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[–] takeda@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (2 children)

It wasn't terrible, but still not as good as the original. I don't think anyone can replace Leslie Nielsen.

[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 14 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Casting Liam Neeson is strong evidence they understood the assignment. You need a dramatic actor to lead a Naked Gun film.

[–] ColeSloth@discuss.tchncs.de 10 points 2 days ago

You need an actor with a name that's hilariously similar to Leslie Nelson. Lol

I'm convinced this was 90% of the reason he was picked.

[–] nomy@lemmy.zip 6 points 2 days ago

I agree with this, it was a Naked Gun movie and as a standalone product I enjoyed it quite a bit.

It wasn't Leslie Nielsen, but they do have the same initials so that's good enough for me.