In true Naked Gun fashion, the 2025 reboot throws logic out the window and launches itself head-first into absurdity. Following in the footsteps of Frank Drebin, this new instalment sees Neeson’s character fumbling his way through a high-stakes crime investigation… with more pratfalls than plot points. It’s not about the story — it’s about the spectacle of stupidity, and boy, do they go all in.
Let’s talk Liam Neeson — the man who once said, “I will find you,” now says “Oops!” with surprisingly perfect comedic timing. It’s oddly satisfying seeing him swap vengeance for vacuuming mishaps and fall through more walls than an action hero should. His deadpan delivery fits the spoof template like a glove — or like a pie in the face.
Pamela Anderson proves again that she was born to star in exaggerated, over-the-top worlds. She delivers every line with a wink and a strut — the spoof genre is clearly her comfort zone and it shows.
As for the cameos — brace yourself. From Busta Rhymes delivering a court testimony with full hype-man energy to Cody Rhodes, this film is basically an Easter egg hunt for chaos lovers.
This film doesn’t just lean into slapstick — it cannonballs into it. The direction and editing squeeze every second for visual gags, background bloopers, and blink-and-you-miss-it punchlines. The camera work echoes classic spoof cinema — zoom-ins where they don’t belong, over-the-top reaction shots, and slow-mo used so excessively it feels like a parody of itself.
Let’s be honest — you don’t watch The Naked Gun for a compelling arc. You watch it to see someone slip on a baguette.
The writing is pure spoof formula — and that’s not a bad thing. The jokes come fast, the dialogue is deliciously dumb, and the background gags demand a rewatch just to catch them all. It knows its audience, it knows its roots, and it proudly wears both on its sleeve.
However… even with all that, it does drag at points. The pacing sags under the weight of its own silliness. Some jokes overstay their welcome. Others feel like they were funny in 2006 but have lost their zing. But hey, even classic comedies had filler — and this one tries to fill it with fireworks, goats, and courtroom salsa dancing.
What’s exciting though? This film does restore a little faith that Hollywood hasn’t forgotten how to be stupid — on purpose. It’s a nod to the Wayans-era spoof days, and while not all jokes land, it opens the door for more comedies that don’t take themselves seriously.
Is the world ready for this type of comedy again? Time will tell. But one thing’s for sure — The Naked Gun (2025) came in swinging with rubber chickens and left us asking… why did Liam Neeson have jelly beans in his holster?
