The Naked Gun (2025) - Review
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© 2025 Paramount Pictures
Directed by: Akiva Schaffer
Written by: Akiva Schaffer, Dan Gregor, Doug Mand
Starring: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston
Runtime: 85 min
Synopsis: Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world!
© 2025 Paramount Pictures
Editor's Note: Original review was written for Movies We Texted About. Full article can be found below.
REVIEW SUMMARY
The Naked Gun is a triumphant return to a kind of comedy that's on the verge of extinction. It's a love letter to a subgenre often dismissed, yet one that, when done right, can provoke genuine, infectious laughter like few others. Liam Neeson leads a cast fully committed to the silliness, with a script that honors the legacy of one of the most beloved comedy franchises of the 20th century. For longtime fans, I imagine it's a nostalgic and comforting trip down memory lane. For newcomers like me, it's the perfect gateway into the world of Frank Drebin (Jr.). A simple, light, and above all, tremendously funny film - exactly what cinema should also be.
