MovieChat Forums > The Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear (1991) Discussion > The original is a lot funnier.

The original is a lot funnier.

posted 5 years ago by McQualude (4231)
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Currently has a 6.9 on IMDB, original has a 7.6. The original is riot, I laugh my ass off watching it but 2.5 only gets a few chuckles out of me. I think it tries way too hard to one up the original, trying to force the laughs, whereas the original had a natural flow and better timing to the gags.

[–] trevorh321 (5495) 4 years ago

I agree the first film is funnier but I have grown to appreciate this movie, too.

[–] FFNogoodnik (775) 4 years ago

The "original"? Naked Gun 2 1/2 is not a remake.

[–] McQualude (4231) 4 years ago

Didn't say it was.

[–] Drooch (5333) 4 years ago

I think they’re both 10/10 comedies. It’s the third film that really lets the side down.

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[–] MikeCable (1860) 4 years ago

Go even further and check out the Police Squad! TV series on which it is derived from, and get ready to enjoy six episodes of great comedy of the likes we will never see again.

Then when you're finished with that, check out the two seasons of Sledge Hammer! TV show which blends Dirty Harry with Frank Drebin.

[–] McQualude (4231) 4 years ago

I have seen those but it's been a loooong time. Thanks for reminding me. Are they streaming anywhere?

[–] MikeCable (1860) 4 years ago

Not that I know of sorry. I got the DVD of Police Squad! which is great for the commentaries. Sledge Hammer! I saw on download years ago.

[–] EleazarHisSon (751) a year ago

I agree that the second can't top the original, but it does have some of its moments. The ET. spoof was hilarious and on par with the landing on the queen in the first movie.