The Naked Gun (2025) Review – A Hilarious Return to Absurdity

I’ll be honest, I was worried they’d try to “update” the comedy for modern audiences, which usually means sucking all the charm out of it.

But nope, The Naked Gun (2025) stays gloriously true to the comedic DNA that made the original Police Squad! series and films legendary.

It’s absurd, it’s ridiculous, and it works.

Liam Neeson steps into the lead role with surprising ease. He doesn’t try to be Leslie Nielsen… and thank God for that.

Instead, as the son of Nielsen’s original character, he delivers something different dry, straight faced chaos that’s funny in its own way. He’s not an imitation… he’s a natural evolution.

The comedy hits from start to finish. Whether it’s the ridiculous coffee cup gag or the shamelessly over the top sexual innuendos, the humor lands in ways that feel both nostalgic and fresh.

The supporting cast? Absolutely nails it. Every character adds to the fun rather than fading into the background.

The plot is exactly what it needs to be… a sturdy framework for chaos. It’s engaging enough without ever getting in the way of the laughs. And the pacing? Near perfect.

The film moves like a classic ‘90s comedy, never dragging, never rushing.

Director Akiva Schaffer channels the energy of that golden era of slapstick and absurdity, making the whole thing feel like a time machine back to when comedies weren’t afraid to be, well, comedic.

A couple of fun cameos along the way seal the deal.

All in all, The Naked Gun (2025) doesn’t just work… it soars. It’s one of the rare comedy reboots that actually deserves to exist. 9 out of 10!