Why watch?

Liam Neeson as a serious cop in an absurd crime comedy is just fun to watch — the guy plays it straight while everything around him falls apart in the best way. Pamela Anderson's back on screen and has real chemistry with Neeson in every scene. It's only 85 minutes so there's zero downtime — quick jokes, police standoffs that are both ridiculous and ridiculous at the same time. This is a remake of the 1988 original, but director Akiva Schaffer doesn't fear it — he just makes the lightest, fastest, most unpretentious version possible.

Who is it for?

Perfect for a Friday night when you want light comedy you don't have to think about — it's only 85 minutes and moves fast enough that you won't get bored. If you liked the original Beverly Hills Cop with Eddie Murphy or Hot Shots, you'll recognize the same absurdist humor here. Safe to watch with family, almost no violence or language, though younger kids might miss some of the jokes.

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If you enjoyed watching Liam Neeson fumble his way through ridiculous detective scenarios and the whole film just refusing to take itself seriously, check out Brain Donors or Three Amigos — they've got that same DNA of comedy that deliberately sabotages action and crime movie tropes. When a cast leans into absurdity like Pamela Anderson does here, you're looking for stuff like Tucker and Dale vs. Evil or Tropic Thunder, where the joke is that everyone's playing it completely straight while everything falls apart around them.

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The Naked Gun

2025 · 1h 25min6.412
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Only one man has the particular set of skills... to lead Police Squad and save the world: Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. Following in his father's footsteps, he must solve a murder case to prevent Police Squad from closure.

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Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr., a cop who inherits his father's job leading a special police unit, except Neeson spends the whole movie doing pratfalls and deadpan one-liners instead of the intense action hero routine you'd expect. Director Akiva Schaffer revives the Naked Gun franchise by turning it into pure ridiculous comedy — think absurd setups, physical gags that come out of nowhere, and a cast that commits to the bit without winking. Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser are along for the ride in this 85-minute sprint through dumb jokes and over-the-top sequences. This is for you if you loved the original Naked Gun movies or if you're into comedies like Hot Shots that just throw everything at the wall.

Why watch?

Liam Neeson as a serious cop in an absurd crime comedy is just fun to watch — the guy plays it straight while everything around him falls apart in the best way. Pamela Anderson's b…

Who is it for?

Perfect for a Friday night when you want light comedy you don't have to think about — it's only 85 minutes and moves fast enough that you won't get bored. If you liked the original…

Similar titles

If you enjoyed watching Liam Neeson fumble his way through ridiculous detective scenarios and the whole film just refusing to take itself seriously, check out Brain Donors or Three…

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