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Lethal Weapon
(1987)
If these two can learn to stand each other... the bad guys
don't stand a chance.
Director: Richard Donner, rated R for violence,
language
  Starring: Mel
Gibson, Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mitchell Ryan, Tom Atkins,
Darlene Love, Traci Wolfe, Jackie Swanson, Lycia Naff
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★★
- perfect
"You make it through
tomorrow without killing anybody, especially me, or yourself,
then I'll start trusting you." - Roger Murtaugh
Why watch this? ...
it's Mel Gibson when he was People Magazine's Sexiest Man of the Year.
Plot Summary:
Roger Murtaugh is a seasoned LAPD detective celebrating his 50th
birthday. He's partnered with Martin Riggs, a younger,
emotionally unstable detective with a death wish following his
wife's recent passing. Their initial investigation into an
apparent suicide leads them down a path of drug trafficking and
former Special Forces mercenaries.
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Dad's Preview:
This awesome action film literally started the cop buddy genre, and is
easily the best. It also catapulted Mel Gibson, and that
gorgeous mane, to the top of the
A-list. For half the film, we believe his character, Riggs, is
certifiably
insane. However, when things get dicey due to involvement
with some really bad drug smugglers, Riggs and his special skills, come in real handy. Danny Glover, as Lt. Murtaugh, a good cop on the verge of retirement,
is excellent as Riggs' grumpy police partner. This film does it
all correctly: pacing, character development, action,
one-liners and a perfect ending. Gimme more Riggs and
Murtaugh! |
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Silver Pictures;
Warner Bros.
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