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Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult
1994 83 min United States of America PG-13 0+
★6.7
Comedy, Crime
Director: Peter Segal
🎭 Based on
«Police Squad!»
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Description
Frank Drebin is persuaded out of retirement to go undercover in a state prison. There he has to find out what top terrorist, Rocco, has planned for when he escapes. Adding to his problems, Frank's wife, Jane, is desperate for a baby.
Budget:
$30M
US Gross:
$51.13M
Worldwide:
$132.03M
Starring
Leslie Nielsen
Actor
Priscilla Presley
Actor
George Kennedy
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst New Star
Razzie Awards 1995
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Naked Gun 33⅓: The Final Insult is generally viewed as a fitting, albeit occasionally repetitive, conclusion to the beloved comedy trilogy. While critics and audiences are divided on whether it maintains the high standard of its predecessors, Leslie Nielsen's iconic performance remains the universally praised anchor of the film.
| Acting | Leslie Nielsen’s dedicated and straight-faced performance as Frank Drebin is the essential element that keeps the film engaging and successful. | |
| Ending | The climactic parody of the Oscar ceremony is widely considered a comedic highlight and a masterclass in satire. | |
| Originality | The film suffers from franchise fatigue, with many critics noting that the jokes feel recycled or less clever compared to the first two installments. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some appreciate the constant barrage of visual gags and parodies, while others find the plot thin and the humor hit-or-miss. | |
| Direction | The directorial shift from David Zucker to Peter Segal creates a divide in reception, with some finding the new approach refreshing and others missing the original series' creative spark. |