Lethal Weapon

Pros: Gibson, Glover, Action, Comedy
Cons: Formulaic

"God hates me; that's what it is!" Sgt. Murtaugh "Well, hate him back. It works for me." Sgt. Riggs Buddy cop films are nothing new, but Lethal Weapon, the first of a four-part series, is an enjoyable mix of comedy and heart-stopping ...

Pros: Glover and Gibson have good chemistry together. Entertaining movie.
Cons: Not the most believable at times. Not many extras on the DVD.

I enjoy action movies when they are well done and entertaining. Lethal Weapon< b>< i> is a very entertaining movie that I still enjoy when I watch it. The movie is one of the better action movies I have seen and is one of the best of the buddy cop ...

Pros: acting, pacing, story
Cons: some parts strain the utmost limits on the believability scale

It's hard to remember a time when Mel Gibson wasn't an immediately recognizable name. There was a time in the mid-1980's when he was known for his Mad Max roles and a string of other less than stellar performances. There was some question if he was ...

Pros: Lots o' action; more fun than a barrel full of monkeys
Cons: Copied time and time again as folks tried to capitalize on the "buddy film" genre

Mel Gibson, certainly, struck gold with this one. While Mel Brooks had some measure of fame by the time 1987's Lethal Weapon came out due, primarily, to his role in the Mad Max films, it wasn't until he played that wacky...

Pros: Glover and Gibson chemistry, Gibson's comedic moments, action scenes
Cons: Formulaic, bad guys should have been badder, minor characters not developed

Undercover Los Angeles Police Officer "Sergeant Martin Riggs" is too close to taking his life over the death of his wife, who was killed in a car bombing meant for him. And just as he is about to pull the trigger to end it all, something enters his head ...

Pros: Action, acting, drama, character development, funny and thrilling
Cons: Get outta here! Bad points? *laugh*

I have to admit that I first saw this film merely because I am a huge Mel Gibson fan. Currently, I own almost 30 of his films on VCR, even a couple that he only made cameo appearences in. I'm missing about ten before my collection will be complete and I...

Pros: action, cast, production values
Cons: formulaic story and characters, comic relief

"Lethal Weapon" and its three sequels are commercially successful adaptations of the 'buddy cop' formula first presented in "The French Connection" (1971). All of them were directed and produced by Richard Donner, who was previously...

Pros: Mel Gibson, comradery between Gibson and Glover
Cons: none

I'd forgotten how good this movie was until I saw it again recently. Mel Gibson is just absolutely gorgeous in this movie and I really enjoyed his naked butt shot near the beginning. This is THE ultimate buddy movie.

The opening scene is of...

Pros: An action picture stylishly directed and well acted.
Cons: Not for the squeamish.

So I'm a little late getting to this one, which was so well-received that "Lethal Weapons Two Through Four" followed it over the next decade or so. I can see why in hindsight. For those of you who like the concept of police buddies taking on...

Pros: Great action, simple story, deep characters
Cons: A little bit too 80s.

One of my little rules to live by is to never watch a movie on TV if I have it on DVD. Likewise, a way to make sure my DVDs don't rot on the shelf is to whip out an older one when I see it show up on the networks. This easter Lethal Weapon showed up and...

Pros: ACTION, ACTION, ACTION - FULL OF EXCITEMENT.
Cons: You have to wait for the sequel

Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have a special chemistry in this action pack motion picture film - that makes it spectacular.

Mel Gibson is fantastic as a LA cop (Martin Riggs) in this exciting super packed fast, fast pace motion picture.
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Pros: action, drama, comedy
Cons: not long enough

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen, Danny Glover,Mel Gibson and Gary Busey are at their best. Their perfomances alone are enough to keep a person seated during this film, but then there is the story line and the writing to add to...

Pros: Gibson, Glover, Action Drama And Comic Relief.
Cons: None

(Note. Spoilers possibly contained in this review)

Buddy/Cop movies are a well worn formula these days. But back in 1987 the formula was not as worn out as it is today. That's when Richard Donner unleashed Mel Gibson and Danny Glover on the...

Pros: good action,and good actors
Cons: left open ended

This is one of Mel Gibson and Danny glovers best movies.I had heard a lot about this movie so i had to go to the movie theatre and see it, and i can honestly say i am glad that i did.Mel Gibson is a crazy man with a gun but with his wife getting killed...

Pros: this is a really cool movie with a little of everything in it
Cons: it's been around a while; it may be hard to find a tape that's not worn out if renting

Lethal Weapon is one of the best action adventure movies out there, in my opinion. It is filled with humor,action scenes and suspense. The audience never knows what to expect from Mel Gibson or Gary Busey. They keep you on your toes. This is a movie...