Surely these are the funniest moments... Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most hilarious Leslie Nielsen moments on film.
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00:00This woman has to be gotten to a hospital.
00:01A hospital? What is it?
00:03It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now.
00:06Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we're counting down our picks
00:09for the most hilarious Leslie Nielsen moments on film.
00:13So what are you gonna do about it, copper?
00:14Why should I tell you?
00:16Maybe this will help.
00:18Number 10.
00:19Escaping the train, wrongfully accused.
00:22In this funny scene, Leslie Nielsen's Ryan Harrison finds himself in an unlikely situation.
00:28I'm innocent. I've been wrongfully accused.
00:31Guilt or innocence, that's not my job.
00:33It's my duty to pick up scum-sucking pucks like yourself who are accused of a crime.
00:37The character ends up wrongly convicted and escaping a bus accident.
00:41But things take a turn in this comical sequence.
00:44Oh no, a train!
00:48This parody of The Fugitive takes you into a fantastical world where trains come alive.
00:52Nielsen's hero narrowly avoids injury, although he still must outrun a locomotive.
00:57It's so absurd that it's hard not to love it.
01:00Defying all logic, this thriller spoof gleefully breaks the rules
01:04so the comedy star can get big laughs.
01:14Number 9.
01:15Nail Gun, superhero movie.
01:18Leslie Nielsen plays Albert Riker in this spoof film.
01:21He is much different than Uncle Ben from the Spider-Man comics,
01:24accidentally testing his nephew with a nail gun.
01:28Oh my god, how did you do that?
01:33Uh, it's easier than it looks.
01:36Rick shows off his fast reflexes before the uncle tries the same with Kevin Hart's tray.
01:41The latter has a much more violent reaction to the nail,
01:44flailing around in pain as Nielsen's character doesn't bat an eye.
01:48I find that hard to believe.
01:50It's a chaotic moment with a great mix of comedic styles.
01:54The older comedian shows he can brighten up a scene with just a few lines and some choice reactions.
01:59What else can you do?
02:01Number 8.
02:01Training, Repossessed.
02:03If you love The Exorcist, you might enjoy this cleverly titled parody.
02:07Leslie Nielsen plays Father Jedediah Maiai, who prepares for another exorcism.
02:12What do you say, Maiai?
02:15No.
02:18No!
02:20By god, you may not!
02:23This involves an in-depth and comical routine,
02:26blending horror parody with a sports movie like Rocky.
02:29Nielsen gives his all as he drains a shake and boxes a chicken.
02:37It all plays out like an entertaining training montage.
02:40He even throws in the sign of the cross,
02:42but he does it as many times as possible in another silly beat.
02:46This comical salute to the William Friedkin film might not be the most sophisticated,
02:51but it does have enjoyable scenes that let Nielsen flex his comedy chops.
03:06Many of the gags in The Naked Gun are based around simple jokes you can't help but love.
03:11This particular setup features Frank Drebben questioning a dock worker.
03:15You familiar with that face?
03:17I don't know.
03:18My memory ain't so great.
03:20Oh, yeah?
03:21Maybe this will refresh your memory.
03:23I don't know, still kind of hazy.
03:25When the latter isn't answering questions,
03:27the detective decides to make a bold move.
03:29The scene then flips on its head when the worker needs information from Drebben.
03:33Why do you want to know?
03:34I can't tell you that.
03:35Well, maybe this will help.
03:37These two characters end up trading bills back and forth
03:40in a funny reversal of a typical interrogation.
03:43Nielsen's performance here really sells the silly concept
03:46in another example of his comedic talents.
03:48When the pair starts up again,
03:50they keep the routine going like a classic vaudeville team.
03:53Maybe this will help.
03:55I still don't think I should tell you.
03:57Can you spot me at 20?
03:59How about now?
04:00All right, I'm going down to Ludwig's office.
04:01I'll find out if you're telling the truth.
04:07In a fantastic casting choice,
04:09Scary Movie 3 gives us a chance to see Leslie Nielsen
04:12as an anxious and alien-averse president.
04:15We don't want to panic.
04:16Very few presidents have faced a crisis like this.
04:19I wonder what President Ford will have done.
04:22Well, the buck stops here.
04:23During an awards ceremony,
04:24Harris thinks he's surrounded by imposters.
04:27In a sudden and violent twist,
04:29Nielsen attacks everyone regardless of who they are.
04:32It's happening.
04:33I knew it.
04:33You'll never take me alive!
04:37She's scrabbling my brain!
04:38I'll get her!
04:40This includes a ridiculous encounter where he headbutts a girl.
04:43It's an absolutely bonkers series of moments
04:45that lead up to an equally wild escape.
04:47Nielsen plays the most extreme version of a politician,
04:51or at least what used to be the most extreme version.
04:55God, this is exciting.
04:56If you're excited, you should feel my nipples.
05:01After hot-wiring a car,
05:03Ryan Harrison must drive it as he endures a few malfunctions.
05:11Give me a second!
05:12I'm almost done!
05:13This results in some amazing physical comedy from Nielsen.
05:16Not only does he have to bounce around in the moving car,
05:19he also has to get out of it.
05:27Harrison keeps going despite the banana's predicament,
05:30leading to him having more funny convulsions once he exits.
05:34It is an undeniable masterclass in goofy movements.
05:37Without having to say a word,
05:39the actor levels the audience with laughter.
05:43It almost makes you forget that you're watching a parody of serious thrillers.
05:52During a tense situation at the Oscars,
05:55Lieutenant Frank Drebben tries to handle a hostage crisis.
05:58I believe that bomb belongs to me.
06:00I hand it over, Drebben.
06:02He's holding an explosive envelope,
06:04and the villain, Rocko Dillon, points a gun at Drebben's wife, Jane.
06:08In a moment of misguided thoughts,
06:10the hero switches the bomb for the firearm.
06:12This prompts some amazing reactions from the Academy Awards attendees.
06:18Leslie Nielsen plays the move-up in a confused performance
06:21that's all the better with this bonkers twist.
06:24As both a parody of hostage negotiations and high-stakes action,
06:27this finale delivers with an inspired decision
06:30that lets Nielsen be as goofy as ever.
06:33All right, give it up, Rocko, you're history.
06:35Look, George Hamilton!
06:37Come and get me, Drebben!
06:40Number three, Close Quarters Combat.
06:42The Naked Gun 2 1⁄2, The Smell of Fear.
06:45Most movie gunfights try to be slick, stylish, and as violent as possible.
06:50Frank, over there!
06:55Take cover!
06:56This particular one lets Leslie Nielsen's Frank Drebben do the exact opposite.
07:00The Naked Gun 2 1⁄2 features a scene in which Frank Drebben
07:04The Naked Gun 2 1⁄2 features a shootout where the lieutenant fires at assailants
07:09despite they're short distance away.
07:11It is a wonderful gag that makes fun of action movie choreography.
07:20Nielsen sells the urgency of the moment,
07:22but he also gives you the sense that his cop character is super inept.
07:26He manages to survive the ordeal,
07:28but still leaves us chuckling by fumbling his way through this set piece.
07:32Hard work!
07:33Cover me, I'm going in!
07:36Number two, Leaving the Microphone On.
07:38The Naked Gun from The Files of Police Squad.
07:42Not only is this a memorable scene, it's also a cautionary tale.
07:46As Americans, we must be gracious and considerate hosts.
07:53I thank you, Lieutenant Drebben.
07:54Frank Drebben takes a bathroom break without realizing he's still wearing a microphone.
07:59The result is a waterfall of endless laughs and funny noises,
08:03including everything you would expect from The Naked Gun series.
08:16Nielsen doesn't hold back here as his character embarrasses himself.
08:20Even if you're not into this kind of humor,
08:22you have to admire the actor's dedication to this bit.
08:25It is such a long session in the restroom
08:28that you will be giggling at how far the filmmakers push the joke.
08:31Before we unveil our top pick, here are some honorable mentions.
08:35Snowchase, Mr. Magoo.
08:37Nielsen's character doesn't need an ordinary snowboard in this absurd chase.
08:49Naked at the UN, Scary Movie 4.
08:52The actor plays a goofy president who doesn't realize he's lost his clothes.
09:10Ancestors, Dracula, Dead and Loving It.
09:13This version of the vampire doesn't hold back when considering his darkly humorous past.
09:22We go way back, Spy Hard.
09:30This funny scene turns a flashback on its head.
09:42National Anthem, The Naked Gun from the Files of Police Squad.
09:46Nielsen gives one of the most memorable renditions of the anthem we can recall.
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10:14It might be the most famous line of Leslie Nielsen's career.
10:31As one of the stars of this spoof, Nielsen brings his deadpan perfection to this quote.
10:35He's so serious that it only makes this particular phrase sing for his performance.
10:40Playing opposite Robert Hayes as Ted Stryker, Nielsen becomes the perfect foil as Dr. Rumack.
10:45Rumack both misunderstands Stryker and believes he's been called by a different name.
10:57Even if it doesn't make any sense, the exchange lives on in the history of film comedy.
11:02The comedic actor is at the peak of his powers,
11:05delivering work that's sharp, well-timed and never winking at the audience.
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