Overview
- Liam Neeson embraces Leslie Nielsen’s deadpan legacy as Lt. Frank Drebin Jr. while Pamela Anderson injects bombshell charm into the role of Beth Davenport.
- Akiva Schaffer directs and co-wrote the 85-minute PG-13 film with Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, blending classic slapstick with modern satire of tech moguls.
- Critics highlight a relentless barrage of puns, sight gags and clever wordplay that sustain roaring laughter through most of the film.
- Some reviewers observe pacing dips in the middle act when the plot thickens around Danny Huston’s villainous tech tycoon Richard Cane.
- Energizing supporting turns from Paul Walter Hauser, Kevin Durand, CCH Pounder and Liza Koshy plus surprise cameos bolster the reboot’s nostalgic yet fresh appeal.