Is that raw sewerage? YES. I LOVE IT.

ZylonBane on 23/3/2009 at 15:51

Quote Posted by fett

My favorite comedy movies of all time - they could make 20 of these and I'd still go see them. Something about Nielson makes him very unfunny unless he's doing his Police Squad shtick.

I believe that something he needs to be funny is called "good writing".

Jason Moyer on 23/3/2009 at 16:05

Quote Posted by fett

Something about Nielson makes him very unfunny unless he's doing his Police Squad shtick.

Surely you can't be serious?

Turtle on 23/3/2009 at 16:13

As long as it's funnier than Jane Austen's: Mafia!, I'll probably see it.

Aerothorn on 23/3/2009 at 16:19

Yeah, it'll be sad without OJ.

That said, if this is really going to happen...I haven't been this hyped for a film since...I dunno, The Life Aquatic? Except this is more so. I grew up with Naked Gun; the original is a CLASSIC, and the second one is better than one would expect for a quick sequel. 33 1/3 isn't so hot, though it has its moments.

This sounds really awesome. Austin Powers had its moments, but there hasn't been a truly great spoof film since the original Naked Gun (though there have been some good mockumentaries, such as The Specials). Really excited about this.

Also, I've never heard of Sledge Hammer. I am totally tracking that down.

henke on 23/3/2009 at 16:29

Heh, Sledge Hammer was like the greatest show ever when I was 10. Then again I also thought that the Cannonball Run and Smokey and the Bandit movies were cinematic masterpieces. Watching clips from Sledge Hammer on YouTube a few weeks ago I can tell the passing of time and the maturing of henke has not been kind on ol' Sledgy. Still, it hits (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crgzlRuhCL0&feature=related) some high notes.

Hopefully I can still enjoy a new Naked Gun.

Quote Posted by Aerothorn

there hasn't been a truly great spoof film since the original Naked Gun

Edgar Wright's Spaced-gang and Judd Apatow's Jew-Tang Clan have made some great spoof movies in recent years. Check out Shaun of the Dead and Walk Hard.

Stitch on 23/3/2009 at 16:29

Aerothorn letting his hair down itt

Having said all that, I initially thought this thread was a joke.

Queue on 23/3/2009 at 17:04

Thanks for posting this, Scots. The thought of them actually making a film such as this fills me with urges I've never quite felt before. Yes--I'm off to hang myself, right-fucking-now.

First movie I ever saw in an actual theater was Smokey and the Bandit (saw Star Wars at a drive-in), and I turned out all right.

demagogue on 23/3/2009 at 17:29

I can only imagine a missing OJ would be a comedy opportunity. I sense a running gag in it already. I mean, who hasn't been wondering what the Naked Gun joke on OJ is going to be after all these years?

Matthew on 23/3/2009 at 17:34

Count me in as another aficionado of the Police Squad. I am looking forward to this mightily, if it happens.

Scots Taffer on 23/3/2009 at 23:01

Quote Posted by Aerothorn

there hasn't been a truly great spoof film since the original Naked Gun

Just backing up my man henke, Frost-Pegg-Wright's work on Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz are among the best parodies on record period.