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

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matthias s The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear keeps the laughs flying faster than Frank Drebin can misfire his gun. I’m watching these again before the new one drops, and honestly — maybe an unpopular opinion — but I liked this one more than the original. It builds on the first film’s absurdity with sharper timing and even sillier setups, while still managing a surprisingly coherent police story. The chemistry between Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley clicks better this time, giving the chaos a touch of heart. It’s goofy, quotable, and gloriously over-the-top — classic Zucker-style mayhem done right. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review bob t Even funnier than the first! Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/25 Full Review Lasse L Just as funny as the first. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 09/27/25 Full Review chris m zucker does it again. from the very first moment, 'the naked gun 2: the smell of fear' bursts with overflowing humor that provokes laughter almost without pause. leslie nielsen, in an unshakable state of grace, once again demonstrates that his charisma is untouchable and that his character, with its mix of absurd seriousness and involuntary comedy, remains one of the most iconic in classic comedy. david zucker reaffirms his absolute mastery of the genre here, orchestrating a succession of gags that keep the viewer in constant anticipation, genuinely wondering what will happen in the next scene. the world he creates, filled with characters displaying ridiculous attitudes and deliberately over-the-top behaviors, serves as the perfect stage to elevate both physical and verbal humor to a level that is simultaneously absurd and clever. it is true that, in terms of freshness, this sequel does not quite match the unstoppable spark of the first installment. nevertheless, the film sustains itself thanks to the energy of its cast and the precision of its comic timing, delivering moments that, although slightly less brilliant than the originals, become memorable scenes capable of eliciting genuine laughter. ultimately, 'the naked gun 2: the smell of fear' may not surpass its predecessor, but it stands as a solid and endearing comedy, with enough ingenuity to continue asserting the enduring appeal of absurd and parodic humor in cinema. spanish: zucker lo vuelve a hacer. desde el primer instante, 'the naked gun 2: the smell of fear' arranca con un humor desbordante que arranca carcajadas casi sin darte respiro. leslie nielsen, en un estado de gracia inalterable, vuelve a demostrar que su carisma es intocable y que su personaje, con su mezcla de seriedad absurda y comicidad involuntaria, sigue siendo uno de los más icónicos de la comedia clásica. david zucker reafirma aquí su dominio absoluto del género, orquestando una sucesión de gags que mantienen al espectador en constante expectativa, preguntándose con genuina curiosidad qué ocurrirá en el siguiente plano. el universo creado, poblado por personajes que exhiben actitudes ridículas y comportamientos deliberadamente disparatados, funciona como un escenario perfecto para llevar el humor físico y verbal a un nivel tan ridículo como inteligente. es cierto que, en términos de frescura, esta secuela no alcanza la chispa imparable de la primera entrega. sin embargo, la película consigue sostenerse gracias a la energía de su reparto y a la precisión de su timing cómico, ofreciendo momentos que, aunque algo menos brillantes que los originales, se convierten en escenas memorables capaces de provocar carcajadas sinceras. en definitiva, 'the naked gun 2: the smell of fear' quizá no logre superar a su predecesora, pero se afianza como una comedia sólida y entrañable, con suficiente ingenio para seguir reivindicando la vigencia del humor absurdo y paródico en el cine. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/18/25 Full Review Marce S Just as hillarious as the first movie Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/13/25 Full Review Sam W More silly and goofy antics with ample one liners and farce but the gags weren’t as good or as frequent as in the first film. The ecological political storyline was rather dry but there were still some iconic scenes and laugh out loud moments and the lead characters put on a good show. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/25/25 Full Review Read all reviews

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