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Liam Neeson is Leslie Nielsen's son in the new "The Naked Gun" movie, a safe and familiar but welcome throwback.

Neeson's turn as Frank Drebin Jr. in Paramount's reboot of The Naked Gun has reignited interest in slapstick comedies and brought new life to a classic franchise. The film's strong box office performance and overwhelmingly positive critical reception prompted speculation about possible sequels.