The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!

This is absolute cop class! Zucker's got it down, and Nielsen has a really heroically stupid face... It's hard to find a cliché that The Naked Gun didn't have – it's easy, it's light, it's crazy, and it's wonderfully funny even after watching it many times over. This parody won't age as long as brave detectives go out on nights as black as morning coffee at a diner into the field and make their contribution to the salvation of the world. An irresistible parody of a "gritty" American detective story and a really good film that has everything you want. (05/06/2004)

Along with the "Hot Shots" series of parodies, which I find incredibly entertaining. This is one of those movies that I prefer to watch in Czech because I'm simply used to the dubbing. Even after years, there are scenes here that get me, but my even more favorite piece is the second one. Leslie Nielsen was in his prime here, as well as the ZAZ trio. This is just a movie that I can play when I feel down and it always lifts my mood at least a little bit. (11/01/2014)

Leslie Nielsen was (and will always be) the acting king of parody, and The Naked Gun is, along with Hot Shots!, the pinnacle of the genre. Frank Drebin is a devil with a capital D and a moron with a capital M rolled into one, and Nielsen's grimaces and comedic skill make for one of the most iconic characters making fun of all manner of Bond and cop movies. Nielsen, accompanied by George Kennedy, the not-yet-so-plastic Priscilla Presley and the still innocent O.J. Simpson, gave rise to a timeless comedy that will entertain even after multiple viewings. (23/09/2022)

I watched it after a long time and I have to say I didn't find it as amazing as I used to. Nielsen was born for the role, and Zucker and Abrahams prove that in their hands the story doesn't just break down into a patchwork of more or less funny scenes, but has a coherent parodic character. But as brilliant and unforgettable as some moments are, there are passages that visibly limp with forced humour. Just for the brilliant jokes (and there are quite a few) definitely thumbs up and my endless sympathy... (26/08/2011)

When I first saw it a long time ago it was a total blast which had me rolling on the floor laughing. I wasn’t so blown away by it today since I've grown to like more sophisticated humor, but that doesn't mean I wasn’t having fun. On the contrary. The jokes were silly and uncomplicated, but that's not a bad thing. I could just switch off and enjoy myself without any unnecessary mental effort. The film worked perfectly in this respect. Besides the superb Leslie Nielsen, I was also very entertained by George Kennedy. It was nice to reminisce about the totally innocent O. J. Simpson. Even after all this time, I still enjoy this film and I don’t feel like changing the rating. / “You seem to know your way around a kitchen.” “l'm just as handy in other rooms of the house.”/ Lesson learned: Don't trust hypnotists. (17/09/2022)