The Naked Gun movie branded 'buffoonery' as others hail reboot as 'masterclass'

Film critics provide reviews of Naked Gun remake following the success of the original film starring Leslie Nielsen who played the legendary Frank Drebin

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Ahead of it's release, the remake of Naked Gun had a lot to live up to considering the original, starring Leslie Nielsen, became a cult classic across the world. But it looks as though Liam Neeson's who plays Frank Drebin Jnr, who is on a mission to solve a murder to halt the closure of the police department, has nailed it.

The crime comedy film has garnered rave reviews by film critics on Rotten Tomato as it successfully introduces "deadpan buffoonery", while feeding in a gripping plot. One critic wrote: "Director Akiva Schaffer and his co-writers, Dan Gregor and Doug Mand, get to the heart of the humor in a non-ironic, non-revisionist fashion."

A writer from the New York Times penned: "As the movie continues, though, [Neeson] adds emotional texture to the character and another, somewhat similar yet also different-enough Frank Drebin emerges." It comes after one Top Gear host admitted he 'never got along' with Jeremy Clarkson as he made a bold statement.

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Meanwhile another critic for The Times added: "See it with an audience, and experience the rare and wonderful pleasure of a crowd scrambling to keep up with one of the stupidest films it’s ever seen." And a fourth person said: "So dense with jokes, gags and references to noir tropes and cop shows that it is impossible to clock them all on a single viewing."

Meanwhile a fourth person added: "Reviving a cult classic like The Naked Gun is a bit like bringing slapstick to a funeral — gutsy, awkward, and, when done right, oddly cathartic. Director Schaffer attempts just that, blending puns, parodies, and pop culture into a screwball cocktail... "

And it seems the sentiments of the critics is also echoed among fans of the film. One person said: "A funny movie that delivered what was advertised!" A second said: "loved this film. Silly and refreshing. Liam and Pam are awesome together."

And a third added: "If you a fan of the originals will enjoy this. Classic Naked Gun humor gotta always be paying attention."

Aside from the success of the film another talking point among fans is the chemistry between Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson.

In an interview with People magazine, Liam, 73, candidly confessed to being "madly in love" with the mum of two. At the time, he told the publication: "With Pamela, first off, I’m madly in love with her."

He added: "She’s just terrific to work with. I can’t compliment her enough, I’ll be honest with you. No huge ego. She just comes in to do the work. She’s funny and so easy to work with. She’s going to be terrific in the film."

And in response to his comments, Pamela who was formerly a pin up girl following her lengthy stint on nineties TV show Baywatch, claimed that he was "the perfect gentleman".

She added: "He brings out the best in you…with respect, kindness, and depth of experience. It was an absolute honor to work with him."

And while the couple have been careful to only discuss their work life, Pamela let slip their relationship spilled over into their personal life as she even cooked for him.

In May, she revealed: "I also baked my sourdough bread for therapy and regularly shared with him, along with cookies and muffins."

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