lethal weapon


 Lethal Weapon is one of the best action movies ever made. It's fun, funny, disturbing, and packs a serious punch. Mel Gibson is inimitable as Martin Riggs, who isn't ever sure throughout the whole movie that he doesn't want to die. He lost the love of his life, and the movie begins with him playing "to be or not to be" with a photo of his dead wife and a loaded gun.

His new partner, Srgt Murtaugh, played perfectly by Danny Glover, doesn't believe that Riggs wants to die. He thinks he's just trying to draw crazy pay. And Murtaugh is trying to retire. Without dying. 

During the course of the movie, the two become good friends. Riggs visits Murtaugh's family and Murtaugh's teen daughter falls in love with Riggs. Murtaugh asks Riggs if he really enjoyed his wife's cooking, and Riggs deadpans, "No."

One of my fav lines from any movie is in this one. "What did one shepherd say to the other shepherd? Let's get the flock out of here!"

So many great moments. This movie can be watched over and over without losing enjoyment. One of Gary Busey's best performances as the weird and sinister Mr. Joshua.

There is nudity, lots of strong language, and tons of violence. So only watch it with rated R friendly types. But I highly recommend this movie. In fact I'll probably watch it again this week.

PS along with Die Hard, it's a Christmas movie!

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