The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) User Reviews (125)

Entertaining sequel with some big laughs.

[hu675 · 8/10 · 22 January 2009]

Lieutenant Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) is now working in Washington D.C. with his two partners (Oscar-Winner:George Kennedy and O.J. Simpson). Their job is see if everything goes smooth for Dr. Albert Meinheimer (Richard Griffiths) speech for the President of the United States (John Roarke). His speech could be highly controversial for the whole world, since it involves the country's energy program. Quentin Haspburg (Robert Goulet) kidnaps Dr. Albert Meinheimer before the speech by using a look-like, which he doesn't want the world industry of fossil and nuclear fuels instead of the environmental ones. But Frank is still heartbroken after he left his girlfriend Jane (Priscilla Presley), who's now working for Dr. Meinherimer.

Directed by David Zucker (Airplane!, BASEketball, Ruthless People) made an enjoyable sequel to the original. The cast seems to be having an great time and there's some original new gags as well. This sequel was just as big at the box office like the original did. Although the film critics had mixed opinions with this one.

DVD has an sharp anamorphic Widescreen (1.78:1) transfer and an good digitally remastered Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. DVD includes the teaser trailer, original theatrical trailer and an humorous commentary track by the director, producer:Robert K. Weiss and Host:Peter Tilder. "The Naked Gun 2 1/2:The Smell of Fear" perphas lacks some of the great gags of the original. But if you enjoy spoof comedies, don't miss this one. TV Version adds some additional footage. Written by the director and Pat Proft (Bachelor Party, Hot Shots!, Police Academy). (****/*****).

The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear: 8/10

[movieguy1021 · 8/10 · 11 October 2003]

Jim Abrahams and David and Jerry Zucker learned something from 1982. Their sequel to Airplane!, their smash hit, was named Airplane 2: The Sequel, but to their sequel to The Naked Gun was something that would be copied forever: Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell of Fear. From now on, sequels never were just had `2' after it, it's always `2 ½' or `2.33'. And, thankfully, the title's shorter.

Leslie Nielsen's hilarious character of Frank Drebin is back for more adventures. He and his girlfriend Jane (Priscilla Presley) have broken up; he hasn't gotten over it, while she's going out with Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet). What she doesn't know is that Hapsburg is in a conspiracy to avoid solar energy by doing a whole kidnapping scheme. It's up to Drebin, Nordberg (O.J. Simpson), and Ed Hocken (George Kennedy) to save the day!

Amazingly enough, many of the jokes from the first one (which I admit I don't remember much about) weren't repeated in this sequel. It would be hard to repeat much of those jokes, which would be impossible to change in any ways. Therefore, most of the jokes were fresh and hilarious. It did take a little while to get started, though, for there was about a fifteen minute stretch where there were no laughs, it was just for exposition, which I guess was OK, but I wanted more humor to start off with.

Nielsen was perfect for the part. I'm glad that he hasn't `sold out' like other comedians and gone on to dramatic roles. He delivers his lines almost like he didn't know he was in a comedy, which is always funnier than any other types. Many times, he misunderstands what is said, and other times he says something that you wouldn't expect him to say in 100 years. One of the funniest sequences in the film is a parody of Bond-ish films, when Drebin and someone else are fighting in a bathroom, and seem to be having trouble fighting when a towel is thrown on their heads, etc.

For once, a film has a formidable sequel. Amazingly enough, it's a film that's just as funny as the first.

My rating: 8/10

Rated PG-13 for sexual humor.

The mariachis

[jotix100 · 7/10 · 16 February 2006]

David Zucker, the director of this spoof, shows he can give the viewer a fun time because the way he gave the right touch to this funny movie. "The Naked Gun 2-1/2" is a film which makes fun of other movies about an inept police detective who does everything wrong, but in doing so, he gives us an occasion for laughter that in most of the situations work.

Of course, one wouldn't imagine anyone playing this Lt. Frank Drebin, but Leslie Nielsen. This actor with the rubber face, is a natural for this type of comedy. The opening sequence with the White House dinner with the older Bushies is a hoot. Poor Barbara Bush is the butt of all the visual jokes as she is seated next to Drebin. But the best moment in the film is the rendition of "Besame Mucho" by Mr. Nielsen and George Kennedy dressed in mariachi costumes. It is a riot!

The leading lady, Priscilla Presley, seems to be the perfect match for Mr. Nielsen. They play well together. The others in the film, George Kennedy, Robert Goulet, Richard Griffiths, and the rest, do an excellent job in their clowning around to produce the laughter and good time we experience.

This is a film to recommend to anyone suffering depression.

Consistently amusing with a hatful of belly laughs – fans of the genre and the series will love it

[bob the moo · 23 August 2004]

When a bomb goes off in the offices of a research body looking an alternative energy sources, Lieutenant Frank Drebin is put on the case. Things are made harder when he finds that his ex-girlfriend (Jane) is one of the staff there. As unlikely as it seems, Drebin uncovers a sinister plot involving the heavy fuel lobby to kidnap the President's adviser and replace him with a look-alike that will say what they want. However, with nobody believing him, Frank is forced to take action to expose the leader of the plot – Jane's new lover, Quentin Hapsburg.

Following on from the success of the first film, Frank Drebin is given a second outing and, as before, the humour is silly but comes in heavy doses, creating a pretty consistent tone to the film. The plot is, of course, nonsense and all you really need to know is that, as before, Drebin uncovers a plot that nobody believes while at the same time having love life problems – but surely nobody will be watching this for the plot (and don't call me Shirley). Instead you will come to this for the steady delivery of absurdly silly jokes, all delivered with straight faces from all the cast. It is rather hit and miss but mostly the jokes are amusing even if there aren't as many laugh out loud moments as I would have liked. The addition of a lot of crude material didn't help and I felt it sucked a bit of the sense of fun out of the film.

That is not to say that I didn't laugh out loud (I did) but most of the time I was just chuckling – which is good enough for my money. A big reason the film is funny is the cast. As always, Nielsen is brilliant at this sort of thing when he is given the material. Here he is not as good as his best stuff (due to the material) but he is still the core of this film and is consistently good. Presley has less to do but is good at the straight-faced stuff. OJ and Kennedy have small roles but they are funny with what they have. Goulet is not as good as Montalban from the first film but he has some nice moments.

Overall this is very funny if you are in the mood and, even if you're not, there is still much to enjoy here and it is consistently pretty funny with a real hatful of belly laughs. Not the most high brow of entertainment then but, if you're a fan of the genre then you should love this.

David Zucker, solo film maker.

[Captain_Couth · 7/10 · 7 August 2005]

The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear (1991) was a decent sequel to the laugh out loud The Naked Gun. Lt. Frank Drebin returns as he relocates to Washington D.C. Whilst investigating a routine murder case, he meets his ex-girlfriend (Priscella Pressley). He still has a crush on her and wants to re-kindle their old romance. But this time she's seeing a new man (whom she also works with) Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet). The two men have an instant dislike for each other. Can Lt. Frank Drebin once again save the day? You'll have to find out when you watch THE NAKED GUN 2 1/2: THE SMELL OF FEAR!! Also returning are George Kennedy and O.J. Simpson.

Not a laugh out loud classic like the first film. But it's a funny movie none the less. This was the first project that Z.A.Z. has contributed in the past but with only one person at the helm. The screenplay was co-written with Pat Proft instead of his usual collaborates. I have to slightly recommend this movie. Not as great as the first film but it's way better than the useless sequel that was soon to follow.

Recommended.

"You just can't forget him, can you?" "Who?"

[TBJCSKCNRRQTreviews · 7/10 · 8 May 2012]

2 years ago, Jane(Presley) dumped hard-ass cop Frank(Nielsen; so where the first one had fun with them falling for each other, this does the same with them reconnecting, such as the classic, dramatic scene(from every movie of this kind ever made) where they dance sensually together as allegations fly back and forth... only here, they do some of the most hysterical steps you can think of), and her new beau, Quentin(Goulet, great new blood... he has this signature of furrowing his brow, usually in response to yet another of Drebin's terrible attempts at a comeback insult) may be involved in a plot to prevent the expert on energy, Meinheimer(Griffiths), a man of integrity, from giving a speech that president Bush(H. W., not Dubya) has promised to stick to. The theme is environmentalism, so this is surprisingly... and sadly... not dated. This is again a spoof of action/crime thrillers with tough police officers, and it fits in numerous clichés from such. There are gags and jokes that return, or get "callbacks", and the style and feel is the same, but the material is largely new. The main cast all return in this almost-as-good-as-the-first sequel, and they're ready for more. We have silliness, slapstick, plays on words, taking sayings too literally, etc., and good use is made of having only one element be "off" and everything around that reacting naturally to it, telegraphing the punchline and even surprisingly long, at one point, between a setup(that you didn't think to be one) and payoff. Not quite breaking 80 minutes(unless you count the end credits), this doesn't overstay its welcome. And like the original, it makes you care, and you want to see our heroes win and the villains lose. There is a bit of pretty direct(if no on-screen nudity of actual humans, only... erotic toys) sexual content and a little moderate to strong language in this. I recommend this to any fan of the genre it's referencing, and parody films in general. 7/10

Still crackin'

[MovieAddict2016 · 6/10 · 7 September 2005]

The first "Naked Gun" movie is one of the best spoofs of all time. I'm not a huge fan of the genre but even I think it's incredibly, side-splittingly outrageous - this last time I saw it I laughed so hard I cried.

The sequels of course were intended to cash in on the surprise success of the original (which was based on the ZAZ trio's failed TV show, "Police Squad," hence the subtitle on the film). For the most part, both sequels were entertaining and funny. Although it's nowhere near as good as the original, "Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear" is a worthy continuation of the epic saga (just kidding about the epic bit) - all in all it's just good fun.

Leslie Nielsen returns as Lt. Frank Drebin, this time out to foil the plans of a mad industrialist (Robert Goulet). It seems a respected doctor has found a new method of preserving earth's natural resources and foregoing oils, gasoline, and other elements. Fearing financial bankruptcy, the companies kidnap the doctor and replace him with an identical "clone" of sorts, so the truth cannot come out.

However, the doctor's assistant is Frank's old flame (played by Priscilla Presley). Frank looks into the case while rekindling a relationship with the woman of his dreams.

David Zucker returned to direct this film with the help of brother Jerry and pal Jim Abrahams. If I recall correctly, the third film was not made by them, so it's interesting to see them tackling a sequel to a film of theirs - something they don't usually do (they also passed on "Airplane 2").

For the most part this film is quite funny and has some really good gags, but it's also littered with some mediocre ones, as many spoofs of these sorts are.

Nielsen is still hilarious as Drebin and all around him act simply to accommodate his talents. George Kennedy and O.J. Simpson also return to their roles.

If you enjoyed the first film, chances are you'll also enjoy this. Basically it's in the same vein of the first film and delivers a good range of slapstick gags, some of which will have you in a fit. But you won't be gasping for breath like you did when you saw the first "Naked Gun" movie.

Great "Gun"s!

[Mister-6 · 10/10 · 4 May 2002]

Leave it to the ZAZ boys (Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker) to bring back the stupidity, insanity and downright madness of Leslie Nielsen and company while also deflating cop films, government conspiracies the movie "Ghost" and the grace of ballroom dancing.

In "The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear", Det. Frank Drebin (Nielsen) and his fellow cop cronies (Kennedy, Simpson) discover the lovely Jane (Presley) while protecting energy expert Professor Mainheimer (Griffiths) from evil guy Quentin Hapsburg (Goulet!) and his nefarious plans....

But you don't care about the plot, do you? No, and well you shouldn't; the gags are the thing in these films and they not only come fast and furious but wild and wooly, down and dirty and good and dumb.

Just the way I like them.

You'll lose count of the sight gags, double over at the double-entendres and guffaw at the puns and wonder, thought it all, why it is that all sequels can't be as good as this. Especially sequels that contain Barabara Bush abuse.

Another good case, Drebin!

Ten stars and a gold copy of "Unchained Melody" for "The Naked Gun 2 1/2", where "Fear" never "Smell"ed so funny.

A great and funny sequel. Full of slapstick and plenty of gags. The Smell of Fear out-did the first Naked Gun movie.

[Brian-272 · 7/10 · 17 February 2001]

This has to be one of the funniest movies of all-time you find laughs from start to finish. The lines are clever and worded just to make you think of the best jokes to tell a person. Every scene is done with so much slapstick that you see the form of parody so well it is just like every scene is pertaining to everyday life. I know the plot is not the greatest or interesting who would really find an energy scheme plot to have high entertainment or drama value. Anyway you should love The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear for the great comedy laughs. Leslie Nielsen is once again his lovable self as the funny but dedicated Lt. Frank Drebin laugh after laugh is produced from Nielsen he definitely qualifies himself as an all-time great comedy actor. If you must watch any movies or anything of the beautiful Priscilla Presley then make this the movie you watch. Priscilla gives a sexy performance as Jane Spencer this redhead in this movie is sure one to watch. This was the moment of time to watch Priscilla as this was the best she ever looked in front of the TV camera. The Naked Gun series would get better with the third movie but enjoy 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear you will have plenty of fun laughs and enjoy watching the lovely Priscilla Presley.

How do they come up with these things?!

[lee_eisenberg · 10/10 · 11 March 2006]

This one has Lt. Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) trying to stop villain Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet) from kidnapping a solar power advocate. That's the plot, but the movie is of course an excuse for a series of gags, many of which just pop out from the sides. And of course there's Frank's relationship with seductive Jane Spencer (Priscilla Presley). One of their scenes might make you recall a certain scene from "Ghost", and then what follows...well, all that I can say is: HOW DO THEY COME UP WITH THESE THINGS?!!!!!!!!!!!!! I guess that the movie's only weird aspect is seeing O.J. Simpson as Nordberg. But if we can ignore that, the rest is a hoot, especially the opening sequence, the outlines of people's bodies, and the zoo scene. Just great.

Very Amusing Comedy.

[rmax304823 · 7/10 · 6 March 2012]

This is a sequel to "The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad" with the same lead actors.

When you see "sequel" in a description of a movie, it's usually a bad sign, like Cheynes-Stokes breathing. In this case, the sequel is so funny that there isn't time enough for its weaknesses to register. One gag follows another so quickly that the viewer is overwhelmed.

There IS some repetition. What was funny and surprising in the original is no longer surprising but still funny. Well, I'll give an example. In the end credits of the first movie we see the name of the Best Boy, and it's followed by a credit for the Worst Boy (Adolf Hitler). Here, the end credits give us the name of the Set Painter, followed by the names of Impressionist Painters, Vincent van Gogh and Edgar ("Skip") Degas.

The story, which doesn't count for much, is organized around an evil cabal of oil and coal millionaires who want to defeat any efforts to switch to renewable energy sources. I can imagine some among us being offended. More socialist propaganda. And the actor who plays George H. W. Bush comes off as rather a dull bulb but, as far as that goes, I don't know whether the writers have humiliated him more than they humiliated Queen Elizabeth II in the original.

Much of the humor is fresh and a lot of it takes place in the background. When Frank Drebbin is depressed he winds up drinking in a bar specializing in depression. While a singer moans out lines about wishing she could wake up dead, we see large photographs of disasters on the walls -- the San Francisco earthquake, the Hindenberg explosion, the sinking of the Titanic, the Ford Edsel, and Michael Dukakis.

The cast is as good as it was in the original. Leslie Nielson handles the part of Drebbin well, although he's a little old for Priscilla Presley. Though -- I don't know -- if her IMDb.com biography and my arithmetic is correct, she was in her mid-30s when this was shot, and could pass for someone ten years younger. George Kennedy, always affable, provides excellent support. Seeing O. J. Simpson is depressing, even when he's involved in one of the gags.

One of the funniest gags, really outrageous, is when Richard Griffiths is bound to his wheelchair against some metal shelving. The shelving is being shaken by accident. The objects that fall from the top shelf and hit him unerringly on the head are hilarious -- a bowling ball, an anvil, a can of oil followed by a carton of Styrofoam peanuts.

I don't want to spell anymore out but must mention that the dialog is as sharp as the action. Presley is describing a suspect -- "A white guy. Big mustache. Six feet." And Drebbin remarks: "That's a pretty big mustache." It's really very funny.

Very enjoyable sequel to a classic

[TheLittleSongbird · 8/10 · 12 June 2011]

When it comes to comedy, the original Naked Gun is a classic. This sequel may not quite be up to par, it is too short for my tastes and one or two of the gags come so fast you are in danger of missing them, such as the items on the hostess's tray,in the blues' cafe but it is very funny and enjoyable.

The production values are crisp as usual, with good photography and editing and striking location work. The dialogue is dumb, but in a good way, this is not the dumb humour where it is so stupid you forget to laugh, this is the dumb humour that is silly but still makes you smile and laugh.

The story is quickly paced and never fails to interest me, while the gags on the whole are superbly timed and there are lots of them. My personal favourites are the wonderful send-up of the pottery scene from Ghost and the headline proclaiming that Elvis is alive and well, also the beginning sets the tone of the film very well. With most of the original cast returning and some new faces along the way, the cast are a delight, and the characters are fun. Leslie Nielson once again gives an inspired performance, and Priscilla Presley and George Kennedy give nice support. Also strong are Robert Goulet(as the villain) and Lloyd Bochner, and seeing Richard Griffiths was fun too.

All in all, very enjoyable. 8/10 Bethany Cox

The gang is all here and so are the laughs

[duce122 · 6/10 · 21 July 2003]

The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) D: David Zucker. Leslie Nielsen, Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy, OJ Simpson, Robert Goulet, Richard Griffiths, Jacqueline Brookes, Lloyd Bochner, Tim O'Connor. Silly sequel has Lt. Frank Drebin returning, this time to save the environment from the energy businesses. The gang is all here and so are the laughs, although not nearly as funny as its predecessor. RATING: 6 out of 10. Rated PG-13 for sexual innuendoes, slapstick violence, and profanity.

Return Agent Frank Debrin with several laughs and similar elements to predecessor film

[ma-cortes · 5/10 · 5 January 2006]

Frank Debrin (Leslie Nielsen) again in this second part , this time a politician (Richard Griffiths) is abducted and the lieutenant must resolve the conflict when there takes place a scheme carried out by different power centers trying to take rules for adoption a new policy . Meanwhile , he goes on enamored his anterior girlfriend (Pricilla Priestley) who keeps away herself from him . The film has been planned by ZAZ : Jim Abrahams , Jerry Zucker and David Zucker (besides , as screenwriter Pat Proft) , they are American satirists with successful works and longtime collaborators and made their own comedy troupe ,the ¨Kentucky Fried Theather¨. As ¨Airplane¨ along with ¨Naked gun¨ series remain as their most commercial works with the exception of Jerry Zucker's ¨Ghost¨ . In fact , The love scene between Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley involving a pottery wheel is a send-up of a similar, more romantic scene in Ghost (1990) starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore .

Nielsen makes another genre spoof with great loads of gags , slapdash and slapstick . He is the dumber police officer from Peter Sellers as Inspector Clouseau . The parody is continuous , hilarious , surrealist , absurd and being sometimes gross-out , but some moments here and there it is also bold and intelligent . As always , there are the habitual cinematic references , being an amusement to find them out ; thus , a homage by director David Zucker to his brother Jerry with smile to roar and images of getting up a pyramid in ¨Ten commandments¨ simulating sexual style . Plus , there are incorrect politically sketches as the jokes at a paralytic and to Barbara Bush . Usuals cameos and invited actors are reduced ; thus , is only appeared Zsa Zsa Gabor. The motion picture will appeal to Leslie Nielsen fans and lunatic humor lovers . Rating : Average but entertaining and amusing .

I loved this one...I really did!!!!

[rogelioduron · 21 May 2004]

I just saw this film with a couple of friends and some beers and man we laughed so damn hard at it..It had some gags i didn't even remembered, The one that got us crying in laughter is at the very ending when a bunch of people are asleep and one of them is all arched in a weird way sleeping in a table..you gotta see it to get it...How ridiculous and funny it was!!!!! Leslie Nielson is a great guy I'm so sorry about his performance in Scarymovie 3 and those movies that squashed the good and funny memories movies like these gave us fans. Priscila Presley is Gorgeous...she looks fine...but this movie dates back to 1992..so i guess now a days she must look very old..I guess. Anyhow the film was great and i remember good as yesterday the time this film came out, it came out a week before The Terminator 2 and Leslie Nielsen used to do this television spots saying: Hasta la vista..baby...they were so damn funny..I hope someone remembers them...Or someone gets them for a DVD. its a definite 10 out of 10 on Comedy.

Still funny

[Quinoa1984 · 7/10 · 25 October 2000]

This might not be the highlight of the ZAZ team career, but at least it's somewhat inspired (I loved the gags involving Barbara Bush, Nordberg and Robert Goulet as a villain). The zany plot follows Lt. Drebin (Nielson who is always hilarious no matter where he is) against oil energy tycoons who wants to deplete energy. Or is that right? I guess a Naked Gun movie shouldn't be mixed with a smart plot, just go for the gags, which there are. Big liability, not as fresh as the original. A-

Ridiculously funny.

[Calicodreamin · 7/10 · 27 January 2020]

Leslie Nelson is the king of dead pan humor, making you laugh out loud on more than one occasion. The plot (when scrutinized) is absolutely ridiculous, but it really doesn't matter. The jokes usually land, and the acting is pretty good. Go in with low expectations and it's enjoyable.

Stronger Than the First

[gavin6942 · 7/10 · 1 December 2015]

Lieutenant Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) discovers that his ex-girlfriend's new beau is involved in a plot to kidnap a scientist who advocates solar energy.

It's not very often a sequel is better than the original. This may be one of those rare occasions, though. The first was good, but never seemed to fully reach its full potential. Here, we have a complete film, maybe the strongest of the trilogy. A good villain, some nice cameos, and a terrible George Bush impersonation. (Barbara Bush is much more realistic.) The humor is grand, and you have to respect the casting of Robert Goulet. I mean, gee, he is suave, smooth, and really could be a great hero or likable villain. Sadly, he is no longer with us.

Hilarious sequel to 'The Naked Gun: From The Files of Police Squad' **** out of *****

[Welshfilmfan · 8/10 · 19 January 2009]

The Naked Gun: From the files of Police Squad was a huge hit back in 1988, so three years later, everyone returns for this funny sequel.

LT. Frank Drebin is back (The legend that is Leslie Nielsen) he's now split from Girlfriend Jane (Pricilla Presley) whose now involved romantically with shady Businessman Quentin Hapsburg (Robert Goulet). Drebin and his cop buddies, Capt Ed Hocken (George Kennedy) & Det. Norberg (O.J.Simpson) investigate when a Scientist Dr Meinheimer (Richard Griffiths) who advocates Solar Energy ahead of Oil,Coal & Nuclear prepares to publish his report to the President, Is suddenly kidnapped and a doppelganger (Griffiths Again) is put in his place. So LT Drebin once again hilariously saves the day.

The Naked Gun 2 1/2: The Smell of Fear, while does have a quick cash-in feel, is actually a really good sequel which is almost as good as the original, With funny Gags throughout, The Zucker Brothers and Pat Proft are on top form again.

**** out of *****

Follwed by The Naked Gun 33 1/3 : The Final Insult, while still good and a masterpiece compared to Diasater Movie (2008) or Epic Movie (2007) is slightly inferior to it's predecessors

Decent sequel

[dieseldemon85 · 7/10 · 2 January 2024]

In 1991 the Zucker's treated us to a continuation in the Frank Drebin Police Squad story. All supporting characters return, and Norberg's O. J Simpson gets to do a bit more in this showing he did have comedic acting ability. In this the wealthy businessman with evil plan is played by Robert Goulet who is invested in big oil and kidnaps a respected dr who is to speak at a conference suggesting alternate means. There are a few good scenes with characters playing President G. H Bush and first lady Barbara. Not quite as strong as the first film but a decent follow up, ending bomb similar to the one used in Bond film Goldfinger. 3/5.

A sequel that delivers!

[guyfromjerzee · 8/10 · 5 August 2004]

In my opinion, this movie's almost as funny as the first "Naked Gun." It also contains a good deal of belly laughs. My favorite gag is the one in which Leslie Nielsen tries to climb over the roof with a grappling hook and accidentally catches onto the collar of a Doberman. Everything that made the first movie work made this one work as well. I have no complaints. Even Robert Goulet delivers a good performance as the villain. I'm always suspicious of musicians, since most of them do turn out to be horrendous actors, but not in this case. If you enjoyed the original, you'll enjoy the sequel! Unfortunately, it's hard to find comedies this funny nowadays.

Good but....

[akshatmahajan · 6/10 · 17 December 2022]

After watching the first part, I was excited for the second part. I watched it but I didn't enjoy it as much as the first part. It was entertaining and enjoyable but most of the jokes and comedy scenes were the copy of first part which makes it less funny. The story, direction, acting, screenplay, jokes everything felt copy paste of the first part. Nothing felt original. This doesn't mean that the movie was bad. The movie was good but you will feel like you have already seen these type of things.

Overall, it was a above average parody movie which you will enjoy watching but don't expect too much.

Could anyone else make ineptitude so funny?

[IridescentTranquility · 8/10 · 9 October 2005]

It's a bit difficult to review a Naked Gun film objectively, without getting side-tracked into talking about all the little things that I find funny about this film. It is said that a comedy is the hardest type of script to write, so I take my hat off to the writers of Naked Gun 2 1/2. I don't know how they have the creative power to generate so much visual humour.

Naked Gun 2 1/2 - as with all the Naked Gun films - is as much about the spoken lines as it is the visual comedy, which is particularly thick on the ground. Catastrophe and disaster follow Frank Drebin like a shadow - especially in the opening sequence when he slams a door in the face of Mrs. Bush twice, before causing her to hit her head on the table as he holds a chair out at a dinner party. There is a lot worth looking out for in this film that is imaginative particularly because it is incidental - the contorted chalk outlines on the floor of a crime scene, Jane wringing her handkerchief out into a practically full bucket, the background as Frank drives through "Little Italy", the discussion about boxing and the woman taking a shower behind his office door are all priceless.

The reason why I think Leslie Nielsen pulls off the character of Frank Drebin so fantastically well is his incredible facial expressions - they truly make his character. His incompetence is breathtaking and yet also breathtakingly funny - when he's in a group of three people wearing hard hats, his is the only one that manages to fall off and become mangled in machinery. He can't even manage to get the trouser section of a wetsuit on without difficulty. He has a fight with an intruder that involves a hairdryer and an electric toothbrush.

I also love the number of spoofs you can find in this film - the ship Hapsburg Valdez, Dr. Meinheimer's ET moment as he is catapulted through the sky, the parody of the famous scene from Ghost - and the losers' bar sequence with the incredibly depressing cabaret singer is just inspired. It takes a lot of talent to write comedy and parody, and Naked Gun is proof that when it's well done, it can be fantastic.

Hilarious stuff

[smatysia · 7/10 · 1 March 2006]

Hilarious stuff, both wry understated comedy, as well as the slapstick physical comedy. And let's not forget the sight gags. Leslie Nielsen and the Zuckers started this out in Airplane!, and it will never get any better than that. But still this one is funny. Priscilla Presley was so beautiful in this film. We all know Elvis was a bit of a perv about young girls, but Priscilla became much more beautiful as a mature woman than she ever was as a child-bride. And we have O.J. Simpson in the days before he started ventilating people. A lot of the stuff is quite dated, but funny still for those who were around and paying attention in those days. I recommend both of the first 2 NG movies. (I don't recall having seen the third)

Funny, but stupid

[rbverhoef · 5/10 · 6 February 2004]

The gags in this 'The Naked Gun'-sequel are so stupid that they become funny because of that. They are not really funny, I guess, but stupidity is something laughable sometimes. I had a pretty good time, some very hard laughs, but I can understand you will hate a movie like this. In fact, there is a really good chance you will.

To tell you the story would be stupid as well. There is one, kind of, but every scene is simply a set-up for another stupid gag. Lieutenant Frank Drebin (Leslie Nielsen) is the main character and he is probably the worst cop ever. Despite that he keeps doing sort of good things. There is also a love story between him and Jane (Priscilla Presley), and the best moments in the movie have to do with that part. Of course, if you don't like anything about it you will not agree.

If you like this kind of movies you will probably like this one as well, although it is not as funny as the original 'The Naked Gun', 'Airplane' or the 'Hot Shots!'-movies.