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The Naked Gun Movie Review

admin — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 16:21:52 +0000

We live in such conservative times that bringing back a period piece from almost forty years ago is fraught with potential problems. A lot of the humour from that time is almost taboo now, and audiences are more divided than ever. But with a surprisingly high strike rate for its jokes, this new version of The Naked Gun proves that nostalgia done right can still be highly entertaining.

The new Frank Drebin (this time the son), played by Liam Neeson, gets almost all the nuances correct, even the deadpan look when a joke bombs (intentionally or not). The Priscilla Presley character is played by Pamela Anderson this time, and she gets the mix of naivety and gumption right as well. Paul Walter Hauser also successfully stars as the old Police Chief’s son

All that is needed now is a silly plot to contain all the shenanigans, and this one is cobbled together from a few existing films. Mix together more than a bit of Kingsman: The Secret Service with the existing tropes from the previous films in the franchise, and you have a suitable structure for mirth and merriment. That it delivers the laughs so well is a testament to the love for what has come before.

There is still something so intoxicating about sitting in a darkened room filled with complete strangers and laughing your arse off. It really is the glue that holds together a society such as ours. Not every joke lands, but the ones that do bring about public unity and an inclusiveness that helps to illustrate how much humour is needed in these times.
Rob Hudson
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Watch The Naked Gun Chemistry Montage – coming to cinemas August 21!

admin — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:55:01 +0000

For Pam and Liam, it just feels natural. For the rest of us, it’s a chemical explosion.

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt.

Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy).

Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.
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THE NAKED GUN Comedy Night Preview Screening is coming to Dendy Portside!

admin — Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:12:59 +0000

LOOK OUT CRIME HE’S FULLY ARMED!

Be the first to experience the hilarious new legacy sequel at our special Comedy Night Preview screening of THE NAKED GUN on Saturday, 9 August at Dendy Cinemas Portside.

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world! Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in this outrageous new chapter, directed by Akiva Schaffer with funny man Seth MacFarlane as producer and co-starring Pamela Anderson and Paul Walter Hauser.

Full Season opens at Dendy Portside 21 August with Preview Screenings 15 – 17 August.

The Naked Gun – Comedy Night Screening
Saturday, 8 August | 6:30pm
Dendy Cinemas Portside
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Check out the new trailer for The Naked Gun!

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:12:28 +0000

Only one man has the particular set of skills… to lead Police Squad and save the world!

Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) follows in his father’s footsteps in THE NAKED GUN, directed by Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live, Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping) and from producer Seth MacFarlane (Ted, Family Guy).

Joining the case are cast Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, with Danny Huston.

The Naked Gun is coming to cinemas this August!
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