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New York Post
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘The Naked Gun' review: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson comedy is the biggest surprise of the year
movie review THE NAKED GUN Running time: 85 minutes. Rated PG-13 (crude/sexual material, violence/bloody images and brief partial nudity). In theaters. Nobody in their right mind would reboot 'The Naked Gun.' Crime procedural spoofs were played out long ago. Leslie Nielsen, the original's iconic and seemingly irreplaceable star, died in 2010. And lest we forget that his right-hand man for the 'Police Squad' trilogy was a pre-murder-trial O.J. Simpson. That's why the new 'Naked Gun,' starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, is the biggest surprise of the year. Someway, somehow, it's the funniest movie to hit theaters in a long time. We're talking gasping-for-air, 'get my inhaler!' hilarious. In the spirit of the 1988 classic, director Akiva Schaffer's movie carpet bombs us with non-stop jokes — from stupid to clever to utterly deranged. They never, ever let up. 4 Liam Neeson stars in 'The Naked Gun.' AP And its unlikely success begins with the inspired casting of Neeson — a 73-year-old leading man known for revenge thrillers and barely cracking a grin on red carpets — as Lt. Frank Drebin, Jr. There's a precedent for giving the 'Schindler's List' Oscar nominee the career-pivot gig. When his predecessor Nielsen first appeared in the 'Naked Gun' filmmakers' 'Airplane' in 1980, launching him as the Spoofmaster General, he was considered a serious actor too. But he was Santa Claus next to bloodthirsty Neeson. In the past five years, the Irish actor has made seven movies whose posters show him holding a gun. 4 Pamela Anderson and Neeson have terrific chemistry. AP From the very first scene in the new 'The Naked Gun,' the 'Taken' star takes that cold and intimidating image and blows it to smithereens. Lampooning 'Mission: Impossible,' he enters a bank that's being robbed dressed as a skipping schoolgirl, rips off his mask, miraculously becomes three feet taller and subdues the thugs in an undersized skirt. He bites off the barrel of a gun and chews it. And that's one of the film's more restrained bits. Get ready for the outrageous, steamy magical snowman montage with Neeson and Anderson that's set to 'Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now' by Starship. The gags are the star — not the story — and the movie is better for it. By the end, I could barely recall most of what actually happened. But, through the tears of laughter, I gathered that Drebin, the hardened son of Nielsen's LA cop, needs to prevent an evil billionaire named Richard Cane (Danny Huston) from unleashing technology on the world that will turn humanity into primal killers. That machine hysterically is called the P.L.O.T. Device. 4 Anderson has had a career renaissance the last several years. AP With Police Squad at risk of closure, Drebin teams up with Anderson's sultry Beth Davenport, who has her own score to settle. The movie's only 85 minutes. Have you ever read a more beautiful sentence? With such a tight runtime, 'The Naked Gun' never relaxes, and pushes the actors to their energetic limits. Not only does Anderson, whose acting renaissance has been an unexpected joy, play up her old 'Baywatch' persona to embody a noir femme fatale. She goes fully bananas. When the pair is trying to steal the P.L.O.T Device from Cane, Beth distracts the baddie in a jazz club by taking the stage and scatting. It's ridiculous. An out-of-body experience. She and Neeson have great chemistry, too, which after recent news reports that they're an item comes as less of a shock. Most vital, both play their parts without winks or self-awareness. It's hard to imagine, but growling Neeson is even more committed to the bit than Nielsen was. 4 The fast-paced movie pushes the actors to their limits. AP Any lingering doubts should be assuaged by the resumes of the 'Naked Gun' team, which are perfectly suited to this style of humor — an assault of absurdity. Schaffer is a member of 'The Lonely Island' ('I'm On A Boat') and 'Family Guy' creator Seth MacFarlane is a producer. You can see their hands in every ridiculous, meticulous joke — even after their movie is over. I normally find post-credit sequences to be a tedious roadblock between me and the bathroom. But here they've crafted one of the best of all time. Nobody in their right mind would reboot 'The Naked Gun.' So, thank God these filmmakers clearly are not in their right mind.
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson pose with sons at ‘Naked Gun' premiere after sparking dating rumors
It's a family affair! Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson brought their respective children together on the red carpet for the New York City premiere of 'Naked Gun.' The former 'Baywatch' star, 58, shares Dylan Jagger Lee, 27, and Brandon Thomas Lee, 29, with ex-husband Tommy Lee, while the 'Taken' actor, 73, is dad to Micheál Richardson, 30, and Daniel Neeson, 28, with his late wife, Natasha Richardson. For the family affair, Liam rocked a gray suit while Anderson stunned in a blue gown with sheer black gloves. She also went makeup-free, which she has been publicly doing since 2023. Dylan looked dapper in a brown suit, while Brandon sported navy blue pants and a tie over his white shirt. Michaeál and Daniel both opted for less formal looks, with the latter wearing a black collared shirt and slacks and his older brother rocking a beige T-shirt and black pants. Notably, Liam kept his arm around Anderson's waist while posing with their sons. The family outing comes a week after Anderson and Liam sparked dating rumors with a little PDA on the red carpet of the film's London premiere. While posing for photos, Anderson kissed the 'Schindler's List' actor on the cheek. The 'Naked Gun' co-stars appeared to be close, as Liam then wrapped his arm around the 'Last Showgirl' actress's back as she leaned in close. Last October, Liam gushed about working with Anderson in the Akiva Schaffer-directed comedy. 'With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her. She's just terrific to work with. I can't compliment her enough, I'll be honest with you,' he told People. 'She just comes in to do the work. She's funny and so easy to work with,' he continued, noting she doesn't have a 'huge ego.' In response to his kind words, Anderson called Neeson 'the perfect gentleman.' 'He brings out the best in you … with respect, kindness and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him,' she told the outlet. The former Playmate of the Month then shared the kind gestures she would do for Liam, including baking him bread and cookies. Anderson also revealed how the Oscar nominee took care of her. '[He] sincerely looked after me — wrapped his coat around me when I was cold,' she shared. Last year, Liam revealed that he was done dating after losing his wife, Richardson, who died in 2009 from an epidural hematoma after accidentally hitting her head while skiing. Meanwhile, in 2022, Anderson filed for divorce for a fifth time from her then-husband, Dan Hayhurst. 'The Naked Gun' arrives in theaters Aug. 1. Solve the daily Crossword
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Liam Neeson's Net Worth: A look at ‘The Naked Gun' star's fortune and rumoured romance with Pamela Anderson
Liam Neeson , best known for his roles in action blockbusters like the 'Taken' trilogy and dramas such as 'Schindler's List', has found himself back in the spotlight, not just for his upcoming film 'The Naked Gun', but also due to swirling rumours of a romance with Pamela Anderson. The 73-year-old actor appeared alongside the 'Baywatch' icon at the New York premiere of their new comedy on Monday, 28 July. What really got fans talking, however, was their affectionate red carpet appearance with their two sons, creating buzz around their personal lives as much as their professional comeback. Liam's fortune worth $120 Million Liam Neeson has been in the film industry for over 40 years and built a very successful career. According to a Celebrity Net Worth report from 13 March 2025, the actor has an estimated wealth of $120 million. He is not a billionaire, but his earnings over the years clearly show that he's one of the richest actors in Hollywood. A big part of his income came from the popular action series 'Taken'. He made $5 million for the first film, followed by $15 million for 2012's 'Taken 2', and then $20 million for 2014's 'Taken 3'. That same year, he also earned $20 million from another film titled 'Non-Stop'. Dating rumours after film shoot Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson first met while working together on 'The Naked Gun'. Since then, the two have been seen together often, leading to rumours about a possible romance. According to a PEOPLE report, 'It's a budding romance in the early stages. It's sincere, and it's clear they're smitten with each other.' Though neither of them has confirmed anything directly, fans are excited to see what's really going on between them. Caught kissing on live TV? The romance rumours grew stronger after the two stars appeared on The Today Show on 29 July. During the show, they were seen joking around and pretending to get caught kissing, which made for a funny and charming TV moment. Just a week earlier, on 22 July, Pamela Anderson had planted a kiss on Liam's cheek at the London red carpet premiere, adding even more fuel to the fire. Liam opens up on their bond When asked about their relationship on The Today Show, host Craig Melvin didn't hold back. He asked, 'What's the deal here? You're both single right now. There's clearly chemistry on display throughout this film. Are you two an item?' Pamela Anderson responded, 'I don't understand the question.' Liam Neeson then added, 'I had never met Pamela before. We met on set. And we discovered we had a lovely, budding chemistry as two actors. It's like, 'Oh, this is nice. Let's not mold this. Let's just let it breathe,' and that's what we did.' Their answers didn't confirm anything, but fans loved how sweet and natural their bond seemed. Film set to release soon Their upcoming film 'The Naked Gun' is set to hit cinemas on Friday, 1 August. With the spotlight on both their performances and their off-screen chemistry, the film is already gaining buzz.
Irish Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Liam Neeson brands Pamela Anderson his 'new pal' as pair fuel romance rumours
Actor Liam Neeson has appeared to dispel romance rumours with Baywatch beauty Pamela Anderson – as he describes her as his 'new pal'. The pair have sparked romance rumours in recent weeks while busy promoting their new movie, The Naked Gun, with Anderson branding him a 'sweetheart and a gentleman', while cosying up to the Northern Irishman on the red carpet in New York on Monday night. But it appears Neeson is subtly trying to dispel romance rumours between the pair, branding the actress as his 'new pal'. He said: "Beth is the femme fatale - very beautiful, sexy and funny. And Pamela is all that and more. 'Any scene I got to do with her was terrific, and I always looked forward to. She was terrific to work with - no big ego, no airs. And she became a new pal.' Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson attend The Naked Gun New York Premiere Anderson dubs her co-star "acting royalty", adding: "I was actually afraid to meet him. I was literally shaking, the first day I came to rehearse our first scene. "But once we got going, he's such a gentleman and such a sweetheart - and so giving and generous, complimentary and supportive, you can't help but fall in love with Liam." Neeson and Anderson are continuing their promo tour with Seth MacFarlane for the upcoming fourth film in The Naked Gun franchise. In the latest film, accompanied by partner Ed Hocken Jr (Paul Walter Hauser), Frank Drebin (Neeson) leaves chaos in his wake to the despair of his long-suffering boss, Chief Davis (CCH Pounder). When an employee of the electric car company owned by charismatic magnate Richard Cane (Danny Huston) is found dead inside one of the high-tech vehicles, Frank and Ed investigate. The deceased's sister, mysterious femme fatale Beth Davenport (Pamela Anderson), implores the cops to unearth the truth, and Frank meets bullets with buffoonery and incurs the wrath of Cane's trusted lieutenant, Sig Gustafson (Kevin Durand). "Seth is an old pal, and he called me up a couple of years ago and dangled the idea of me doing this reboot of this character. I said I was interested. It's as simple as that," says Neeson, who was nominated for a best actor Oscar for his role in Steven Spielberg's 1993 film, Schindler's List. He says of his Naked Gun character: "He's a very committed police inspector, but he's bumbling. He's not stupid, but he has a naivete to him. He finds himself in some situations, and does the wrong thing - but with the right attitude. "It lands him in a lot of precious situations that he has to, in a funny way, find a way out of." Former Baywatch star Anderson, 58, was a fan of the original films, and explains her rationale for signing on to play Beth. Dylan Jagger Lee, Brandon Thomas Lee, Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson, Daniel Neeson, Micheál Neeson at The Naked Gun New York Premiere on July 28, 2025 "I had just kind of restarted my career - I did Broadway, and then I did The Last Showgirl, and I thought it would be a nice juxtaposition to do a high comedy after doing drama. So, that was exciting to play with. "Plus, I really respond to comedy. The fact that they even thought of me for this was so exciting," she says. MacFarlane, 51, the creator of adult animated sitcoms Family Guy and American Dad!, who also starred in, directed and wrote the Ted films featuring Mark Wahlberg, said Neeson was the perfect choice for his latest venture, a fourth film in The Naked Gun comedy franchise. The pair had worked together previously on 2014's western comedy, A Million Ways To Die In the West, which saw Oscar-nominated Neeson playing a gunslinger, while he also had a small part in Ted 2. "He was just so funny. Dead serious, with this ridiculous dialogue. I feel like that was the first time I thought there might be a version of a Leslie Nielsen-type comedy that Liam would be funny in," recalled MacFarlane. Another feather in Neeson's comedy cap, which MacFarlane references, is a 2011 episode of Ricky Gervais's Life's Too Short, which sees Neeson expressing his desire to be a comedy actor with a deadpan delivery. "There he was, doing improv with Stephen Merchant, Ricky and Warwick Davis. That was an indicator that maybe this was a guy who could be mined for comedy at some point," MacFarlane said. The comedy, directed by Akiva Schaffer, follows on from the original films which starred Canadian actor Nielsen, who became a comedy giant with performances including his hapless doctor in Airplane! and the accident-prone detective Frank Drebin in the Naked Gun comedies. Nielsen died in 2010 at the age of 84, having starred in The Naked Gun alongside George Kennedy, OJ Simpson and Priscilla Presley, which was a huge success and led to sequels The Naked Gun 2 1/2 (1991) and The Naked Gun 33 1/3 (1994). The Naked Gun is in UK and Ireland cinemas from August 1. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Time of India
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pamela Anderson dating Liam Neeson? All about the dating history of The Naked Gun star (and her past marriages)
Move over Ana de Armas 'Cruise'ing all over the world; Hollywood's latest surprise romance has arrived. Pamela Anderson , the iconic Baywatch star, and Liam Neeson , the actor known for Schindler's List and Taken, are reportedly in love; and we're not talking just on-screen, in real life, the rumored couple is taking everyone's breath away with their sweet PDA on the red carpet. The duo met while filming the new Naked Gun reboot, and their on-and-off-screen chemistry has captured attention. From on-screen chemistry to real-life romance Pamela Anderson (58) and Liam Neeson (73) first met on the set of The Naked Gun reboot, slated for release in August 2025. Sparks flew, and their on-set interactions blossomed into mutual admiration. In a 2024 interview, Neeson said, 'With Pamela, first off, I'm madly in love with her,' calling her 'terrific to work with.' Anderson returned the compliment, calling Neeson 'the perfect gentleman,' expressing gratitude for his kindness and creative depth. Their warm friendship turned affectionate during promotions. At the London premiere in July 2025, Anderson kissed Neeson on the cheek while posing together, and he casually remarked, 'I feel like a couple right now!' Then, on The Today Show in New York, they were caught sharing a spontaneous kiss, which prompted the host to ask if they were a couple. When asked, Neeson responded that their chemistry was 'lovely budding,' and PEOPLE confirmed that they are 'officially dating' and enjoying each other's company. As reported, a source told PEOPLE that the pair is in the early stages of a sincere new romance, tagging along with their children to premieres and sharing dinners and laughs. However, this isn't Pamela's first brush with a high-profile romance – but certainly an unusual one. Neeson has stayed single for over a decade after the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson, in 2009. He was married to Richardson from 1994 until she died in 2009. As fans swoon over their public affection, let's dive into Pamela's romantic past, her high-profile marriages, and how this unexpected romance started. Pamela's past relationships Pamela Anderson's relationship history is famously colorful and quite eventful. Tommy Lee (1995–1998): Pamela Anderson and the Mötley Crüe drummer, Tommy Lee's relationship was a whirlwind romance that led to a high-profile marriage and subsequent divorce. They tied the knot in 1995 after only knowing each other for four days, and had two sons together before divorcing in 1998. Their relationship was marked by intense media attention, including the theft and leak of a sex tape, and a domestic dispute that resulted in Lee being jailed for spousal abuse. Despite the difficulties, Anderson had famously said that her relationship with Lee was the "only time I was ever truly in love." The couple has two sons, Dylan (b. 1997) and Brandon (b. 1996). Their marriage was plagued by scandals, including the infamous sex tape leak and a violent domestic dispute that led to Lee's arrest and imprisonment. They divorced in 1998, with Anderson citing the spousal abuse incident and seeking custody of their two sons, Brandon and Dylan. While their relationship was tumultuous, they have since reunited to support their sons, particularly at public events like Brandon's fashion launch. Kid Rock (2006–2007): Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock had an on-again, off-again relationship that included a brief marriage. They first met in 2001, got engaged in 2002, but split up before marrying. They rekindled their romance in 2006 and married that same year, only to divorce a few months later. Reports suggest that their relationship was marked by frequent arguments and lifestyle differences. Anderson's involvement in the movie "Borat" is also cited as a factor in their split. Rick Salomon (2007–2008, remarried in 2014, divorced in 2015): Pamela Anderson's relationship with Rick Salomon was brief and tumultuous, marked by two marriages and annulments. They first married in October 2007, but Anderson filed for divorce just two months later. They then had their marriage annulled in March 2008, citing fraud. In January 2014, they remarried, only to divorce again in 2015. Anderson later stated that she felt Salomon made her look "20 years older." Jon Peters (reportedly married but later revealed non‑legal): Pamela Anderson's relationship with Jon Peters was brief and unconventional. While they were reported to have married in January 2020, Anderson later clarified that they were never legally married. The "marriage," which lasted only 12 days, was reportedly described by Anderson as a "bizarre theatrical lunch." Peters, a film producer, had reportedly left $10 million for Anderson in his will, a gesture she acknowledged with affection. Adil Rami (relationship 2017–2019): Pamela and Adil began dating in early 2017. They officially split in 2019. Rami reportedly gave Anderson a promise ring after winning the World Cup and later discussed proposing marriage, but Anderson declined. The couple briefly rekindled their relationship in March 2019. However, Anderson announced their final split in June 2019 via a social media post. Pamela also claimed that he was cheating on her with the mother of his children, Sidonie Biémont, per Page Six. Dan Hayhurst (2020–2022): Pamela Anderson and Dan Hayhurst's relationship was a whirlwind romance that began during the pandemic and led to a Christmas Eve wedding in 2020. They met while Hayhurst was working on Anderson's Vancouver Island property. The relationship blossomed during the pandemic lockdown, with Hayhurst helping Anderson with renovations. Anderson described their relationship as a "natural fit" and a "full circle moment." However, the marriage ended after just over a year, with a divorce filing in January 2022. The Naked Gun - Official Trailer
