From Skeptic to Sold: How I Laughed at the 'Naked Gun' Reboot Before Watching It (Spoilers)

When The Naked Gun reboot was announced, I didn’t exactly jump for joy. Liam Neeson as Frank Drebin Jr.? Even David Zucker, the original creator, wasn’t involved — and made it clear he wasn’t thrilled. So yeah, I had my doubts.

But then I saw the reactions on Reddit.

One line from the movie already feels iconic:

"May I speak freely?"
"I prefer English."

Fans say it nails Zucker-style humour in a modern way.

"A butt so good it makes the toilet look forward to the brown…"
"They really did the Zuckers proud with this one."
"The oven-cleaning thermal dog gag? My whole theatre lost it."

Some highlights? A deadpan phone call where Frank calls Sex and the City’s Samantha a wh*re (dark, but classic Drebin energy), and a surprise Dave Bautista cameo that nobody saw coming.

From Doubt to Deadpan Gold

Yes, it had baggage: reboot fatigue, original creators unimpressed, and a dramatic actor leading a comedy classic. The original Naked Gun (1988), directed by David Zucker and starring Leslie Nielsen as the deadpan Frank Drebin, was a massive hit and a cult favourite.

But Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson get it. They play it straight, and that’s the secret. Just like Nielsen, they let the absurdity do the heavy lifting.

Rotten Tomatoes agrees: it’s Certified Fresh, with critics and fans backing the laughs.

So Am I Watching It?

You bet I am. I haven’t even seen it yet, but I feel like I’ve laughed already. This might not just be "good for a reboot." It might actually be… funny. Stupidly, smartly, brilliantly funny.

And honestly? That’s all I need from a comedy right now.