As The Naked Gun legacyquel hits theaters at the beginning of August, the 2025 movie schedule is about to find itself under arrest…with laughter. Since the schtick seen in the classic Leslie Nielsen trilogy needed some updating for a new generation, I was afraid that some of my favorite sorts of humor would be lost in the shuffle.
Seeing as the first Naked Gun screening reactions saw audiences “in tears,” I had a feeling we were all in good hands. By the time the credits rolled on the Liam Neeson/Pamela Anderson fronted revamp, my worries were put aside. Which makes it even more appropriate, as the credits themselves were what I was concerned with.
The Naked Gun’s Tradition Of Crazy Credits Lives!
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Naked Gun review, that subtle humor is quite inspiring – though if you’re thinking too hard about any particular joke for more than four hours, consult a joke book.
I’m not just talking about fake names or positions in the crew here, either. At one point during The Naked Gun’s roll call, the credit for the “On Set Dresser” was followed by one for an “On Set Bureau – IKEA.” Another portion saw an entire eye chart included, with the message “You don’t need glasses” displayed at the very bottom.
It’s that level of Leslie Nielsen-style tomfoolery the previous pictures were known for, and to see that upheld warmed my heart. That fuzzy feeling was after the end credits kicked off with yet another deep cut tradition – one that reaches all the way back to the short-lived TV show Police Squad!
Andy Samberg (who approves of this reboot) and Jorma Taccone (whereabouts unknown) somehow show up as twin shoe-shine boys who double as informants.
Meanwhile, you need to be sure to really watch the credits for The Naked Gun, which is in theaters now! Oh, and there is a post-credits stinger that we need to talk about, but that can wait for another day.