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Entertainment Weekly on MSN · 1h

Liam Neeson's “Naked Gun” end credits song was a last-minute 'surprise addition'

Director Akiva Schaffer co-wrote the song, "My Sweet Beth," which Neeson sings as a tribute to Pamela Anderson's character.

The Wall Street Journal · 1d

‘The Naked Gun’ Review: Liam Neeson Is Leslie Nielsen’s Heir

The action star plays deadpan detective Frank Drebin Jr. in director Akiva Schaffer’s welcome sequel to the police-parody film franchise that began in 1988.

UPI News on MSN · 1d

Watch: Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson embraced 'Naked Gun' comedy

Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson discussed their comedic turn as actors in "The Naked Gun" on "Late Night" and "The Late Show," respectively, on Wednesday.

Every Reference The Naked Gun Reboot Makes to Original

I hate reboots but damnit 'The Naked Gun' rules

Like everyone else my age, I am irrationally protective of the pop culture touchstones I grew up with. Just last week, I saw a trailer for a “Running Man” remake — starring

TIME on MSN · 10h

Every Reference 'The Naked Gun' Reboot Makes to the Original

Lt Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) is the son of…you guessed it, Frank Drebin, played by Leslie Nielsen in the original Naked Gun films. But that’s not all. As revealed in a hysterical gag, the entire police force, including Paul Walter Hauser’s Capt Ed Hocken Jr, is the son or daughter of someone from the original cast.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Review: 'The Naked Gun' reboot has some laughs but it's not what it could have been

The reboot of “The Naked Gun” tosses off a few sharp and/or stupidly effective gags of the hit-and-run variety, nice and quick. Sample exchange: “I guess you can’t fight City Hall.” “No. It’s a building.

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Can ‘The Naked Gun’ Save the Endangered Big-Screen Comedy?

Last year, Hollywood didn’t release a single live-action comedy in theaters. Is the problem with audiences, new technology or the studios themselves?

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“The Naked Gun”, “Twisted Metal” season 2, and Cynthia Erivo as Jesus top this week's Must List

Netflix's "My Oxford Year" adaptation and Katie Kitamura's novel "Audition" round out our picks for the weekend of Aug. 1.

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What parents need to know about ‘The Bad Guys 2,’ ‘The Naked Gun’ and more

Hilarious spoof has slapstick violence and racy innuendo.

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Liam Neeson takes aim at his rote thriller roles in the giddy, riotous “The Naked Gun”

The Lonely Island's Akiva Schaffer pairs Pamela Anderson with the star of “Schindler’s List” for a comedy that takes ...

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‘The Naked Gun’ is the funniest movie of 2025

Thanks to a committed performance from Liam Neeson and a joke-heavy script, this spoof is the funniest movie of 2025.

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On This Week’s Screen Talk: Mubi’s Path Forward, ‘The Naked Gun,’ and Paramount’s Next Moves

On this week's "Screen Talk," Anne Thompson and Ryan Lattanzio also dish on how studios are marketing their genre movies, ...

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‘The Naked Gun’ Review: Liam Neeson Skewers Himself in an Engaging Goofball Grab Bag of a Reboot That Rarely Shocks You Into Laughter

It's got vintage terrible puns, nicely detonated clichés, and a handful of inspired gags. But it lacks the quality of ...

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Movie review: 'Naked Gun' lives up to legendary comedy heritage

"The Naked Gun," in theaters Friday, lives up to the Zucker/Abrahams/Zucker comedy style with expert precision and insightful ...

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