liam Neeson is excellent and hilarious as Frank Jr. His deadpan delivery works perfectly. There are also some great cameos and nice tributes to the original film and its cast.

Even though it is a comedy, the movie is shot like a serious crime thriller. You can really see the talent of the cinematography and the entire film crew, who clearly put a lot of care into every detail. Their work makes the movie feel sharp and professional, giving the humor an even bigger impact.

Overall, this movie is a great time that is absolutely worth a theater visit. It is also a must-own for me when it releases. Proof that Hollywood can still make a good comedy. With this and Spaceballs 2 on the way, we are eating good, and the future looks bright.

While not 100% capturing the true spirit of the original films, this movie does a great job at getting really close to it. Liam Neeson has performed above expectations in my opinion, and the movie flows well from start to finish. If you were a fan of the original three movies, I would recommend you take a look at this one as well - I can assure you that you will have a good laugh in the cinema.