- Actors: Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, O.J. Simpson, Ricardo Montalban, George Kennedy
- Directors: David Zucker
- Writers: David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Pat Proft
- Producers: David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams
- Language English
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Paramount
- VHS Release Date: 2 Oct 2000
- Run Time: 85 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CJM0
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 16,105 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Zucker-Abrahams-Zucker, the creative troika behind Airplane!, scored another hit with this big-screen adaptation of their short-lived television show Police Squad!. Deadpan as ever, Leslie Nielsen revives his TV role of Lt Frank Drebin, the idiot with a detective's badge. The jokes come thick and fast, gathering a momentum that lasts until the final act. Ricardo Montalban is a perfect foil as a villain whose aquarium is invaded by Drebin during routine questioning, and George Kennedy is delightful in a self-parodying part as an earnest but obtuse lawman. There's a hilarious bit when Drebin--wearing a live police wire while going to the bathroom--can be overheard over the loudspeakers at a speech given by a flustered mayor (Nancy Marchand). And yes, that's OJ Simpson as a detective who ends up on the wrong side of numerous Drebin blunders. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Not to be confused with a 1956 film of the same name, 'The Naked Gun' is an 80-minute version of a 'Police Squad' episode, and it's just as funny as the original TV series. Leslie Nielsen, the ultimate straight-faced comic, returns as the bumbling Frank Drebbin in a movie where he exposes a plot to assassinate the Queen (yes, of England). The supporting cast is truly bizarre, featuring Weird Al Yankovic, Priscilla Presley and OJ Simpson (before all that murder-trial business). The list of good quotes is endless, but my favourite is an exchange between Drebbin and the city's mayor. Frank echoes Dirty Harry, saying, "When I see five weirdos stabbing a guy in broad daylight, I shoot the bastards. That's my policy." The Mayor responds: "That was a 'Shakespeare In The Park' production, you moron! You killed five actors!".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
When all's said and done, this film boils down to one simple fact; if you hate the humour presented by the Zucker brothers and Abrahams then you're simply going to hate this film. If you love the humour then certainly you're going to love the film, but you're probably also going to appreciate the significance of the film in the history of cinematic comedies.
This is more than a film of one-liners and slapstick gags (although lets face it, it is jam packed full of rip tickling jokes) there is also some of the sharpest observational humour around and even then there is room for some memorable spoofing swipes at other films.
There's no real reason to discuss the plot, that is simply a vehicle to hang all the funny situations and brilliant pranks onto, and similarly you can't really criticise any of the cast for their performances as it's really a time to forget acting skills and just give a hammed up pantomime performance.
Leslie Neilson is brilliant in this type of film and although it basically prevented him ever widening his acting horizons (did he actually ever try?) his is the master of his craft in this one. Well supported by a rare old mix of actors including the lovely Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, Ricardo Montalban and even wooden old O.J. Simpson is acceptable in this.
One final point, whilst some films from the 80's have aged horribly badly over the years, this one comes out very well indeed. The fact is, it should actually age very badly indeed (just take the first scene where the world's "tyrants" are gathered round the table) but instead, it this respect, it comes over as a lovely whimsical look back on old times.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is honest, start to finish hilarity. Drebin (Nielssen) is such a marvellous character and it's a shame that Police Squad get's over-looked because of this film.
I never stopped laughing and I've quoted it since I first saw it all those years back.
"Like a midget at a urinal, I was gunna have to stay on my toes."
This film is just hilarious. It's so ridiculously silly, but at the same time ideal for both child and adult audiences. There isnt a single minute in this film that doesnt contain a joke, and it will have your sides aching by the end there are so many gags packed into the film, you have to watch the film more than once to see and laugh at all of them because plenty is going on in the background.
I never stopped laughing and I've quoted it since I first saw it all those years back.
"Like a midget at a urinal, I was gunna have to stay on my toes."
This film is just hilarious. It's so ridiculously silly, but at the same time ideal for both child and adult audiences. There isnt a single minute in this film that doesnt contain a joke, and it will have your sides aching by the end there are so many gags packed into the film, you have to watch the film more than once to see and laugh at all of them because plenty is going on in the background.
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Although not quite as funny as the sublime prequel 'Police Squad', decades later this film is still hugely funny. Read more
Published 11 days ago by SilentSinger
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It is definately worth seeing as it is extremely funny.
Published on 9 May 2004 by Joe
A very funny film
I watched this after watching the other 2 in the series, and so I was slightly disappointed, but then the other 2 Naked gun films were incredibly funny, and this raised my... Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2001
The most funniest movie of all time!
The naked Gun is simply one of the bes comidies, that I have ever seen. Lt. Frank Dreban, is excellent in this movie.
A real must buy for anyone.
Published on 22 Dec 2000 by csf.25@virgin.net
Great Spoof
If you love Airplane then you will certainly love this film. A total spoof full of bad one liners and great gags that will have you rolling on the floor in fits of laughter. Read more
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