Well, this is one movie I don't have to worry about giving a plot description for. Not because it's one of those movies where I think most everyone has seen (although most probably have), but simply for the fact that it just doesn't matter. Naked Gun is from the famous ZAZ team of Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker and David Zucker, who are known for slapstick comedy which was highlighted by their classic Airplane!. In Naked Gun, the late Leslie Nielsen plays Lt. Frank Drebin of Police Squad who is on the case of an assassination attempt on the Queen of England, who is visiting Los Angeles. George Kennedy and O.J. Simpson have supporting roles as co-workers at Police Squad. Priscilla Presley plays the love interest of Lt. Drebin. There's really not too much to say about this movie. It's not a masterpiece of cinema or anything like that, but it is simply one of the funniest movies ever made. It's hard to believe at one time Leslie Nielsen was a leading dramatic actor because he just seems perfect for these slapstick comedy roles. If you are having a down day and just need a good laugh, pop in Naked Gun and watch the worries melt away.
(Naked Gun spawned two sequels that are not as good but are pretty funny themselves. May as well give them all a shot)
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