The new The Naked Gun is ridiculous, relentless, and unapologetically funny.
It’s packed to brim with jokes and sight gags that can make viewers burst with uncontrollable laughter.
The movie features Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr., the son the legendary Frank Drebin from the 1990s Naked Gun trilogy.
THE NAKED GUN: STORYLINE
After a mysterious man dies in an accident, Frank Jr. discovers a world-ending scheme involving a mind-altering technology created by a gang of billionaires.
Can he stop them from ending the world?
Sure, the story is derivative and doesn’t entirely hold together—but that hardly matters, since it mainly serves as set dressing for the film to deliver as many jokes as possible.
What makes this movie so special is its commitment to the bit.
Every single moment is either used to deliver a joke or set one up.
Many of the scenes contain hidden sight gags, which makes the film perfect for repeat viewings.
Even the closing credits are loaded with hidden comedy that can make audiences stay until the very end.
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THE NAKED GUN: MAIN CAST
The casting is a stroke of genius.
Liam commits to the role of a bumbling fool, yet his natural gravitas and screen presence are so strong that the character never feels like a complete joke.
He still carries the weight of a hardened action star, which is a testament to his talent.
And then there's Pamela Anderson as his love interest, Beth.
She's an absolute bombshell, and keeps up with her own set of funny bits.
Pamela’s on-screen chemistry with Liam is also nothing short of electric.
It is no surprise that their on-screen romance blossomed into a real-life relationship.
One potential drawback of the film is that many of the jokes are tailored specifically for Western audiences, which means they may go over the heads of Filipino viewers unfamiliar with American pop culture.
But that's a minor quibble in what is otherwise a flawless comedy.
Overall, The Naked Gun is a loving tribute that somehow manages to be just as gloriously silly and side-splittingly funny as its predecessors.
While the plot is derivative and admittedly familiar, that’s perfectly fine—because the narrative is clearly secondary to the film’s main goal: making people laugh.
Even the most stone-faced moviegoer might find themselves cracking up at its relentless barrage of jokes.
The movie is a sure crowd-pleaser, one you go to if you just want to turn your brain off and laugh your heart out.
The Naked Gun is now showing in Philippine cinemas.