Plot: After Frank Drebin Jr. gets a little too rowdy while trying to prevent a bank robbery, he is taken off the case and assigned to a smaller crime. However, after a brief investigation, Drebin discovers that both cases are linked. Even when his boss tells him to back off, Drebin can't help himself, and he follows his instinct.
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August 19, 2025
I think few people suspected this film to be a critical success, but lo and behold. The reasons for that are twofold. Liam Neeson is a terrific cast (not an obvious choice, but those who watched his little cameo in Extra knew he was capable enough), and Akiva Schaffer's direction. A man who isn't afraid to go all-in on the comedy.
There are references to the original, to the films the original parodied, and references to popular media from the past three decades. Everything's a gag, a pun, a joke. There aren't excursions to other genres, unless it's for comedic purposes. And despite some obvious misses and tired jokes here and there, there's way more material that hits the mark. It seems that comedies are making a hesitant return, and it's about time, too. Lots of fun!