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The most successful installment in a phenomenally successful series, Lethal Weapon helped redefine action movies for the 1980s and 1990s. Read critic reviews
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Following the death of his wife, Los Angeles police detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) becomes reckless and suicidal. When he is reassigned and partnered with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), Riggs immediately clashes with the older officer. Together they uncover a massive drug-trafficking ring. As they encounter increasingly dangerous situations, Riggs and Murtaugh begin to form a bond. Riggs' volatile behavior might just help them apprehend the criminals -- if it doesn't kill them both first.
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Rating: R
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Genre: Action, Mystery & thriller
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Original Language: English
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Director: Richard Donner
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Producer: Joel Silver, Richard Donner
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Writer: Shane Black
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Release Date (Theaters): original
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Box Office (Gross USA): $61.0M
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Runtime:
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Distributor: Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros.
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Production Co: Warner Brothers, Silver Pictures
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Sound Mix: Surround
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While it won't be the classic unconventional Christmas film Die Hard is, Lethal Weapon is still a solid crime film. While it is a fairly standard 80s plot of drug trade, what elevates the whole thing is the odd couple pairing of Danny Glover and Mel Gibson. Gibson is delightfully unhinged, and Glover is safe and reasonable, yet you buy their friendship as much as their fights. They're a legendary buddy cop duo for a reason.
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Pretty good action movie that still stands on its own two feet nowadays, The story is very predictable as are most cop/action movies but it's pretty well acted at times and Mel Gibson and Danny Glover were great together.
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One of my favourites. Lethal Weapon has the amazing chemistry between its two leads, as well as providing witty dialogue, cool action sequences and a overall great time. A great classic!
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Disclaimer: This review below is a review of "Lethal Weapon: The Director's Cut". Though in the review it will be referred to as just "Lethal Weapon". "Lethal Weapon" is a thrilling action movie. "Lethal Weapon" is has amazing acting from "Mel Gibson" and "Danny Glover". This movie has an thrilling plot to it. Every scene is great except for one. A scene I found stupid was where a car is driver through a house just for fun. "Lethal Weapon" has got a incredible soundtrack to it. It makes the scenes even better. The action scenes in this film are awesome, nothing looks fake. I highly recommend you watch "Lethal Weapon" as it is a awesome 80's movie. And I give "Lethal Weapon" a 8.5/10.
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