
Now available on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K UHD, this film marks a bit of a shift for Liam Neeson. Like Leslie Nielsen before him, Neeson was primarily a dramatic actor until the success of ‘Taken’ turned him into an action star. Though he’d seemed to move away from action roles, he was convinced to try comedy, following in Nielsen’s footsteps by playing the part with a completely serious demeanor. For Nielsen, this type of role, while defining his career, unfortunately meant he was never again seen as a serious dramatic actor. But times have changed, and Neeson does a great job as the son of Frank Drebin. He’s done comedy before, appearing in Seth MacFarlane’s ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’ (2014), but this ‘Naked Gun’ remake is even better. It successfully captures the spirit and style of the original with its classic slapstick and silly humor. In a time when many movies are dark and serious, this film offers a delightfully dumb and refreshing escape, and audiences clearly agreed, with the film earning $102 million at the box office.