Loaded with the usual elements, Lethal Weapon 2 benefits from a consistency of tone that was lacking in the first film.
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06/06/08
Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)
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Reviews Counted:5
Fresh:5
Rotten:0
Average Rating:7.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Murtaugh is still the family man. Riggs is still the daredevil, but now he counts the odds before bucking them. This time, they must protect an accountant who has laundered a half billion dollars... [More]
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Derrick O'Connor
Director: Richard Donner
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Reviews for Lethal Weapon 2
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Top CriticIf you liked Lethal Weapon, you'll like Lethal Weapon 2; it's almost as simple as that.
05/20/03
Top CriticYou've got your chases, you've got your explosions, you've got your destruction of property and death of innocent bystanders -- all this and bonding too.
01/01/00
Top CriticA film with the same off-center invention and wild energy as the original.
01/01/00
Top CriticIt's fun stuff -- crackling, playfully escapist summer fare that doesn't make you feel taken advantage of later.
01/01/00
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November 03, 2006:
George Miller Discusses the Future of "Mad Max"
Mel Gibson recently stated that he wouldn't be returning for any more "Lethal Weapon" or "Mad Max" sequels, but director George Miller seems somewhat... More...
October 31, 2006:
Mel Gibson Nixes "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" Returns
In a move that surprises absolutely no one and relieves quite a few, Mel Gibson has announced that he's officially staying away from any and all sequels to "Lethal... More...
August 07, 2006:
NOW Mel Wants to Do Another "Lethal Weapon"?
In a move that might be dismissed as "PR B.S." by many, Mel Gibson (allegedly) wants to head back to Riggsville and star in "Lethal Weapon 5" -- despite his... More...
March 02, 2006:
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