Name: The Naked Gun
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 2025-08-01
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Liam Neeson, Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, Danny Huston, Pamela Anderson

Only one man has the particular set of skills to lead Police Squad and save the world.

The Naked Gun

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Before ‘Taken’ there was ‘Schindler's List’ but Liam Neeson is widely known for his action movies. At 73, it looks like the man had had enough of 'I will find you, and I will kill you'. He now wants to amuse you and himself. The Naked Gun, a spoof comedy reboot to Leslie Nielsen’s Naked Gun movies of the late 80s and 1990s, gives him the perfect opportunity.
Director Akiva Schaffer brings the movies to a new audience, while retaining its mad essence and dumb theatrics. Here, the story is not absurd, absurdity is the story. Delectably dumb and delirious, you break into fits of laughter until your sides ache as Drebin tracks down a tech terrorist, who wishes to calm people up (lose their minds).
While meaning is not what you seek here, the film unintentionally works as a hilarious social commentary. It reminds us of the pointless heated debates we engage in on social media and how we all need a plot device that can calm us down.
Pamela Anderson, hypersexualized and objectified throughout her career, finally lands a role that doesn’t strip her of grace. Feminine and exuding an old-world Hollywood charm, she plays a woman in love beautifully. Her sweet and tender chemistry with Neeson elevates the film, even when the plot decides to take a vacation.
While the film is predominantly a madcap comedy, action lovers won’t be too disappointed with Neeson at the helm of the Police Squad. There’s enough and more action to keep you hooked. If your favourite genre is people not taking themselves too seriously, you’ll love this one

In this zany reboot of the iconic 'Naked Gun' franchise, Liam Neeson takes a surprisingly successful comedic turn as Detective Frank Drebin Jr., the bumbling but well-meaning son of the legendary Frank Drebin (immortalized by Leslie Nielsen). Tasked with saving the ever-dysfunctional Police Squad from being shut down, Drebin must solve a murder and stop a villain who plans to turn the world into “salvagers” using a doomsday disc ominously (and hilariously) named... Plot Device. Yes, really.
Liam Neeson has threatened criminals, trained 'Batman', and chased wolves in the snow. But nothing quite prepares you for watching him almost poop his pants after eating too many hotdogs. In 'The Naked Gun', Neeson throws himself into full-blown comedic chaos with sincerity.
The villain of the story, played with over-the-top flair by Danny Huston, is on a mission to “make humanity resourceful again” by turning them all into junkyard scavengers using a disc named Plot Device. It's that level of meta-stupid that somehow makes the film feel both brainless and strangely smart. It’s a script that pokes fun at itself while tripwiring through sight gags, puns, and visual punchlines that come faster than a rogue pigeon through a windshield.

Directed by Akiva Schaffer, who co-wrote the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, the film, however, isn’t close to the satirical comedy one saw in previous films in the legacy franchise. Remember how the previous films performed unhinged gags on politics (1994 release), well, the new 'Naked Gun' franchise picks up the baton with a new generation of clueless crime-fighters, but it isn’t as sharp.

Pamela Anderson makes a splashy return, leaning into the madness and sharing unexpectedly charming chemistry with Neeson. Their scenes together are sprinkled with both classic rom-com tension and, at one point, exploding fondue. Don’t ask. Although Pamela isn’t given enough to show her acting chops in isolation.

You don’t walk into this movie expecting emotional arcs or cinematic subtlety, you go in for a laugh. And laugh you will. Whether it's the demonic snowman or the owl helping Liam in a crucial climatic scene, the film knows how to keep the absurdity dialled just high enough to stay enjoyable.

'The Naked Gun (2025)' is a masterclass in committed chaos. It’s silly, it’s self-aware, and it leans so far into its own absurdity that it sticks the landing. 'The Naked Gun' is now in theatres.

The Naked Gun franchise has consistently entertained audiences with its spoof comedies, featuring bang-on one-liners and hilarious situations. The latest one featuring Liam Neeson & Pamela  Anderson, which serves as a legacy sequel to Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult (1994), is hands down an insane roller-coaster entertainer.

Talking about the plot, it starts with a bank robbery where the robbers are making sure to have a grip on the clients with Sig Gustafson (Kevin Durand) robbing a P.L.O.T. (Primordial Law of Toughness) device from the locker and handing it over to Richard Cane (Danny Huston), CEO of Edentech.
This time, Police Squad, which is known for fighting against criminals, has the lead Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen), who is none other than Liam Neeson. He makes an entertaining entry with performs some interesting fight sequences along with witty one-liners.
Now, while investigating this case, he found out that the accident is linked to the bank robbery and Richard Kane. What is that connection, and what’s the purpose of the P.L.O.T. device?

Well, honestly, I don’t know when was the last time I enjoyed a movie in the cinema hall that much. There is not a single dull moment in The Naked Gun as it consistently makes you laugh and entertain with its situational scenarios, interesting and fun action sequences and insane comic punches.
Director Akiva Schaffer, who co-wrote the film with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, makes sure to give us the best comic-entertainer of the year, which has the same spirit as the original film.

Talking about the performances, Liam Neeson, who seems to enjoy this carefree comedy stuff, nails the character of Frank effortlessly. On the other hand, Pamela Anderson has her moments to shine as she plays this meaty character with ease. Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, and Danny Huston are simply entertaining in their roles.

With a crisp runtime of 85 minutes and running gags, which hit the right spots, The Naked Gun gets the title of 2025’s best entertainer.

The Naked Gun | Official Trailer (2025 Movie) - Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson

The Naked Gun | Official Teaser Trailer (2025 Movie) - Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson

Liam Neeson is an Irish actor known for his accurate portrayal of intense characters. His films like Schindler’s List and Taken have won critical acclaim and nominations for awards like BAFTA, the Oscar and the Golden Globe. Neeson made his professional acting debut with a play called "The Risen People" during his time at the Belfast Lyric Players' Theater. Before entering mainstream cinema, Neeson moved to Dublin's Abbey Theater where he performed the classics. He has also appeared in several British TV series and was awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire in the 1999 Queen's New Year's Honours List for his services to drama.

Liam Neeson

Paul Walter Hauser

Kevin Serge Durand is a Canadian actor. He is best known for portraying Vasiliy Fet in The Strain, Joshua in Dark Angel, Martin Keamy in Lost, Fred J. Dukes / The Blob in X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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