Lethal Weapon

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Ashequl I @Tofa13 2d Lethal Weapon (1987) is a timeless, brilliantly executed action-thriller that balances explosive set-pieces with genuine character depth and dark comedy. Directed by Richard Donner and written by Shane Black, the film succeeds effortlessly thanks to the legendary chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Gibson brings a wild, unhinged, yet deeply sympathetic edge to Martin Riggs—a suicidal officer grieving his wife—while Glover provides the perfect grounded counterweight as a family man nearing retirement. Supported by a sharp screenplay, snappy dialogue, and gritty 80s action, the film delivers a breezy, highly entertaining experience from start to finish. A true classic of the genre that remains thoroughly enjoyable to this day. See more Lucia di L @RT11753300 Jul 23 Very boring. Not much of a story. See more Chris S @Janomi Jul 20 Lethal Weapon is excellent because the heart of the movie is the pairing of Riggs and Murtaugh. Mel Gibson brings wild, reckless, self-destructive energy, while Danny Glover grounds the film with exhaustion, decency, and reluctant patience. Their contrast gives the action real emotional weight as their friendship slowly forms. Riggs also works because he is not just a loose-cannon cop for fun. His grief, depression, and death wish make his recklessness feel dangerous before it ever feels cool. Richard Donner balances that darkness with family comedy, buddy-cop banter, shootouts, chases, and explosions. Gary Busey is a strong physical threat as Mr. Joshua, giving the movie a cold, brutal villain presence and a personal final fight. A few tonal shifts can feel abrupt, but Lethal Weapon is still a sharp, emotional, and highly effective action classic. See more Romas M @Romas Jun 13 Greetings from Lithuania. "Lethal Weapon" (1987) is a great action film, where action itself is not front and center, but rather characters. Brilliantly directed by the late great Richard Donner "Lethal Weapon" puts two detectives in the center of of the film. Acting by Mel Gibson and Danny Glover was phenomenal here. They both have great chemistry together and with excellent writing by Shane Black this film is more about the characters and their interactions rather than pure action itself. Sound design, editing, cinematography, special effects are all top notch here. Revisiting this classic in 2026 on newly remastered 4K UHD was a blast from a past and confirms me one thing - they don't make movies like this anymore. Great movie. See more Matthew M. @matthew994411 Jun 13 Great movie with Danny glover a lot of action See more Bruno C P @RT93519273 Jun 5 I just don't like Gibson spending bullets like no tomorrow. As a regular cop, we'll get a warning or would have to pay for all the bullets he waste you know?! ^_^ See more Read all reviews

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