Does The Naked Gun live up to the original movie? Here’s the first reactions

Initial responses for “The Naked Gun” are in, and it’s being praised for its similarities to its earlier versions.

In this new installment of the legendary series, we find ourselves following Frank Drebin Jr., portrayed by Liam Neeson, as he steps into his father’s shoes, taking charge of Police Squad. His mission: safeguard the city and, if necessary, save the world.

The new movie, which is a revival of the series, has been released 31 years following the last episode, The Naked Gun 33 1/3, and fans of this genre are excited to watch how Liam Neeson performs as the character who is supposedly the son of Leslie Nielsen’s deadpan detective.

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The initial feedback appears to be favorable, with a Variety reporter stating via X: “The Naked Gun is delightfully silly, and I mean this as the greatest compliment. It closely adheres to the essence of the Leslie Nielsen films I fondly remember from my childhood. #NakedGun

I watched ‘The Naked Gun’ and it feels just like the old ones! This is packed with hilarious jokes, and it’s clear that the filmmakers enjoyed creating a genuine comedy film. #NakedGun

Another viewer expressed similar sentiments, stating: “Wow, The Naked Gun is one of the funniest movies I’ve watched recently. Liam Neeson is brilliantly cast as Frank Drebin Jr and his comedic interaction with Pamela Anderson is simply delightful.

This movie is delightful from beginning to end due to its concise 85-minute length. Not only is it consistently humorous, but the whimsical feel of the film has stayed with them since watching it.

Another viewer lauded Neeson’s performance as being worthy of an Oscar, stating: “I have no peer in my admiration for the original ‘Naked Gun’, so it gives me great pleasure to say that the latest installment is superb… It’s both intelligent and laugh-out-loud funny from start to finish.

As a gamer, I’m pumped to share that along with Neeson and Anderson, the star-studded lineup for this movie also features Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston. It’s directed by Akiva Schaffer, who’s joined by Lonely Island member in co-writing the screenplay, with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand contributing as well.

The Naked Gun is in cinemas on 1 August.

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2025-07-15 23:19