Lethal Weapon
Added 1/21/2010
While investigating Amanda Hunsacker's death, the two uncover a heroin-smuggling operation run by Vietnam War special forces troops, known as 'Shadow Company' (see Air America). The scheme is masterminded by a ruthless retired General, Peter McAllister (Mitchell Ryan) - the former commander of Shadow Company - and his chief enforcer, Mr. Joshua (Gary Busey). Murtaugh and Riggs - also Vietnam War veterans - discover that Michael Hunsacker was laundering the profits through his bank. McAllister had ordered the murder of his daughter to keep his laundryman under control. As Riggs and Murtaugh confront Michael Hunsacker, Mr. Joshua makes a surprise appearance in a helicopter and shoots him in the back with a sniper rifle. This one is definitely a winner. If you haven't seen this superb movie, then I strongly recommend that you do. Great movie.
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wheres the rest
Added 1/1/2010
I loved these movies and all I want to know is when are the 2 final installments going to be released, been far too long for them not to also be out on blu-ray. Anyone else agree???
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I LOVE Lethal Weapon...just not this copy.
Added 12/3/2009
I'm a Blu-ray enthusiast, and a Lethal Weapon enthusiast. So, I was VERY disappointed in both the quality of the Blu-ray formatting for this (it looks like DVD quality), but what REALLY mad me upset is the fact that it's not the directors cut. I guess that perhaps it was a bit naive of me to assume that it would be, but come on, this is BLU-RAY we're talking about here! I was not impressed. Not to mention that the seller said it was in "Good Condition", but the spine and back of the sleeve was severely crumpled and torn. Had this been a good quality Blu-ray conversion, and it been the directors cut, I would have cared not regarding the crumpled sleeve. However, as it was not the case, the crumpled nature was the straw.
P.S. I just checked on Amazon, and there's STILL no Director's Cut available. Until there is, I will not be buying any Lethal Weapon films on Blu-ray.
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Mel Gibson Is A One Of A Kind Cop! Thank god he's on our side.
Added 9/5/2009
Lethal Weapon (Director's Cut)
Mel Gibson and Danny Glover in this 117 minute Warner Brothers film take police work above and beyond the usual line of duty as they battle a organized crime ring that came from another country.
Diplomatic immunity won't stand in their way as they go after some of the most dangerous people on the streets of their city. Gibson and Glover play two cops that play to win. At any cost!
Excellent action and police drama. This film is full of great co-stars.
I have this DVD in my personal movie collection. It's a keeper!
Reporter Joseph Toth
Washington Micro Bank BBS
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SUPERB NEW-WAVE DETECTIVE CLASSIC
Added 7/11/2009
LETHAL WEAPON is a greatly entertaining new-wave detective flick. Danny Glover [as Sgt Murtaugh] and Mel Gibson [as Sgt Riggs] are an incongruous duo, but it works. Glover plays a vet LAPD detective who is assigned a new new partner [Gibson] who either has a death wish or is a tired-of-it-all maverick trying to fake his way into an early-retirement psycho pension. Murtaugh's not sure what this guy's path is until, during an altercation, he gives Riggs his [Murtaugh's] gun and dares him to "pull the trigger". Great tense scene here as Riggs aims at his face and unexpectedly pulls the trigger. Lucky that the chamber is empty. Any doubt now gone. Seems Riggs, despondent over the death of his wife, just wants to pack it in. The duo are trying to solve the apparent suicide of a young woman. Investigations point to a group of ex-CIA mercenaries who are now covertly importing heroin. This intimidating clan is led by a glassy-eyed and terse Mitch Ryan [ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE, 1973] and his #1 is played by a robotic and impervious Gary Busey as "Mr Joshua". Both of these guys are simply AWESOME here. Great scene when a local drug dealer, Mr Mendez [played by Ed O'Ross, a virtual unknown] is escorted into the lion's den to consummate a deal. When he questions their origins he is forced to hold a flame to Mr Joshua's forearm---the latter taking it without even a wimper or an "ouch". Think it's time to deal with these fellas, and quick. Mendez is a riot, his cameo a beaut, especially with his "what's this, Psycho's 'R Us ?" quote. As Murtaugh and Riggs get closer to identifying the organization and its goals their main informant, themselves and then Murtaugh's family are targeted for assassination. Nice scene as the informant [Michael Hunsaker played by Tom Atkins], being grilled by Murtaugh, describes the nefarious group as " mercs...trained expert killers" . Don't wanna sell Girl Scout cookies to these guys. Hunsaker is subsequently professionally dispatched by a sniper in a helicopter. The sight of Riggs 'running after' the copter and unloading his gun as it disappears over the ocean is striking---a beautiful, evocative and unique camera shot that you won't forget. Despite losing their source M & R keep probing resulting in the kidnapping of Murtaugh's teenaged daughter. Time to get serious now. However, both guys get captured. The Gibson water & shock torture scene and his escape was superb. The ending fistfight between Riggs and the great villain Bussey seemed contrived but worked. Riggs outrunning and outmaneuvering a speeding car was not that credible---geez, the guy's gotta be bipolar. The opening Gibson grief/crybaby scene over the death of his wife was a trifle sappy & corny but Gibson's great acting skills pulled this one through. Hey guy, get over it: you look like God---won't be lonely too long. Murtaugh's teenaged daughter's crush on Gibson was cute and endearing. Overall, a thoroughly entertaining movie from start to finish with excellent acting from everybody including the supports. This one was fresh, had a great and memorable villain, lots of action, some charm and humor, some memorable lines, a great cameo...etc. Has to be part of anybody's DVD collection whether you like detective movies or not.
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always loved these movies
Added 9/16/2008
Very good series of movies. Danny Glover and Mel Gibson play well off of each other.
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Lethal Collection
Added 7/24/2008
I really enjoyed all of the great action scenes mixed with a bit of humor . When you buy the collection you wanna watch them straight through because the storyline grows and they kept the same main characters throughout to give it better flow and I loved it!
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Fantastic!
Added 7/2/2008
This is a wonderful box set of Lethal Weapon films. I love the combination of Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Joe Pesci together. The action scenes, the comedy and everything else added to the mix makes these films an absolute delight to watch. Buy it now!!!
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