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Lethal Weapon (1987) Rank 4 Reviews
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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
"Lethal Weapon" is another one of those Bruised Forearm Movies, like "Raiders of the Lost Ark," a movie where you and your date grab each other's arm every four minutes and you walk out ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)
Crazy for Cinema (Lisa Skrzyniarz)
The ultimate action movie. The film that kick-started the current trend of explosive stunt sequences, over-the-top bad guys and witty one-liners. Gibson is mesmerizing in his major Hollywood film debut as the suicidal cop Glover's forced to work with. ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at Crazy for Cinema (Lisa Skrzyniarz)
eFilmCritic
It comes to us from 1987, when some of its many, many buddy-cop-action-flick cliches may have been fresher. Look at it now and see if it doesn’t sound like a parody: Two cops (one black, one white) are partnered against their will. One goes by the ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at eFilmCritic
Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
Setting the standard for cop buddy movies for years to come, Lethal Weapon may not have revolutionized the genre, but definitely proves to be an exceptionally efficient example of how the formula can work when the star chemistry is just right. Mixing ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at Qwipster's Movie Reviews (Vince Leo)
The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
But I am being curmudgeonly. "Lethal Weapon" is big, dumb fun, and often genuinely funny and exciting. It's no sin to enjoy it. Just don't ever think it's anything more than big, dumb fun. ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at The Land of Eric (Eric D. Snider)
JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
A classic American buddy cop action movie. Now I'm not sure if this egg came before the chicken, but all's I know is that this movie is a whole lot of fun. Not unlike THE LAST BOYSCOUT, this film is filled with great one-liners, features a cop on the ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at JoBlo's Movie Emporium ("JoBlo")
James Kawashima
This is a police thriller in the tradition of 48 HOURS and THE FRENCH CONNECTION. It's taut, well-executed, and not entirely predictable. It comes to us from Richard Donner, of SUPERMAN fame, who is noted for his interest in characterization and making ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at James Kawashima
The Fresh Films Review (Norwegian)
Den streite og familiekjære politimannen blir partner med villstyringen og selvmordskanditaten. Richard Donners Lethal Weapon er 80-tallet i et nøtteskall, og den føler seg tilfreds med å være der. Historien, triviell som den enn må være, leveres ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at The Fresh Films Review (Norwegian)
DVD Verdict
All involved with the film are acquitted without prejudice. Warner is commended on a fine disc, but certainly this was the time to bring out the special edition. I'd hate to think that it takes three releases of the same film to get a special edition ...read the complete Lethal Weapon movie review at DVD Verdict
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