The Naked Gun X Reviews: Liam Neeson And Pamela Anderson's Film Is A ‘Laugh Riot'
The Naked Gun hit the cinemas on Friday, August 1. A sequel to the 1994 film, Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult, the action comedy stars Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson. Directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, the film follows the story of Frank Drebin Jr., the son of the detective from the original film series. Since its premiere, social media has been abuzz with reactions from those who have already watched it in the cinemas.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), one moviegoer wrote, 'Just saw #NakedGun. I really enjoyed it, but I was disappointed that the movie didn't have bloopers. It seems like the perfect movie for it."
Just saw #NakedGun. I really enjoyed it, but I was disappointed the movie didn't have bloopers. It seems like the perfect movie for it.— The Afternoon Tune (@AfternoonTune) August 1, 2025
'The theatre was laughing so hard that you could barely hear some of the next lines. That's the highest compliment to give this film. A true laugh riot that is a reminder comedies should be a communal experience in a packed theatre. Bravo, The Naked Gun. Bravo! #thenakedgun #NakedGun," mentioned another user.
The theater was laughing so hard you could barely hear some of the next lines. That's the highest compliment to give this film. A true laugh riot that is a reminder comedies should be a communal experience in a packed theater. Bravo The Naked Gun. Bravo! #thenakedgun #NakedGun pic.twitter.com/iUZUwR8BNh — Gaius Bolling (@G_Reelz) August 1, 2025
A different person who watched the film shared that it was hands down one of the funniest movies they have watched in recent times, saying, '@NakedGunMovie was hilarious and so entertaining. One of the funniest movies I've seen in a while. Just as good as the original. Liam and Pamela were great together."
@NakedGunMovie was hilarious and so entertaining. One of the funniest movies I've seen in a while. Just as good as the original. Liam and Pamela were great together. #TheNakedGun #NakedGun
Someone else praised Liam Neeson's acting in the film, writing, '#NakedGun had a good number of crazy laughs that made it a fun watch! It reminded me that we need more of these purely asinine, silly slapstick comedies, especially these days. Liam Neeson has perfectly taken the baton from Leslie Nielsen. He has a new franchise. Grade B+."
#NakedGun had a good number of crazy laughs that made it a fun watch! It reminded me that we need more of these purely asinine, silly slapstick comedies, especially these days. Liam Neeson has perfectly taken the baton from Leslie Nielsen. He has a new franchise. Grade B+ pic.twitter.com/o1gw20f32g
— Simone Cromer
'I recommend EVERYONE go see #TheNakedGun #NakedGun. This movie genuinely has restored my faith in comedy movies no one in my shows could stop laughing, pure GOLD. Liam Neeson & Pamela Anderson are incredibly goofy & funny," commented another moviegoer.
i recommend EVERYONE go see #TheNakedGun #NakedGun
What Is The Naked Gun's Plot?
Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr. and takes on bizarre new cases. He is tasked to investigate the death of a tech engineer, who turns out to be the brother of Pamela Anderson's character, Beth Davenport. The case leads them to a tech mogul and a strange device. What follows is a story filled with action and comedy. Besides the lead duo, The Naked Gun also stars Paul Walter Hauser, CCH Pounder, Kevin Durand, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu, and Danny Huston.
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