Police work has never been this ridiculous… but can a reboot match one of the funniest comedies ever made?

In this episode of Mart and Trev’s The Deja Review, we investigate the comedy classic The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!, starring Leslie Nielsen as the clueless but confident Detective Frank Drebin, before comparing it with the long-awaited reboot The Naked Gun, starring Liam Neeson.

The 1988 original became a comedy legend thanks to its rapid-fire jokes, visual gags, and Leslie Nielsen’s deadpan delivery that helped define an entire style of comedy. Decades later, the 2025 reboot attempts to bring Frank Drebin back for a new generation, with a modern twist on the absurd humour that made the original so iconic.

Mart and Trev break down the jokes, the gags, the performances, and the biggest differences between the films, asking whether the reboot captures the magic of the original or if some comedy classics are impossible to remake.

Does the 1988 classic still deliver the biggest laughs…

or does the 2025 reboot crack the case?

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to The Naked Gun

02:07 Film Overview and Background

05:53 Character Analysis and Performances

12:07 Comedy Style and Writing

15:52 Cultural References and Timeliness

20:08 Transition to the Reboot

23:10 Reboot Discussion and Opinions

26:05 Nostalgia and Originality in Comedy Films

29:02 The Impact of Trailers on Movie Experience

33:26 Casting Choices: Liam Neeson vs. Leslie Nielsen

35:52 5 to 1: Liam Neeson

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