New Naked Gun Comedy Releases with Cody Rhodes, Mixed Reviews

The 2025 reboot of the comedy classic "The Naked Gun" has received strong positive reviews for successfully reviving the spirit of the original series while standing on its own. Liam Neeson stars as Frank Drebin Jr., following in the footsteps of Leslie Nielsen's iconic character, with Pamela Anderson also delivering a praised comedic performance. The film, directed by Akiva Schaffer and produced by Seth MacFarlane, embraces a slapstick style filled with puns and pratfalls, appealing to audiences craving traditional big-screen silliness. WWE star Cody Rhodes makes a brief cameo, further connecting the film to wrestling culture, and he will also appear in a larger role in the upcoming "Street Fighter" movie alongside Roman Reigns. The plot, centered on a stolen gadget called the P.L.O.T. Device, serves mainly as a framework for comedy rather than a complex narrative. This reboot has been described as the funniest major comedy release in years and a potential savior for a genre that has been largely absent from recent Hollywood offerings.