The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: June 28, 1991

7.3	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 55 Ratings

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Kai82Aug 15, 2020

The rare case were the sequel is equally good or even better. They master using tropes, stereotypes and abstruse situations to create a great comedy. It is again a parody of police movies and the story is about green energy and shadyThe rare case were the sequel is equally good or even better. They master using tropes, stereotypes and abstruse situations to create a great comedy. It is again a parody of police movies and the story is about green energy and shady businesses. Leslie Nielsen is again Frank Drebin who gets trough many of the most hilarious situations without losing his seriousness. This alone works so well. The other strength is the humor and writing by Zucker / Abrahams / Zucker. They took care that all jokes work. Practically you don't stop laughing as the satire, parodies and humorous nonsense takes over. The later parodies or spoof movies were just a line of gags put together without much care. Here it is like organically grown. With that I mean that non of the jokes is out of place. They all work really well and are creative for the setting and world building. The cast is also great and return to their respective roles. Priscilla Presley, George Kennedy and O. J. Simpson are so funny and entertaining. For the new cast we have Robert Hapsburg who is a great villain and Richard Griffion who does an excellent job in his 2 roles. I will also praise John Roarke who is an incredible President Bush. Overall this is a firework of gags and entertainment from a time were comedies or spoof movies were really good. A must recommendation see if you enjoy this kind of humor.… Expand

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gracjanskiApr 22, 2020

Another classic movie with Leslie Nielsen full of funny scenes. You need to focus to get all the humour, just like in the first movie.

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eva3si0nMar 17, 2022

The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell Of Fear classic sequel. There is good black humor, the comedy is absurd too. You can recommend to anyone who liked the first part.

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liamexeMay 30, 2023

Decent sequel, especially in the context of comedies, where there is typically a significant decline in originality and quality from the first to the second sequel. Undoubtedly not as nice as the original, primarily because you are accustomedDecent sequel, especially in the context of comedies, where there is typically a significant decline in originality and quality from the first to the second sequel. Undoubtedly not as nice as the original, primarily because you are accustomed to it at this point. Additionally, it would have been challenging to equal the first's uniqueness and humour. Nevertheless, really humorous and engaging. Excellent sight gags and clever, humorous banter. Quite quotable. Leslie Nielsen had a fantastic performance in the major role, much as in the previous film. There aren't many other comedians or performers who spring to mind who could have nailed the part. George Kennedy does a good job as Nielsen's clown's straight guy.… Expand

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imthenoobDec 12, 2019

The plot kind of takes away from the comedy a little bit IMO. It's still a fun movie to watch but nowhere near as good as the original.

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MattBrady99Aug 17, 2021

Roger Ebert was right about Leslie Nielsen, he was "the Laurence Olivier of spoofs".

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amheretojudgeMar 7, 2019

The Same Amount Of Bullets.

The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell Of Fear Zucker's another bourgeois case is more genuine than we usually get in such crime detective films. I have been scratching my head over the years to understand what makes thisThe Same Amount Of Bullets.

The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell Of Fear

Zucker's another bourgeois case is more genuine than we usually get in such crime detective films. I have been scratching my head over the years to understand what makes this large scaled tomfoolery a success. From this installment of the franchise I could make my truce with believing that these guys are just aware of every possible angle a joke can be viewed from. This is how they are drawing their major laughs. So smooth and so smart is their vocab, utterly convincing in their benign ideologies, you HAVE to nod along with them.

And these are not just few chuckles or pity laughs, but to a point where you find yourself on floor, hoping for them to stop this stupidity and also wanting for more. The commitment on expressing those hilarious written words on screen is something that should come in handy in this genre. Always improvising and keeping true to their loud character developments and arcs of the film- it sounds preposterous to point that out- but it is true. Everytime you think that they are just goofing around, they are fooling you.

There is always that one piece of note that helps them end on a satisfying note, in here it is a workaholic Leslie Nielsen sacrificing his work for Priscilla Presley. The supporting cast are often the butt of the joke but it's their blatant fumbles and ignorance that helps Nielson repeat his mistakes. Gags that soars above all are a thrilling dancing number, a sensual spoof encounter between lead characters, an old lady beaten unknowingly by Nielsen, all the given speeches in the film and him attempting to uncuff himself. The Naked Gun 2 ½: The Smell Of Fear frankly smells funny, hold on to your seat, this sequel respects the childishness of its prequel.… Expand

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MATMApr 22, 2021

This movie really isn't good, but I will admit that it had me chuckling many times. I give it a D, just don’t bother.

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