Review of Lethal Weapon (1987) by Derek S — 03 Sep 2011
Lethal Weapon is easily and without a doubt one of the best cop films I've ever seen, and one of the best comedies at that. I just saw this for the first time, and now I'm wondering why. It's great fun, just turn your brain off for awhile, because it's not exactly the smartest film in the world, but for it's genre it succeeds in that department admirably.
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover star as partners in crime fighting, within the Los Angeles police department. Gibson is Martin Riggs, a man in the grieving process after his wife is killed in an automobile accident.
He's pretty much finished with his life, drinking a ton, barely sleeping, and considering suicide various times. That is, until he is teamed up with Roger Murtaugh, a veteran in law enforcement. He's almost the complete opposite of Riggs, but they form a long lasting friendship and sort of gel together, creating an unforgettable and classic on-screen duo.
The film then progresses with the two cops investigating a drug running ring, and the murder which occurred because of it. They go through a string of attempted killings, hand to hand confrontations, trying to figure out who is behind it all.
The sub-story like Murtaugh's happy family doesn't hurt either, as Riggs bonds with them, creating some sentimental value not to be overlooked. Glover and Gibson have some very memorable and witty dialogue as well, and that just adds to this already classic film.
I loved it, and will watch it many more times.
This review of Lethal Weapon (1987) was written by Derek S on 03 Sep 2011.
Lethal Weapon has generally received very positive reviews.
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