The Naked Gunreboot is receiving rave reactions weeks before its release. After the late Leslie Nielsen starred as the bumbling police detective Frank Drebin in the originalNaked Guntrilogy from 1988 to 1994, Liam Neeson is taking over the lead role in the upcomingNaked Gunreboot, playing his son, Frank Drebin Jr.
The cast also includes Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser as Capt. Ed Hocken Jr., CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddy Yu, and Danny Huston. The reboot was directed by Akiva Schaffer, who co-wrote the script with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand.
Now, weeks before its release,The Naked Gunreboot is receiving rave reactions on social mediafrom those who have seen early screenings. Overall, the first reactions are praising the reboot as hilariously nostalgic, smartly silly, and laugh-out-loud funny, with Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson perfectly cast. Check out a few of the reactions below:
@ErikDaviswrites, “I can finally talk about how obsessed I am with #TheNakedGun reboot. Director Akiva Schaffer delivers a hilarious film stuffed with hundreds of gags that very much honors the original series. Haven’t laughed that much in a while - walked out feeling amazing. Highly recommend! Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are perfectly cast imo, and the jokes are endless, but there’s nothing offensive in it at all. Just 100% pure silly spoof humor. One could say they don’t make ‘em like this anymore.”
@joblocomwrites, “Our own @jimmytotheo saw #thenakedgun and had this to say: “My thoughts? Holy hell, The Naked Gun is the funniest flick I’ve seen for a while. Liam Neeson is so freaking perfect as Frank Drebin Jr. and the comedic chemistry he shares the Pamela Anderson is absolutely wonderful. Ms. Anderson is an exceptionally funny comic actress! One sequence in particular had me in tears, laughing so hard. You can see part of it in the trailer. But the compact 85 minute runtime makes this an enjoyable watch from start to finish. It’s consistently funny! If you wanna laugh - a whole lot - go see The Naked Gun, August 1st! I’m going again! Can’t get the goofy nature of it outta my head, weeks later!”
@katcystephanwrites, “The Naked Gun is so deliciously stupid, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Very true to the spirit of the Leslie Nielsen movies I grew up loving.”
@jeffreyvegawrites, “I saw The Naked Gun and I can now say they ARE making them like they used to! There are so many great jokes in this and you may tell the filmmakers had so much fun making an actual comedy movie.”
@JimmyHemphillwrites, “I bow to no man in my adoration of the original NAKED GUN, so I’m glad to report that the new one is fantastic. If there was any justice in the world, Liam Neeson would get an Oscar. Smart and hilarious from beginning to end.”
@MrTonyMauriziowrites, “Everyone who’s caught an early screening of Naked Gun that I know is raving: pure, fun old-school comedy gold. Leslie Nielsen’s irreplaceable, but Liam Neeson crushes it. Evokes the late ’80s/early ’90s vibe perfectly. Massive win it seems.”
@JBFlintsimply says, “New Naked Gun is fun.”
@jkimmurphyreacted with aNaked Gun-esque joke, writing “THE NAKED GUN does not suck. the new one. the old one too though.”
What The Naked Gun’s First Reactions Mean For The Movie
What Are They Saying?
The first reactions toThe Naked Gunreboot are overwhelmingly positive, celebrating its dedication to classic spoof comedy. Those who have seen it are highlighting the film’s nonstop gags, pure silliness, and lack of offensiveness. Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson are singled out as standout performers with surprisingly strong comedic chemistry.
Many reactions emphasize the film’s ability to sustain consistent laughter throughout itstight 85-minute runtime. Viewers describe laughing to tears, praising specific sequences as unforgettable. There’s a repeated sentiment thatthis kind of spoof comedy – zany, joke-a-minute, and playfully dumb – has been missing from modern cinema, making this reboot feel both retro and refreshing.
Praise also goes to director Akiva Schaffer for crafting something that honors the originalNaked Gunmovieswhile also standing on its own. Fans of Leslie Nielsen feel reassured that Liam Neeson does justice to his legacy. The reboot is widely hailed as smart, hilarious, and joyously “old-school,” prompting many to plan return viewings.
Our Take On The Naked Gun’s First Reactions
It Recaptures The Spirit Of The Original Trilogy
Based on these enthusiastic early reactions, it seemsThe Naked Gunreboot successfully recaptures the spirit of the original trilogycreated by the legendary comedy trioZucker, Abrahams, and Zucker. With Akiva Schaffer now steering the ship and a cast leaning hard into the comedy, this may be the rare reboot that truly revives a classic style.
The Naked Gunreboot looks like a loving, funny, and surprisingly sharp revival of the beloved spoof comedy.
That said, these are still just early reactions, and the true test will come when full reviews are published on July 30. For now, though, the signs are promising.The Naked Gunreboot looks like a loving, funny, and surprisingly sharp revival of the beloved spoof comedy.
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