The Naked Gun (2025) Review –Liam Neeson Deadpans His Way to Comedy Glory

A Legacy Sequel That Actually Hits the Target

Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane’s Fuzzy Door, The Naked Gun (2025) revives the beloved spoof franchise with surprising energy, sharp comedic timing, and an affection for the original’s absurdist DNA.

Cast & Performances

Liam Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr., brilliantly weaponizing his action-star persona with a stone-faced delivery that makes the chaos around him even funnier.

Pamela Anderson shines as Beth Davenport, a femme-fatale crime writer whose charm and sharp wit elevate every scene she’s in.

Paul Walter Hauser and Danny Huston add their own brand of comic flair, while Kevin Durand and CCH Pounder make strong impressions in supporting roles.

Comedy & Style

At just under 85 minutes, this reboot wastes no time. The gags come fast—sight jokes, wordplay, slapstick, and clever parodies—from a Mission: Impossible-style cold open to a completely unhinged “snowman montage” and even a jazz scatting sequence that spirals out of control.

While it doesn’t fully recapture the chaotic magic of the original trilogy, it comes far closer than most modern reboots dare to, delivering genuine laugh-out-loud moments throughout.

Verdict: A Welcome Revival

Strengths: Neeson’s commitment, Anderson’s charisma, and a steady barrage of visual and verbal jokes.

Weaknesses: Some gags lean heavily on nostalgia and safe familiarity.

Bottom Line: It’s not a reinvention—it’s a love letter to absurdist comedy, and one of the few theatrical comedies in 2025 that feels made for an audience craving pure fun.

Final Score: 9 out of 10

The Naked Gun (2025) proves you can dust off a decades-old comedy brand and make it work again—if you respect the formula, keep the pace relentless, and cast the right leads.