...solidly entertaining...
Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
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Reviews Counted:61
Fresh:33
Rotten:28
Average Rating:5.9/10
Runtime: 2 hrs 7 mins
Genre: Action/Adventure
Synopsis: Fourth in the series of uber-successful action films directed by Richard Donner. Gibson and Glover return as Los Angeles detectives who can't seem to get through a day without a shooting, a... Fourth in the series of uber-successful action films directed by Richard Donner. Gibson and Glover return as Los Angeles detectives who can't seem to get through a day without a shooting, a robbery, or a car chase. [More]
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo
Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Rene Russo, Chris Rock, Jet Li
Director: Richard Donner
Director: Richard Donner
Composer: Michael Kamen, Eric Clapton, David Sanborn
Producer: J. Mills Goodloe, Dan Cracchiolo, Steve Perry, Jim Van Wyck
Screenwriter: Jonathan Lemkin
Producer: Joel Silver
Screenwriter: Channing Gibson
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Release:
Jun 30, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- Snap Case
- Collectors Edition
- Letterbox - 2.35
- Widescreen - 2.35
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Additional Release Material:
- Behind the Scenes
- Alternate Scenes: Deleted Scenes/Outtakes
- Featurette: PURE LETHAL
- Audio Commentary: Richard Donner - Director
Trailers:
- 1. Original Theatrical Trailer
- 2. Bonus Trailers
Interactive Features:
- Scene Access
- Interactive Menus
Text/Photo Galleries:
- Production Notes
- Additional Text: Interviews with Cast & Crew
Reviews for Lethal Weapon 4
Explosiva, hilarante, exagerada, llamativa, enredada, cambiante, disfrutable, divertida, muy divertida.
While the action interludes are impressively staged and edited, they strain for originality...
...I think the script by television writer Channing Gibson (no relation) is the funniest of them all.
Crass, vulgar, childish, ultraviolent, profane, stupid and appealing to the lowest common denominator of movie audiences. And yet...
A moderately entertaining entry in an overrated series that sorely lacks the hard-edged toughness director Walter Hill brought to his two superior 48 HRS films.
The surreal opening scene, featuring an armor-clad flamethrower-brandishing villain, is a clear indicator that few things in this film should be taken seriously.
The climactic streetfighting clash between Mel and coldly charismatic martial arts star Jet Li is a bone-crunching classic.
A combination of good-natured humor, slapstick, violence and even some maudlin sentimentality.
Given the expectations that constrain it, Lethal Weapon 4 is probably the best motion picture that could possibly result from another teaming of Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover).
Although Lethal Weapon 4 is certainly the least of the series, it is a fun popcorn experience.
Pardon me for having groaned in anticipation of what, in the full perspective-warping heat of the summer movie season, turns out to be one of the nicer blow-'em-ups around.
Fourth time's the charm for the Lethal Weapon series; I say case closed and let's go out on a high note.
I heard audience members yelling out, 'Rewind it -- I wanna see that again!'
The bad guy plot is dull and tiresome; the real charm of the film lies in its comedic elements and character relationships.
The performances are exceptional, Richard Donner's direction is still good, and the film is always entertaining, if unfocused.
Latest News for Lethal Weapon 4
October 15, 2007:
Mirren and Pesci Saddling Up at Hackford's Love Ranch
Helen Mirren, Joe Pesci, and Taylor Hackford are headed to the Love Ranch. More...
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...
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