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Liam Neeson doesn’t expect The Naked Gun to get a sequel: ‘I think it’s a one-off’

The comedy has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike

The Independent UK

Original Naked Gun Director Shares Support For Liam Neeson’s Sequel After Solid Opening Weekend, But Explains Why He Still Has ‘No Intention’ To See It

He has an understandable reason.

Cinemablend

I Watched The Original Naked Gun For The First Time, And All I Can Think Is WTF

And I loved every second of it.

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Ricky Gervais clip convinced The Naked Gun director to make Liam Neeson reboot

Director Akiva Schaffer initially took a meeting about the film out of ‘morbid curiosity’

The Independent UK

Love 'The Naked Gun'? 5 best spoof movies to stream right now

Surely you'll enjoy watching these hilarious parodies (and don't call us Shirley).

Tom’s Guide

The Naked Gun Is Stupid in the Best Possible Way

A fitting follow up to the classic spoofs of Zucker, Abrahams, and Zucker

Reason

The New Naked Gun Movie Brings Back A Classic Franchise Joke, But You'll Need To Pay Attention To The End Credits

If you can read this...thank an editor!

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The Naked Gun quiz: fill in the blanks on these Naked Gun quotes

Fill in the blank of these hilarious The Naked Gun quotes to see how well you remember classic quips from Frank Drebin.

WhatToWatch

Naked Gun reboot sets new Rotten Tomatoes score for spoof comedy film franchise

The film, starring Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson, has received very positive reviews from critics

The Independent UK

The return of the spoof: can comedy’s silliest subgenre make a comeback?

The Naked Gun returns this weekend hoping to relaunch a long-dormant subgenre with Scary Movie, Spinal Tap and Spaceballs sequels to follow

The Guardian - US

REVIEW: Liam Neeson's Role in 'The Naked Gun' Feels Like One He Has Been Preparing For 20 Years

The remake of the comedy classic delivers the laughs of the original while developing its own identity.

Latin Times

43 Years Later, A Sneakily Influential TV Show Is Nearly Impossible To Watch

Why 'Police Squad!' is the true hidden gem of 'The Naked Gun' franchise.

Inverse

The Naked Gun review – Liam Neeson deadpans impeccably in outrageously amusing spoof reboot

Neeson plays the son of Leslie Nielsen’s Lt Frank Drebin, appearing opposite Pamela Anderson in this enjoyable, at times very bizarre, spoof of 80s LA action movies

The Guardian - UK

Liam Neeson’s Naked Gun reboot is a masterclass in buffoonery

4/5 Pamela Anderson co-stars in a film that boasts mile-a-minute sight gags and puns

The Independent UK

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WhatToWatch

The Naked Gun review: Liam Neeson is the right amount of stupid in reboot of classic comedy franchise

Liam Neeson and Pamela Anderson star in a new take of The Naked Gun that does about as well as you could hope living up to Leslie Nielsen’s iconic movies.

Cinemablend

The Naked Gun Review: Liam Neeson And Pamela Anderson’s Legacyquel Saves Six Orphans, L.A., And Theatrical Comedy

Frank Drebin Jr. rides again… for the first time!

The Mary Sue

‘The Naked Gun’ review: A truly perfect way to bring back a classic

Liam Neeson really does work as Leslie Nielsen's son.

Cinemablend

Andy Samberg Gave The Naked Gun Reboot His Stamp Of Approval, And We Need To Talk About Why That Means So Much

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Pamela Anderson And Liam Neeson Couldn’t Keep Their Hands Off Each Other On The Latest Red Carpet

Pamela Anderson snuggles with Liam Neeson on the red carpet of the premiere of their new film, sparking rumors that the pair are dating.

Cinemablend

The Naked Gun's PSA To 'Save Comedy' Is Hilarious, But I Think Its Also A Heartwarming Tribute To Leslie Nielsen

This movie looks like a total gas…

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Liam Neeson jokes sex scenes with Pamela Anderson were his favourite part of The Naked Gun

Liam Neeson has joked that his favourite part of making The Naked Gun was the "sex scenes" with his co-star Pamela Anderson.

Cinemablend

I Didn't Watch The Original Naked Gun Until Recently, And There Are 6 Bits That Had Me Kicking Myself For Taking So Long

About that bathroom scene...

BANG Premier

Liam Neeson tried not to copy Leslie Nielsen in The Naked Gun

Liam Neeson didn't want to "emulate" the late Leslie Nielsen in his take on Frank Drebin Jr in The Naked Gun reboot.

Cinemablend

The Naked Gun Has Screened, And Liam Neeson’s Legacy Sequel Is Leaving Moviegoers ‘In Tears’

Does it do its predecessors justice?

Total Film

The Naked Gun sequel called "deliciously stupid" and "an actual comedy movie" in first reactions: "If there was any justice in the world, Liam Neeson would get an Oscar"

The film is arriving in cinemas on August 1

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