Laughter is Back in Action
Hold onto your badges—Frank Drebin is back. But this time, it’s Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., played with unexpected comedic flair by Liam Neeson, and audiences everywhere are here for it.
The newly released The Naked Gun reboot is already turning heads—and splitting sides—with a Certified Fresh rating of 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. And it’s not just the critics in stitches: moviegoers are all in on the fun, with a 75% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes’ Popcornmeter and an impressive A- grade on CinemaScore.
Critics Are in On the Joke
Fans of slapstick and satire are thrilled, and so are top entertainment outlets.
“The Naked Gun focuses on the laughs, which are all performed with a surprising and crucial amount of restraint,”
“Jokes never overstay their welcome, but they still hang around, allowing plenty of time for the laughter to keep going.”
— Screen Rant
“Schaffer sleekly and efficiently builds gut-busting laughs into every scene of this tight 85-minute runtime, ensuring satisfaction from top to bottom,” — The Playlist
Director Akiva Schaffer (of Popstar and Saturday Night Live fame) crafts a fast-paced, gag-filled joyride that’s both familiar and refreshingly modern. And with Seth MacFarlane (Family Guy, Ted) on board as producer, you can bet the humor is sharp, slick, and utterly absurd.
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Liam Neeson Unleashes a Whole New Set of Skills
Known for his gravitas in Schindler’s List and stone-cold coolness in Taken, Neeson proves that comedy isn’t off-limits.
“The main reason that The Naked Gun is consistently smile-inducing is because of how wonderfully Neeson’s deadpan gravitas works with the material – a performer who can be so deadly serious doing things that are so deadly stupid,” — RogerEbert.com
His portrayal of Lt. Frank Drebin Jr., son of the legendary Leslie Nielsen’s original character, is a masterclass in straight-faced hilarity.
A Star-Studded Cast That Nails the Timing
Rounding out the all-star cast are Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, and Danny Huston.
Anderson, in particular, is stealing scenes:
“buoyant screen presence keeps [the dialogue] fresh and funny” and that her delivery “displays impeccable comic timing, never leaning too hard into a line when her breathy throwaway delivery can land a bigger laugh.” — The Hollywood Reporter
The Funniest Movie You’ll See This Year?
“With rapid-fire gags and a game cast trying hard to play it all completely straight, this nakedly hilarious Naked Gun is a welcome return in a time where we can use a few good laughs,” — Deadline Hollywood
“Fall-out-of-your-seat-and-roll-on-the-floor hilarious. See it with the biggest audience you can find. It might just heal you. It might just heal the world.” — Vulture
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or just in need of a feel-good movie that delivers relentless laughs, The Naked Gun delivers the comedy goods—with zero hesitation and maximum absurdity.
Don’t Miss the Madness
The Naked Gun hits cinemas nationwide this August 13. Don’t miss the funniest film of the year.
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