The Naked Gun, 2025 - ★★★½
Sunday, August 3, 2025
The Naked Gun surprised me in both good and disappointing ways.
The cinematography are surprisingly great in this movie. And I especially loved how committed the cast was to the humor, especially Liam Neeson. It's impressive to see seasoned actors act silly and fully embrace the absurdity of it all like this. I can only imagine how much fun the behind-the-scenes atmosphere must have been for the cast and crew.
Going in, I expected a silly, over-the-top comedy, but ironically, the movie didn't lean into the absurdity as much as I thought it would. At times, it seemed to hold back, trying to stay somewhat grounded instead of going all out. I don't mind silliness at all—in fact, I love silly movies—so the approach they chose is bit disappointing for me.
Besides the fact that the pacing felt rough, and the editing need a bit more punch to enhance the comedic timing, what disappointed me most were the jokes themselves. Many felt forced and didn't blend naturally into the storyline. It's a shame because when the humor landed, it made me laugh out loud, sometimes to the point of gasping for breath. Unfortunately, a lot just really fell flat for me, resulted in awkward giggles rather than genuine laughter from time to time.
Still, the film is a lot of fun and that's usually enough for this kind of movie. They throw jokes at you almost every minute, so you're bound to find some that hit the mark. If you're just looking for a good time, I think this movie is a solid choice.