This is, in my opinion, the best of the franchise. When people think or parody Lethal Weapon, they're are really thinking or parodying this movie and not the first one. Fun Fact: Despite the film's "Free South Africa" stance, it was passed uncut by the South African censors, and became a major financial success in that country.
Lethal Weapon 2 aired in 1989, one year before Apartheid ended in South Africa. By then, Nelson Mandela was becoming more popular as a political point of activism since many people demanded his release from prison.
@@jeffburnham6611 Officially apartheid ended in 1994 so 5 years after the movie. But yeah, it was a gradual process and even in 89' change was in the air, and at this time, apartheid was more theoretical than practical.
@@robland6804 I would bet that you must be South African then, because ALL movies do this to ALL villains. They do it to mobsters, Russians, Asians (i.e. pretty much ALL foreigners), etc. If they didn't, there wouldn't be a reason for them and they wouldn't add much to the plot, would they ???
The third and fourth are ABSOLUTELY worth watching. In fact you have to watch them all to get the most out of this franchise and the growth of the characters. It's so heart-warming.
Dude I’m so happy you went on with the Lethal Weapon franchise I knew you’d love this!! “Has just been revoked”. One of the most satisfying line delivery’s in film history.
Great review as always! I love all the Lethal Weapon movies, part 3 is actually my favorite and the highest grossing of all the movies in the franchise. Hope you give it a watch in the future!
This was a dark Sequel, as it's not only funny, but very serious. This was the first film I saw in the series. The film was released in the summer of 89, where BATMAN, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, THE ABYSS, Honey I Shrunk The kids, and other films were in theaters, including Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.
The film really showed Joe Pesci's versatility as an actor. I found it incredible where he can play a goof like Getz and transform himself a year later when he played Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas.
A masterful actor. It's a shame he's only made 20-ish movies in his career, but that selectivity is probably a reason why we got the great performances from him.
Joss Ackland (who was also in 'The Hunt for Red October') is absolutely amazing as the villain of this movie, and even though he doesn't have much screen time, he nailed every single scene he had.
What's important to remember about the condom commercial is that the major networks were not allowing condoms to be advertised for the longest time. in 1989 they were just starting to finally allow them, but they could only be played after a certain time at night. The scene was hilarious not only because the commercial ended up being a condom commercial which a surprise to Roger, but it was also very taboo at the time
Yes, the crowd in the theater went absolutely nuts when Murtaugh shot Rudd aka Mr. Diplomatic Immunity. Also, it is always more impressive to have practical effects, and I like that you appreciate it when you see it in movies.
Yep all worth watching. The Gibson and Glover chemistry, Donner's direction and top notch action sequences are there throughout. To note in Shane Black's original LW2 script Riggs did die at the end. No way Warner Bros. was gonna kill off that money train though especially considering LW2 was a huge hit making more than twice as much as the first movie. Kerching! 💰 ☺
The song at the end is George Harrison's Cheer Down, maybe my favorite Harrison song ever. The South African diplomat was also the Soviet diplomat in Hunt for Red October.
Yes, the other 2 sequels are worth reviewing. The fourth one is the weakest of the franchise but still pretty good. They set the bar really high with the first 3 movies. I would also recommend the movie 'Air America' with Mel Gibson and Robert Downey, Jr. (Edit. In the first Lethal Weapon, the bad guys were part of a shadow CIA operation running drugs in/around Vietnam War. They were a part of 'Air America'. It was a fake airline created by the CIA running covert operations. So there is some connections between the 2 movies.)
I agree the 4th one was sorta following the success that Rush Hour tried by bringing back the buddy cop genre and adding chinese cinematics. But unfortunately LW4 wasn't as good as the other 3
Richard Donner was a fantastic director made several stone cold classics in different genres, The Omen, Superman and Lethal Weapon amongst many others.
As an 80s kid I can wholeheartedly recommend watching all of them. You will not be dissapointed. Best buddy cop franchise period. They don't make them like they did back in the 80s
3 and 4 are worth watching for sure. I enjoyed seeing each of these films in the theater and you were right we all thought Riggs was dead or at least dying at the end. One of my favorite franchises. If I'm flipping channels and see one of them is on, no matter where it is in the movie I watch the rest of the movie. Great stuff. Keep up the good work.
This is a great reaction and commentary for Lethal Weapon 2 I enjoyed this so much. I am a huge fan of the Lethal Weapon franchise...... although some are done better than others I was not disappointed in any of them . I would love to see your reactions and comments for the other Lethal Weapon movies . Thank you for this treat
I'm old enough to remember the HBO Making of...and how they took the stilt house down. So awesome that you nailed the accent the first time you heard it! Such a great reaction to this. Honestly, the first 2 films are classic to me. Part 3 is lesser, but I love the duet between Sting and Clapton on that soundtrack. Part 4 is the only one I saw in theaters. It is a great nostalgia wrap up but only the first 2 are rewatchable for me now. You have such thoughtful responses and excellent reactions that I'd love to have your take on the latter half of the series. Excellent content as always 👍
Sean, I would say that ALL of the Lethal Weapon movies were great. They always found a way to update the story and take it in a new direction, while introducing new characters, plot twists and bad guys. I think you'll like them, but I can't tell you which ones you'll like better.
"Running Scared" (1986) with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines "Midnight Run" (1988) with Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin Both are overlooked "buddy" movies from back then, both comedies too.
Another film you hopefully get to react to is Fight Club from 1999. It's a film that's gained a huge following over the years and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter and the recently deceased Meatloaf (1947 - 2022). It's one of those rare films that gets better every time you watch it.
Initially Riggs was supposed to die at the end but Lethal Weapon franchise was so much a success that they convinced them to let him live for a Lethal weapon 3.
Joining the chorus saying 3 and 4 are both worth watching. Wanted to add a recommendation if you want another movie with a Mel Gibson going a different type of crazy, try Conspiracy Theory. Payback is also pretty good
Did you catch when they were killing all the cops and they got to the guys playing poker, it was a bunch of cops playing. When Murtagh was talking to Leo he told him "Because of you I'm missing my poker game"? In the words of Garth Brooks, "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."
You owe it to yourself to watch 1984's "The Bounty" with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins if you want to see Mel in what I consider to be his best "rage" scene. Beautiful movie with a VERY young Daniel Day Lewis in a small role. New subscriber 👍
This was my introduction to Joe Pesci as a teenager. I had no idea how much I would come to love his work. This was considered sort of a comeback film for him at the time. The sequels get thin after this one...... I do recommend "Loaded Weapon" a "Naked Gun"/Airplane style of spoof on the buddy cop genre. Featuring two big names in the lead roles...
Yes, both 3 & 4 are worth the watch. If you want to see Mel Gibson in more serious roles, here are two films to place on your list: 'The Man Without a Face' - 1993. and 'Forever Young' - 1992.
Like the stilt house demolition? Like the addition of Leo Getz? Like character growth Riggs goes thru? Just wait until Lethal Weapon 3. As for the Murtaugh house, it takes a different kind of trauma in the next one. Didn't spoil it, but you have to read between the lines of the previous sentence. Enjoy! btw, there's an after credits scene in Lethal Weapon 3
“Loaded Weapon” is a great ‘spoof’ of this movie (and many others of the genre). It has a version of the “stuck on the toilet” scene as well as when Riggs’ caravan gets shot up with an unexpected cameo. I will say no more, except, please watch it. Great reaction once again. Thanks. Ps. Also hanging out for the next BOND reaction.
Parts 3 and 4 are good in their own way and complete the story. There's also a fifth movie coming out this year or next and will be directed by Mel Gibson. BTW, Krugerrands were illegal in the US during Apartheid in South Africa. They became legal after Nelson Mandela became President.
'Aliens' connection: The blonde guy shot on the plastic floor tarp, played marine 'Drake' and the redhead blown up on her diving board played marine 'Vasquez'.
Mel's love interest in this, Patsy Kensit was known at the the time at least in Europe as singer of the band Eight Wonder. They had couple of hits biggest of them being I'm not Scared written and produced by Pet Shop Boys. Nowadays she is just actress.
Fun fact, Riggs was supposed to die. Movie was supposed to end on the pan up shot. Studio forced Donner to add the scene after the pan up shot where he didn't die, because the studio wanted the option for the sequel.
I saw 4 in the cinema and I remember reading that WB realized in 1998 that they didn’t have any big movie for the summer so they quickly put together Lethal 4 really fast. Shot it and released it.
Lethal Weapon 3, yes! Mind you, it MAY (depending on your personal taste) be a little step down, but it develops Riggs's and Murtaugh's arcs. Lethal Weapon 4, though, is the consolidation. It has two additions to the cast; Chris Rock and Jet Li, in his American cinema debut. You won't be disappointed by watching them. 🙂
I worked at a Subway when this movie came out. Warner Bros. gave out free screening passes to Subway. So employees from all over the city got together to watch a sneak preview. It was a blast. I don't think any location at the time had a drive thru though. lol
In real life, this movie grossly misportrays "diplomatic immunity". First, in the united states, usually consulate members maybe arrested or detained and prosecuted (unless it was an official act) for public safety purposes if some consular staff went crazy, the police can and do have the authority to stop them. Consular staff do not enjoy the same "diplomatic immunity" as say a full Ambassador would have. It is a movie afterall lol!
All 4 Lethal Weapons are worth it. I'd like to suggest some older movies. The Thin Man (1934). Mystery, comedy, witty repartee and an amazing lead couple with great on screen chemistry. Also The Women (1939) the first movie with an all female cast. Comedy/drama
This is one of the few movie franchises where there's not a huge gulf in quality between all 4 movies. A lot of credit for that has to go to Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, two exciting actors with excellent chemistry together.
Definitely recommend finishing the series. Some people only like the 1st one, but I suggest you watch them and make up your own mind. The "comedy" is still there, but the story and relationships evolve.
#2 is my favorite by far. I think there are aspects of the first movie that didn't quite work for me but this one is so solid throughout. The third is definitely worth a watch too, another solid sequel.
Derrick O'Connor was an effectively creepy evil henchman here in this movie, it's funny to think that in Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" he and Bob Hoskins played the goofy HVAC workers Spoor and Dowser.
Agreed, it's an underrated sequel. Joe Pesci was a great add, it had a few more laughs and the chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover picked up right were it left off in the first one. Right up there with Bank to the future II as far as a quality sequel.
There was a cut of the film where she survived to the end of the film originally Shane Black wanted to kill of Riggs hence he walked away from the film
Since you mentioned, you were waiting for Eric Clapton as part of the music for LW2. If you haven't seen ? 1974 Death Wish please react to it. An there is a good sequel 1982 Death Wish 2 which the Music Soundtrack to DW2, is written, played and produced by Jimmy Page
Very well done review, i personally like this one best of all of them, and it’s the only I really enjoy Leo Getz in, for me he became to annoying later on. I still enjoy all of the movies, and the next one has some wonderful moments. Once you are done with them, and I seriously can’t see you nit watching them all, I recommend Maverick. In itself a fun movie, and a very short, blink snd miss it scene, that make lethal weapon fans feel warm and fuzzy. For people who know what i’m talking about just reply I’m to old for his … ;-)
Next two movies are definitely worth watching. I think 4th is stronger than the 3rd, but it's pretty close. "Maverick" and "Ransom" for more Mel Gibson's great acting!
Lethal Weapon 3 and 4 are definitely worth reviewing on your channel. I love the whole series, and I really enjoy your reviews.
These 2 also appear together in a underrated western comedy "Maverick" definitely worth a watch and review.
Thanks for reminding me that movie exists! I haven't watched it in forever. So good.
Agreed!
Congratulations you spoiled a really funny surprise from the film.
Some people 🤦🏼♂️
Maverick is a very funny film .
One of the rare examples of a TV-to-film adaptation being as good or better than the show. And Garner killed it as usual.
3rd and 4th are deffo worth a watch. This is one of the most consistent franchises
''... but, but, but, ..., you're Bleck.'' I still quote that line
what I love most about this series is all the characters come back for all the sequels. you rarely get that
This is, in my opinion, the best of the franchise. When people think or parody Lethal Weapon, they're are really thinking or parodying this movie and not the first one.
Fun Fact: Despite the film's "Free South Africa" stance, it was passed uncut by the South African censors, and became a major financial success in that country.
Only thing I don't like about this movie is how cartoonishly evil the South Africans are made out to be
Lethal Weapon 2 aired in 1989, one year before Apartheid ended in South Africa. By then, Nelson Mandela was becoming more popular as a political point of activism since many people demanded his release from prison.
I thought the parody movie of this was more based on the 3rd Lethal Weapon.
@@jeffburnham6611 Officially apartheid ended in 1994 so 5 years after the movie. But yeah, it was a gradual process and even in 89' change was in the air, and at this time, apartheid was more theoretical than practical.
@@robland6804 I would bet that you must be South African then, because ALL movies do this to ALL villains. They do it to mobsters, Russians, Asians (i.e. pretty much ALL foreigners), etc. If they didn't, there wouldn't be a reason for them and they wouldn't add much to the plot, would they ???
The Action franchise that feels like home. Expect these films to become part of your "anytime movie" rotation.
The third and fourth are ABSOLUTELY worth watching. In fact you have to watch them all to get the most out of this franchise and the growth of the characters. It's so heart-warming.
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Dude I’m so happy you went on with the Lethal Weapon franchise I knew you’d love this!!
“Has just been revoked”. One of the most satisfying line delivery’s in film history.
Also, Donner’s original Superman movie is well worth checking out! All star cast and it was really a special film for it’s time.
Great review as always! I love all the Lethal Weapon movies, part 3 is actually my favorite and the highest grossing of all the movies in the franchise. Hope you give it a watch in the future!
This was a dark Sequel, as it's not only funny, but very serious. This was the first film I saw in the series.
The film was released in the summer of 89, where BATMAN, GHOSTBUSTERS 2, THE ABYSS, Honey I Shrunk The kids, and other films were in theaters, including Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade.
The film really showed Joe Pesci's versatility as an actor. I found it incredible where he can play a goof like Getz and transform himself a year later when he played Tommy DeVito in Goodfellas.
Oh yeah, he is equally good at being funny as he is at being scary.
A masterful actor. It's a shame he's only made 20-ish movies in his career, but that selectivity is probably a reason why we got the great performances from him.
All 4 Lethal Weapon films are definitely worth watching so I am expecting to see you continue with the 3rd and 4th films.
Joss Ackland (who was also in 'The Hunt for Red October') is absolutely amazing as the villain of this movie, and even though he doesn't have much screen time, he nailed every single scene he had.
What's important to remember about the condom commercial is that the major networks were not allowing condoms to be advertised for the longest time. in 1989 they were just starting to finally allow them, but they could only be played after a certain time at night. The scene was hilarious not only because the commercial ended up being a condom commercial which a surprise to Roger, but it was also very taboo at the time
I saw this in the theater and I remember the audience went crazy at the condom commercial scene. I was a kid at the time so I didn’t really get it lol
Yes, the crowd in the theater went absolutely nuts when Murtaugh shot Rudd aka Mr. Diplomatic Immunity. Also, it is always more impressive to have practical effects, and I like that you appreciate it when you see it in movies.
Yep all worth watching. The Gibson and Glover chemistry, Donner's direction and top notch action sequences are there throughout. To note in Shane Black's original LW2 script Riggs did die at the end. No way Warner Bros. was gonna kill off that money train though especially considering LW2 was a huge hit making more than twice as much as the first movie. Kerching! 💰 ☺
This is one of the best film franchises ever in my opinion. All four equally worth watching.
The song at the end is George Harrison's Cheer Down, maybe my favorite Harrison song ever. The South African diplomat was also the Soviet diplomat in Hunt for Red October.
Yes, the other 2 sequels are worth reviewing. The fourth one is the weakest of the franchise but still pretty good. They set the bar really high with the first 3 movies. I would also recommend the movie 'Air America' with Mel Gibson and Robert Downey, Jr. (Edit. In the first Lethal Weapon, the bad guys were part of a shadow CIA operation running drugs in/around Vietnam War. They were a part of 'Air America'. It was a fake airline created by the CIA running covert operations. So there is some connections between the 2 movies.)
The 4th is the weakest but I have nostalgic memories of it being really funny.
@@mynineridesshotgun it brought Jet Li to Hollywood.
I agree the 4th one was sorta following the success that Rush Hour tried by bringing back the buddy cop genre and adding chinese cinematics. But unfortunately LW4 wasn't as good as the other 3
compelty agree and Air America what a film not seen it in ages would love a a reaction review for it
Four is better than three - that one doesn't have Jet Li.
Shan, this is the best quadrilogy there is. All the movies of the series are of highest quality. Keep up the good work. :D
Lethal Weapon is one of the few action franchises in which every movie is solid. 3 and 4 are definitely worth checking out.
Yes to Lethal Weapon 3, and its the earliest made film that I can remember seeing that had an after credits scene.
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Dude loves practical explosions! You should put together a compilation of your reactions to them haha...
I love all four of the movies, the series doesn't fall too much from the first movie in my opinion.
Not your opinion but FACTS.
Richard Donner was a fantastic director made several stone cold classics in different genres, The Omen, Superman and Lethal Weapon amongst many others.
As an 80s kid I can wholeheartedly recommend watching all of them. You will not be dissapointed. Best buddy cop franchise period. They don't make them like they did back in the 80s
3 and 4 are worth watching for sure. I enjoyed seeing each of these films in the theater and you were right we all thought Riggs was dead or at least dying at the end. One of my favorite franchises. If I'm flipping channels and see one of them is on, no matter where it is in the movie I watch the rest of the movie. Great stuff. Keep up the good work.
Great reaction, i'm glad you enjoyed it. I love all the Lethal Weapon films pretty much equally, but this is just slightly my favourite.
This is a great reaction and commentary for Lethal Weapon 2 I enjoyed this so much. I am a huge fan of the Lethal Weapon franchise...... although some are done better than others I was not disappointed in any of them . I would love to see your reactions and comments for the other Lethal Weapon movies . Thank you for this treat
Please consider THE GHOST AND THE DARKNESS (1997) and MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL (1997). Both movies based on true events
Ghost and Darkness, very thumbs up movie
I love both of these movies as well.
The Ghost and the Darkness is great!
I'm old enough to remember the HBO Making of...and how they took the stilt house down. So awesome that you nailed the accent the first time you heard it!
Such a great reaction to this. Honestly, the first 2 films are classic to me. Part 3 is lesser, but I love the duet between Sting and Clapton on that soundtrack.
Part 4 is the only one I saw in theaters. It is a great nostalgia wrap up but only the first 2 are rewatchable for me now.
You have such thoughtful responses and excellent reactions that I'd love to have your take on the latter half of the series.
Excellent content as always 👍
Sean, I would say that ALL of the Lethal Weapon movies were great. They always found a way to update the story and take it in a new direction, while introducing new characters, plot twists and bad guys. I think you'll like them, but I can't tell you which ones you'll like better.
"Running Scared" (1986) with Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines
"Midnight Run" (1988) with Robert DeNiro and Charles Grodin
Both are overlooked "buddy" movies from back then, both comedies too.
Part 3 is another solid entry and continues to grow the characters. Can't wait to see your reaction!
Another beauty reaction Shan. So much fun. I know you’ll do the rest and enjoy the character arc. They continue to grow.
Thank you Terry, as usual :)
Definitely watch 3 & 4. All 4 movies are great!
Another film you hopefully get to react to is Fight Club from 1999. It's a film that's gained a huge following over the years and stars Brad Pitt, Edward Norton, Helena Bonham Carter and the recently deceased Meatloaf (1947 - 2022).
It's one of those rare films that gets better every time you watch it.
I enjoyed all of the movies in this series. I hope enjoy the next two in the franchise.
Initially Riggs was supposed to die at the end but Lethal Weapon franchise was so much a success that they convinced them to let him live for a Lethal weapon 3.
I loved the reaction! 3 is actually my favorite.. I think you're going to enjoy some aspects of it!
Joining the chorus saying 3 and 4 are both worth watching. Wanted to add a recommendation if you want another movie with a Mel Gibson going a different type of crazy, try Conspiracy Theory. Payback is also pretty good
Did you catch when they were killing all the cops and they got to the guys playing poker, it was a bunch of cops playing. When Murtagh was talking to Leo he told him "Because of you I'm missing my poker game"? In the words of Garth Brooks, "Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers."
You owe it to yourself to watch 1984's "The Bounty" with Mel Gibson and Anthony Hopkins if you want to see Mel in what I consider to be his best "rage" scene. Beautiful movie with a VERY young Daniel Day Lewis in a small role. New subscriber 👍
I'm never too old for this shit! 😊👍
This was my introduction to Joe Pesci as a teenager. I had no idea how much I would come to love his work. This was considered sort of a comeback film for him at the time.
The sequels get thin after this one......
I do recommend "Loaded Weapon" a "Naked Gun"/Airplane style of spoof on the buddy cop genre. Featuring two big names in the lead roles...
Yes, both 3 & 4 are worth the watch. If you want to see Mel Gibson in more serious roles, here are two films to place on your list: 'The Man Without a Face' - 1993. and 'Forever Young' - 1992.
Like the stilt house demolition? Like the addition of Leo Getz? Like character growth Riggs goes thru? Just wait until Lethal Weapon 3. As for the Murtaugh house, it takes a different kind of trauma in the next one. Didn't spoil it, but you have to read between the lines of the previous sentence. Enjoy! btw, there's an after credits scene in Lethal Weapon 3
A good movie, but i would like to see you react to some comedy movies next like : a fish called wanda, four rooms ore kingpin.
I second A Fish Called Wanda, it's my favourite comedy, i also recommend High Anxiety.
I third "A fish called Wanda".
In one ear out the rubber - still one of the greatest movie lines ever...
“Loaded Weapon” is a great ‘spoof’ of this movie (and many others of the genre). It has a version of the “stuck on the toilet” scene as well as when Riggs’ caravan gets shot up with an unexpected cameo. I will say no more, except, please watch it.
Great reaction once again. Thanks.
Ps. Also hanging out for the next BOND reaction.
Parts 3 and 4 are good in their own way and complete the story.
There's also a fifth movie coming out this year or next and will be directed by Mel Gibson.
BTW, Krugerrands were illegal in the US during Apartheid in South Africa. They became legal after Nelson Mandela became President.
Brilliant. Lovely to see a reaction to this. Superb sequel. Great reaction.
YES!
Gret review as Always Shan! Would Love to see more classic movies too..... like the 60s,, 50s,,, and older.
This is the best of the franchise. Was on cable all the time while I was in college. I've probably watched it over 50 times.
I love the villain in this movie. He is awesome. "Diplomatic Immunity."
Hope you make it to Lethal Weapons 5,6, +7... They're my favorite :)
Excellent reaction and review! Now you'll be able to get the joke references in the Kethal Weapon spoof movie, National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon!
The villain in this one also plays the villain in Bill and Ted's Bogus Journey if I'm not mistaken.
'Aliens' connection:
The blonde guy shot on the plastic floor tarp, played marine 'Drake' and the redhead blown up on her diving board played marine 'Vasquez'.
Mel's love interest in this, Patsy Kensit was known at the the time at least in Europe as singer of the band Eight Wonder. They had couple of hits biggest of them being I'm not Scared written and produced by Pet Shop Boys. Nowadays she is just actress.
This one is my favorite. It was the first Lethal Weapon movie I saw, and it's a fond memory for me.
Always enjoy your reactions.
I've seen all 4 and i love each and every one of them. But my top favorite is Lethal Weapon 2.
Yep it's one of a few sequels that is better than the first movie just like the empire strikes back terminator 2 to name a few
Gibson and Glover are the best duo I've ever seen in movies.
Fun fact, Riggs was supposed to die. Movie was supposed to end on the pan up shot. Studio forced Donner to add the scene after the pan up shot where he didn't die, because the studio wanted the option for the sequel.
I saw 4 in the cinema and I remember reading that WB realized in 1998 that they didn’t have any big movie for the summer so they quickly put together Lethal 4 really fast. Shot it and released it.
Can't wait for you to be introduced to Rene Russo's character in the next movie! She's a great addition.
“They’ve been decaffeinated.”
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Great line.👍
Almost forgot!
The blond guy killed on the plastic...'Drake' from 'Aliens'.
Woman killed on diving board...'Vasquez' from 'Aliens'.
Lethal Weapon 3, yes!
Mind you, it MAY (depending on your personal taste) be a little step down, but it develops Riggs's and Murtaugh's arcs.
Lethal Weapon 4, though, is the consolidation.
It has two additions to the cast; Chris Rock and Jet Li, in his American cinema debut.
You won't be disappointed by watching them.
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AMAZING REVIEW SIR.
I worked at a Subway when this movie came out. Warner Bros. gave out free screening passes to Subway. So employees from all over the city got together to watch a sneak preview. It was a blast. I don't think any location at the time had a drive thru though. lol
Yes watch 3 and 4, they are good action movies. Well worth a review on your channel.
In real life, this movie grossly misportrays "diplomatic immunity". First, in the united states, usually consulate members maybe arrested or detained and prosecuted (unless it was an official act) for public safety purposes if some consular staff went crazy, the police can and do have the authority to stop them. Consular staff do not enjoy the same "diplomatic immunity" as say a full Ambassador would have. It is a movie afterall lol!
Additionally, can't people with diplomatic immunity be expelled from a country if they break the law? 😂
@@jessewright2319 yes.
Since you always say how much you like stunt work, definitely check out Cliffhanger (1993)!
This is a franchise we're all movies are great to watch
I am hoping that part 5 will also be a fun watch.
You said you like Joe Pesci...so, yes, watch 3 & 4! He's in both. 😉 I love his character, Leo Getz.
Great reaction!!! The sequels are just as good!
All 4 Lethal Weapons are worth it.
I'd like to suggest some older movies. The Thin Man (1934). Mystery, comedy, witty repartee and an amazing lead couple with great on screen chemistry. Also The Women (1939) the first movie with an all female cast. Comedy/drama
This is one of the few movie franchises where there's not a huge gulf in quality between all 4 movies. A lot of credit for that has to go to Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, two exciting actors with excellent chemistry together.
Shan, YA gotta watch the LAST 2 now, bro! :)
Definitely recommend finishing the series. Some people only like the 1st one, but I suggest you watch them and make up your own mind. The "comedy" is still there, but the story and relationships evolve.
I don’t know anybody not laughing at “grab the cat”
Absolutely watch the other 2, all are by Donner as well!
#2 is my favorite by far. I think there are aspects of the first movie that didn't quite work for me but this one is so solid throughout. The third is definitely worth a watch too, another solid sequel.
Derrick O'Connor was an effectively creepy evil henchman here in this movie, it's funny to think that in Terry Gilliam's "Brazil" he and Bob Hoskins played the goofy HVAC workers Spoor and Dowser.
Lethal Weapon 3 is actually great fun as well.
Agreed, it's an underrated sequel. Joe Pesci was a great add, it had a few more laughs and the chemistry between Mel Gibson and Danny Glover picked up right were it left off in the first one. Right up there with Bank to the future II as far as a quality sequel.
Great reaction to a really fun movie.
do all the movies please also hope the next when it comes out is good as well
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
There was a cut of the film where she survived to the end of the film originally Shane Black wanted to kill of Riggs hence he walked away from the film
They're all good, but the 3rd one is my favourite!
If you like practical explosions, the first one in LW3 is a doozy and keep an eye out because LW3 is the only one with a post-credits scene.
Since you mentioned, you were waiting for
Eric Clapton as part of the music for LW2.
If you haven't seen ?
1974 Death Wish please react to it.
An there is a good sequel 1982 Death Wish 2
which the Music Soundtrack to DW2, is
written, played and produced by Jimmy Page
Very well done review, i personally like this one best of all of them, and it’s the only I really enjoy Leo Getz in, for me he became to annoying later on. I still enjoy all of the movies, and the next one has some wonderful moments. Once you are done with them, and I seriously can’t see you nit watching them all, I recommend Maverick. In itself a fun movie, and a very short, blink snd miss it scene, that make lethal weapon fans feel warm and fuzzy. For people who know what i’m talking about just reply I’m to old for his … ;-)
Next two movies are definitely worth watching. I think 4th is stronger than the 3rd, but it's pretty close.
"Maverick" and "Ransom" for more Mel Gibson's great acting!