Neeson proves to be a perfect successor to the iconic Leslie Nielsen, delivering each ridiculous joke with deadpan charm. Frank Jr is just as oblivious to the innuendo he drops everywhere or the carnage he leaves in his wake. He also has terrific chemistry with Anderson, who also dives fully into the nonsense without cracking a smile. Together, they generate a continual stream of riotously funny moments. The supporting performers and cameo players gamely indulge in the slapstick and wordplay, while never upstaging Neeson and Anderson.

This is a rare comedy that keeps us laughing from the goofy prologue all the way to the final post-credit silliness. While this movie is more risk-averse than its predecessors, Schaffer is also willing to try some jaw-droppingly stupid things. This is a legacy sequel that picks up the ball and runs with it, continuing the story with an all-new cast that echoes original characters without trying to recreate them beat by beat (although the Priscilla Presley cameo is far too brief). It's also so much fun that we never want it to end.

themes, language, violence, innuendo

24.Jul.25

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