US EditionFILM REVIEW: Neeson Tries to Fill Nielsen's Gumshoes in a 'Naked Gun'
- Dan Gregor, co-writer of The Naked Gun, defends his approach to reimagining nostalgia-driven projects, stating there should be a reason for their existence.
- Critics pointed out disturbing similarities between the film's antagonist Peter Pan and the tragic story of Bobby Driscoll, as noted by various users on Twitter.
- Despite concerns about portraying police, The Naked Gun films have returned, reflecting a cultural shift back to accepting police-related humor post-2020.
- Critics and viewers express mixed feelings about the film, balancing humor with the serious implications of portraying law enforcement in a comedic light.
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Denver Gazette
The surprisingly triumphant return of ‘The Naked Gun’
Five summers ago, we were told to wear masks, compelled to take vaccines, prohibited from looking at certain statues (which were helpfully torn down), and scolded for enjoying any movie or TV show that presented law enforcement officers empathetically or…
'The Naked Gun' Writer Reflects On Backlash To His Live-Action 'Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers': "You Can’t Be So Reverential To The Thing That Came Before"
While many were less than thrilled with the film’s irreverent treatment of its various source materials, Chip ‘N Dale: Rescue Rangers writer Dan Gregor stands by his decision to run roughshod over Disney’s catalog of classics, as he believes that such a nostalgia-driven project is not worth undertaking without an appropriate level of pot stirring. Chip (John Mulaney) takes a trip down memory lane in Chip N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), Disney RE…
The Naked Gun Reboot Misfires Despite Star Power Spark - Falls Church News
The reboot of the The Naked Gun, released nationally August 1, doesn’t have quite the appeal of the original film series. The zeitgeist of the times has changed, and this movie doesn’t keep up. Although there were some good laugh out loud moments scattered throughout the relatively short film, not much felt particularly innovative or
Niagara Gazette
Lockport Union-Sun & JournalCALLERI: A new ‘Naked Gun’ tries to recapture what was funny
The team behind the failed 1982 television series “Police Squad” had high hopes for delivering years of satire to Americans sitting at home. For brothers David Zucker and Jerry Zucker, and their creative partner Jim Abrahams, the epic success of…
From the new "Naked Gun" with Liam Neeson, I expected nothing less than a dish as heavily salted with police nonsense and peppered with absurd noir as the original.
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