2:07 ...."This is actually kinda cool, you know? to have a mirror near of the bath".... Depends on the reflection.... In my case, no, I don't want a mirror right next to the bath......
The Lethal Weapon movies are some of my favorite action movies, they tell a procedural story of family, love and loss. A lot of really good scenes and dialogue in these movies, not to mention explosions and fights! It’s got everything.
80s action movies are great, but great action movies are timeless. The relationship between Riggs and Murtaugh is why this movie works. The whole franchise is great because of the chemistry between these two actors. You should watch them all, on or off camera, either way. This movie is similar to The Last Boyscout, in that it is another buddy action comedy where the two leads work so well with eachother.
Before watching: a little correction my dear: the Lethal Weapon movies are directed by Richard Donner - Mel Gibson is just starring in them. But please react to all of them, all are amazing, cult movies, and each new one developes the characters further!
in the last one they even show how the main characters have aged and neecd to take it down a tone... one of the reasons why glover and gibson came back...
@@ninjavigilante5311 Exactly, and even Richard Donner wanted Mel to be the one to direct the next movie when he couldn't do it & before he passed away.
Gibson's performance during the contemplation scene is SO good, it still makes me cry, even after 35 years and hundreds of viewings of this film. IMO, it's Gibson's best single scene in his career.
They always tell stories about "The straw, that broke the camel's back" .. .. .. Riggs was already "Carrying the weight of the world" ... then, he lost his wife.
"Don't do drugs". I love your look when you said that. Great reaction Dasha. Now you'll need to do "Loaded Weapon" as well as the rest of the Lethal Weapon movies.
mel gets some flak but that dude can act and play THAT type of character better than anyone, plus he can direct like a mofo, I mean he directed Braveheart AND Apocalypto! he's also directing the 5th lethal weapon and the passion of the Christ sequel..which should be interesting
You've previously seen Lucia Naff, the actress who plays Dixie, in Total Recall. She played the three-boobed hooker. Murtaugh wasn't talking about the tree lot shootout when he heard about Riggs' stunt. I think you're watching a cut version; there's another scene in the full version with Riggs, before he and Murtaugh are assigned to work together, in which a gunman was holed up at a school with a sniper rifle. Riggs walks out into the field of fire drawing the gunman's attention and killing him. This movie pretty much DEFINED the "Buddy Cop" film in the 80s, and is still influencing the genre today.
The later three movies are very good, as well. I highly recommend them. Personally, I'd love to see your reaction to the rest of the Lethal Weapon movies.
@@asdfasdf7199 Hmm. I like 4 more than 3 actually. It brings some of the nasty violence back plus Jet Li is a great villain and I really like the theme of Riggs having to come to terms with his age.
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_Lethal Weapon_ is a quadrilogy, made of four films, all of them strong entries in the franchise.
The first time saw this, when Riggs asked Joshua "Would you like a shot at the title?" I was ecstatic. Back in those days the alpha good guy go mano a mano against the alpha bad guy or you just wouldn't be satisfied.
When Murtagh says 'I heard about your little stunt yesterday. Pretty heroic', I think he's referring to the deleted scene where Riggs takes out a shooter who was targeting children. It still makes some sense with that scene removed, but he comes off more as crazed at the Christmas tree lot.
I have always enjoyed this series, Mel was perfect for the role. Watching it again with your reactions and commentary made it even more enjoyable. Thanks for making a reaction to it and hope you can continue the series. Great job Dasha.
I thought the first 2 movies were great, but by the time we got to "Lethal Weapon 3" The characters of Riggs, and Murtagh started to feel too "slapsticky" for me. It was like they were supporting characters in their own story, the tension between the to protagonists was gone, it it seemed to me like there wasn't really much personal growth for their characters
Murtaugh said "Ow" because Riggs actually pulled the trigger on the revolver while it was under his chin. Murtaugh blocked the hammer strike with his thumb. If he wouldn't have blocked it, the pistol would have fired.
This is one of the first examples of what is called the "Buddy Cop" genre. Two cops, one serious and by the book, the other a dangerous loose cannon, have to work together. At first they dislike each other, but they come to respect and like each other during the course of an investigation that pits them against a major bad guy. There are dozens of examples but Lethal Weapon remains one of the first and one of the best.
The director of this movie, Richard Donner, made many fun movies, including “Superman,” “Ladyhawke,” “The Goonies,” and “Scrooged.” His first big movie was actually a horror/thriller that had a huge cultural impact: “The Omen.” The underlying theme of this movie, about what happened to Vietnam veterans after the war and how they used what they learned in that war, is a very common one in 80s movies. This one is a bit uncommon in that it has two sets of veterans (Riggs and Murtaugh on one side, and the General and his people on the other) as opposing examples; often there’s just the “good” veteran who’s using his war skills to help someone in trouble, or the “bad/crazy” veteran who’s using them *on* the person in trouble. The soundtrack to this movie series is unbelievable: score composed by Michael Kamen, featuring him on keyboards, David Sanborn on saxophone, and Eric Clapton on guitar. There was a throwaway title track in this one by a no-name band, but the sequels include original songs by The Beach Boys, George Harrison, Elton John, and Sting. 3:21 You’re right; the term often used for detectives is “plainclothesmen” to distinguish them from the police who wear uniforms. 16:09 If you’re going to watch this series, pause the video before you take a drink - the zingers come out of nowhere, and you’ll choke on your coffee/tea if you’re not careful.
@@TheBigJD100 Ladyhawke is notable for making a whole generation of budding fantasy fans fall in love with Michelle Pfeiffer. Not to mention that Richard Donner met his own wife on set.
@@gerstelb did not realize that he did..... learning something new every day. I think I came across Michelle Pfeiffer either on Grease 2 (she was the only good thing about that horrendous movie) or Scarface.....
I'm always amused at the bit about the "rare & exotic" mercury switch. They were used in thermostats until those went digital. Every house with central air or heat had them, as did any place selling parts for those.
"Is it going to be Christmas-y?!" Shane Black (the writer of Lethal Weapon) loves a Christmas movie! You might remember him as the joking soldier from Predator (with the glasses). Other good movies he has written - Iron Man 3, Long Kiss Goodnight, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
I love the Lethal Weapon movies, all of them. Action and a lot of character, plus the stories aren't complicated either. Just simple and direct. God I miss the late 80's and the 90's. I wish we could get movies that are fun, with decent to cool characters and simple enough stories. Also the "I'm too old for this s**t" is a running gag. Great line.
this is the cut version of the movie... at the beginning, when they walk the parking garage, glover talks about a heroic deed that gibson did the other day... thi was cut out in this version.... that scene and the christmas-tree drugdeal scene show how less he cares, at this moment of his life, if he survives.... such a sad beginning... the scene with the picture of his wife and the gun always gets me to tears. he must be in such pain inside...
The whole collection of Lethal Weapon movies are really something special, so often where sequels just don't get it done like the original; I am happy to say that Lethal Weapon is one of those few where that isn't so. At about the 16:00 minute mark, I have been watching reaction channels for the past few years and I cannot remember a reactor taking something to drink and then something funny happens in that moment causing them to either spray their drink or almost and finally after long long last, we have such a moment! Sorry Dasha, but some of those moments are just too perfect not to cherish.
From the girl at the beginning to the jumper Riggs saves to Riggs himself, the theme of depression and suicidal thoughts is woven all throughout this movie brilliantly. Riggs' struggle is real for a lot of people and this movie makes it real for the viewers.
I would love to see you react to Red Heat. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Russian cop that teams up with an American cop played by Jim Belushi to catch a bad guy. Interesting little fact: the crook that holds Riggs hostage early in the movie is father of Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
0:15 seconds in, and I'm going to say something here. When this movie came out, I didn't fully understand Riggs. However, when my first wife died of cancer in 2006, I became keenly aware of what Riggs was going through. Hell, I had the same exact mentality, as well as the "don't care if I live or die" attitude. I recommend watching the Director's Cut of this movie, it adds a few scenes that help flesh out Riggs' mentality. Also, I VERY HIGHLY recommend watching this whole series (4 movies). The evolution of the characters is spot on throughout the series, even though some fans may disagree with me. Also, new characters are introduced, who are all important in one way or another. I suggest you watch them and make up your own mind. Both Riggs and Murtaugh have a journey throughout the 4 movies, and, in my opinion, they progress in a very logical manner. It's one of the best film series ever made. I won't spoil anything for you, but I will note certain things throughout this movie that are important, and "come back later" in future movies. More of a "remember this part.... you'll see a reference to it later" kind of thing. I promise, I won't post spoilers, but do know that these movies connect with one another in many subtle ways. One with it. 0:50 - Yes, technically, this IS a Christmas movie. Anyone who says different, come fight me. 3:10 - Yeah, pretty much. His daughter is growing into a beautiful young woman, and he's finding his age coming to bite him in the ass. "Just yesterday", she was a baby being born, NOW look at her. It's something all parents go through. 4:45 - Heh, that's a Three Stooges reference. The "slapping his face, eye poke, slap across multiple faces..." The Three Stooges were an American comedy troupe from the Vuadville days into early theatrical era. You can find some of their "shorts" (20 minute or so "movies" on UA-cam and home video release). 5:15 - This is Riggs showing that he doesn't care if he lives or dies. Goes back to losing his wife, and something I can completely relate to. 6:05 - All I'll say on that is, "You'll find out." (This is why you need to watch the rest of the movie series). 13:28 - "You know why I don't do it? The Job." This *REALLY* hit me hard the first time I watched this movie after my first wife died. I say that, because while we weren't cops, the place we were employed took SO good care of her during her final months. I honestly felt that I "owed" them. Technically, we were "low level" employees, and yet because of her dedication to the company while she was going through chemo, and their taking care of her once she went terminal... it's a long story, but I'll try to keep this short: They made sure that her medical insurance was covered while she was dying. They took donations from other employees (and matched it) to cover the cost of a "Memorial Brick" outside of the Cancer Center where she got her treatments. I was so blown away by this generosity that I committed myself to being the best employee to the company I could be. All the way up until my body started giving out. To this day, I appreciate what they did while she was at home, wasting away to nothing. When I remarried years later, they also contributed a lot of money for me and my second wife's honeymoon. Because they knew that my first wife and I didn't get to actually have one (we were literally married 11 days (officially) before she died).
One of the best film franchises of all time. Dasha, the reason why Det. Murtaugh (Danny Glover) said "ow" when the hammer snapped forward was because the older revolvers had the firing pin attached to the hammer and that little cylinder of steel snapped into his hand. At least, that is what the film was portraying.
I can totally relate to Riggs in the trailer scene. I know what it's like to lose someone you care for that much. I get teary every time I see that scene. Riggs is one of my favourite movie cops.
I think the word you're looking for is "catharsis". Eighties movies had a build up of tension and indignation as the villains committed one despicable act after another. Once the protagonists got the antagonists, you (the audience) would experience a cathartic release.
"I love Mel Gibson!" You loved his butt, too! 😆 I saw the smile on your face. Yes, the whole series is good. I would suggest (for your own entertainment, not the channel) the Lethal Weapon tv series. I rolled my eyes when I first heard about it, but it's pretty good.
The yearbook was from Palos Verdes High School. My son went to that school! In all the times I’ve watched this movie I have never noticed the name of the school on that book.
I remember when I first saw this, I told a friend that the characters have so much depth and personality, that could watch an ongoing series about them just being them. I felt the same way about another Shane Black movie, "The Nice Guys" which I highly recommend.
Dasha, in all the years I've rewatched this film, you're the first person to make me realise that it's pretty weird to have a full scale mirror over the bath and not just the sink.
All four Lethal Weapon movies are really good. I love ‘em all. South Park had it right about Mel Gibson: he’s nuts, but he knows how to make a movie! Great reaction! I loved how you said “brrrutal!”
The only movie series to keep its entire cast from movie to movie. Lethal Finale is currently being made, Mel Gibson is directing. I'm just wondering if they'll have the same cast.
Your intro speech made want to recommend another "weapon" movie, "Perfect Weapon" starring Jeff Speakman. To be honest, it's about a 7 out of 10 (which isn't bad but not great), but it has some nice plot twists, and it features kenpo karate which is a very interesting style and happens to be the martial art I took up after a knee injury forced me to give up judo. Speaking of martial arts, "Lethal Weapon" was the American general public's introduction to Gracie jiu jitsu (called Brazilian jiu jitsu in the credits)and the much more obscure martial art of jailhouse rock (which is purported to be fighting techniques developed by prison inmates for surviving surprise attacks in confined spaces).
I recommend “The Road Warrior” -1981. It’s the second of a trilogy. “Mad Max” -1979 and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” - 1985. I would recommend all three in order but the 2nd and 3rd would be better for your format. I do like Mad Max and you can always go back and see it but I think the other two have better energy. I promise you, you will love Road Warrior and Thunderdome.
"I don't think he's on the edge, I think he's past the edge." Great reaction! The second one is pretty good too -- I would take a pass on the later ones, but that's up to you. Thanks!
i love how in this franchise the "family"(for lack of better word) evolves and goes on, even the heroes showing their continous aging that makes this series so believable and lovable...
Interesting Fact: Bruce Willis was almost selected to portray Mel Gibson’s role in this movie and Mel Gibson almost starred in Die Hard. They are both considered Christmas movies.
This film was the first time Gracie Brazilian jiujitsu was shown in an American movie. Black-belt Rorion Gracie, son of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and later founder of the UFC, was the fight coordinator and technical advisor for the film and trained Mel Gibson and Gary Busey for the fight scenes.
One of my favourite films and love the rest of the franchise too. Just noticed for the first time, after having seen this film more times than I can remember, of a big hole in the plot right at the end. Murtagh and Riggs make it back to the house with enough time to set up the tv and write the note. Also, given the sequence of events that has just happened downtown and with all the radio traffic that would have generated. In all that time, the cops posted outside the house weren't ready? Didn't know who they were expecting? Murtagh and Riggs didn't warn them, or inform them of Joshua's description? Hmmmm!
The entire Lethal Weapon series (all four movies) are one of best serial of movies and you can not watch first without seeing entire series. And surprisingly some moment in this movies can be brutal but is almost you do not see it. Like for example scene on start when Riggs is doing drug bust and guy puts him gun under the chin. Or scene where they are using electro shocks. All movies are really great ones, and have strong emotional moments, also some dark ones too (I think second one is most darkest one out of all four movies) but they also have great comedic parts. (like jumper part) and lots of others.... And yes this are Christmas movies... This series of Lethal Weapon movies and Die Hard movies are my most favorite movies..... PS Lethal Weapon 4 movie has BEST end credits ever..... and most emotional one too
Excellent movie. Just wait till you see the other 3 lethal weapon movies. The entire series is amazing. Definitely some of my favorite movies to watch over and over again. Already seem all of them hundreds of times and still enjoy watching them.
Watching Dasha take a drink knowing that the "Thin's my middle name."/"You're wife's cooking, I'm not surprised." line was next was so great! I was just waiting for her to spit her drink everywhere, LOL!!! Definitely watch Lethal Weapon 2, 3, and 4. Just wait until Joe Pesci shows up in Lethal Weapon 2. Hilarious!!!
Ah Lethal Weapon, a series that holds strong through 3 movies and has an adequate 4th even. Also, this movie and Die Hard are some of the reasons why Beretta sold so many Beretta 92 pistols. I know I grew up with these and got one years later just because of 80s movies. 🤣
You're right, size doesn't matter. The large post that Joshua was swinging around takes a lot of space to use, whereas the side-handled baton Riggs had is ideally suited for close-quarters defense. During the time of this movie, the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) outfitted their Patrol Officers with the PR-24 baton. It could be used for climbing, deflection, takedowns, etc. Not too many departments use this these days, preferring to go to an ASP style baton which easily fits on a duty belt.
I saw this movie with my roommate when it came out a few weeks later he got into a fight and said to the dude what Mel Gibson told the guy he fought you would you like a shot at the title and then the guy went on to kick the shit out of my roommate we laughed at him for years after that
Great reaction to a great movie. An 80s action classic. Though I must point out that Mel Gibson did not direct Lethal Weapon. Richard Donner directed all four Lethal Weapon movies. Donner also directed Superman (1978), The Omen (1976) and The Goonies (1985.) Definitely worth checking out those films too. They are classics in their own way.
There are 3 more Lethal Weapon movies that are all worth watching. If you do continue with the series, be aware that Lethal Weapon 3 has a post-credits scene.
Since you like Mel Gibson I very highly recommend his movie The Patriot. IMO it's his most powerful performance and a very powerful story about America's fight for independence.
7:07 Mel Gibson's acting here is amazing. The whole "Gun? Where? Who, me?" conversation is acted out wordlessly on his face.
2:07 ...."This is actually kinda cool, you know? to have a mirror near of the bath".... Depends on the reflection.... In my case, no, I don't want a mirror right next to the bath......
The Lethal Weapon movies are some of my favorite action movies, they tell a procedural story of family, love and loss. A lot of really good scenes and dialogue in these movies, not to mention explosions and fights! It’s got everything.
80s action movies are great, but great action movies are timeless. The relationship between Riggs and Murtaugh is why this movie works. The whole franchise is great because of the chemistry between these two actors. You should watch them all, on or off camera, either way. This movie is similar to The Last Boyscout, in that it is another buddy action comedy where the two leads work so well with eachother.
Before watching: a little correction my dear: the Lethal Weapon movies are directed by Richard Donner - Mel Gibson is just starring in them. But please react to all of them, all are amazing, cult movies, and each new one developes the characters further!
in the last one they even show how the main characters have aged and neecd to take it down a tone... one of the reasons why glover and gibson came back...
yes, they all are.
Mel is directing this next lethal weapon, which should be awesome because Mel is a great director and not shy about violence.
@@ninjavigilante5311 Exactly, and even Richard Donner wanted Mel to be the one to direct the next movie when he couldn't do it & before he passed away.
@@ninjavigilante5311 They're doing _another_ one!?
Gibson's performance during the contemplation scene is SO good, it still makes me cry, even after 35 years and hundreds of viewings of this film. IMO, it's Gibson's best single scene in his career.
It helps with the Eric Clapton soundtrack as well lol.
Agreed. So very intense.
They always tell stories about "The straw, that broke the camel's back" .. .. .. Riggs was already "Carrying the weight of the world" ... then, he lost his wife.
@@-M0LE not exactly but he did put a blank bullet in the chamber to give an authentic feeling of fear
"Don't do drugs". I love your look when you said that. Great reaction Dasha. Now you'll need to do "Loaded Weapon" as well as the rest of the Lethal Weapon movies.
LW2, LW3, Loaded Weapon 1, and LW4. In that order, as there are some LW2 and LW3 stuff in Loaded Weapon 1.
@@weepingscorpion8739 Why in that order? 🤨
@@wedgeantilles4712 Because Loaded Weapon 1 was released after Lethal Weapon 3 but before Lethal Weapon 4.
A lot of movies SAID they are about a cop on the edge, Mel Gibson's Riggs is still the only one who made me BELIEVE they were a cop on the edge.
mel gets some flak but that dude can act and play THAT type of character better than anyone, plus he can direct like a mofo, I mean he directed Braveheart AND Apocalypto!
he's also directing the 5th lethal weapon and the passion of the Christ sequel..which should be interesting
You've previously seen Lucia Naff, the actress who plays Dixie, in Total Recall. She played the three-boobed hooker.
Murtaugh wasn't talking about the tree lot shootout when he heard about Riggs' stunt. I think you're watching a cut version; there's another scene in the full version with Riggs, before he and Murtaugh are assigned to work together, in which a gunman was holed up at a school with a sniper rifle. Riggs walks out into the field of fire drawing the gunman's attention and killing him.
This movie pretty much DEFINED the "Buddy Cop" film in the 80s, and is still influencing the genre today.
The later three movies are very good, as well. I highly recommend them. Personally, I'd love to see your reaction to the rest of the Lethal Weapon movies.
2 is great, 3 is watchable, 4 is cringe
@@asdfasdf7199 Hmm. I like 4 more than 3 actually. It brings some of the nasty violence back plus Jet Li is a great villain and I really like the theme of Riggs having to come to terms with his age.
_Lethal Weapon_ is a quadrilogy, made of four films, all of them strong entries in the franchise.
I LOVE this movie. I couldn't even say how often i have seen it over the years.
Great fun.
The first time saw this, when Riggs asked Joshua "Would you like a shot at the title?" I was ecstatic. Back in those days the alpha good guy go mano a mano against the alpha bad guy or you just wouldn't be satisfied.
The contemplation scene always gets to me. You can just feel his anguish and loss of humanity.
"Do you really wanna jump ... do you wanna!"
Fun fact: The criminal holding a gun to Mel Gibson in the beginning of the film is the father of Red Hot Chili Pepper front man Anthony Kiedis.
When Murtagh says 'I heard about your little stunt yesterday. Pretty heroic', I think he's referring to the deleted scene where Riggs takes out a shooter who was targeting children. It still makes some sense with that scene removed, but he comes off more as crazed at the Christmas tree lot.
Murtagh says "ow" in the gun scene because Mel pulls the trigger and the hammer of the gun squashes his finger
Lucky Dasha, you have 3 more sequels to enjoy and they all have the family/action dynamic you like.
Plus a parody
I have always enjoyed this series, Mel was perfect for the role. Watching it again with your reactions and commentary made it even more enjoyable. Thanks for making a reaction to it and hope you can continue the series. Great job Dasha.
I thought the first 2 movies were great, but by the time we got to "Lethal Weapon 3" The characters of Riggs, and Murtagh started to feel too "slapsticky" for me. It was like they were supporting characters in their own story, the tension between the to protagonists was gone, it it seemed to me like there wasn't really much personal growth for their characters
Murtaugh said "Ow" because Riggs actually pulled the trigger on the revolver while it was under his chin. Murtaugh blocked the hammer strike with his thumb. If he wouldn't have blocked it, the pistol would have fired.
One of the best buddy cop films.
This is one of the first examples of what is called the "Buddy Cop" genre. Two cops, one serious and by the book, the other a dangerous loose cannon, have to work together. At first they dislike each other, but they come to respect and like each other during the course of an investigation that pits them against a major bad guy. There are dozens of examples but Lethal Weapon remains one of the first and one of the best.
The director of this movie, Richard Donner, made many fun movies, including “Superman,” “Ladyhawke,” “The Goonies,” and “Scrooged.” His first big movie was actually a horror/thriller that had a huge cultural impact: “The Omen.”
The underlying theme of this movie, about what happened to Vietnam veterans after the war and how they used what they learned in that war, is a very common one in 80s movies. This one is a bit uncommon in that it has two sets of veterans (Riggs and Murtaugh on one side, and the General and his people on the other) as opposing examples; often there’s just the “good” veteran who’s using his war skills to help someone in trouble, or the “bad/crazy” veteran who’s using them *on* the person in trouble.
The soundtrack to this movie series is unbelievable: score composed by Michael Kamen, featuring him on keyboards, David Sanborn on saxophone, and Eric Clapton on guitar. There was a throwaway title track in this one by a no-name band, but the sequels include original songs by The Beach Boys, George Harrison, Elton John, and Sting.
3:21 You’re right; the term often used for detectives is “plainclothesmen” to distinguish them from the police who wear uniforms.
16:09 If you’re going to watch this series, pause the video before you take a drink - the zingers come out of nowhere, and you’ll choke on your coffee/tea if you’re not careful.
Ladyhawke is an underrated Richard Donner movie....would love to see a reaction to that one. Also "Maverick" is a good one.
@@TheBigJD100 Ladyhawke is notable for making a whole generation of budding fantasy fans fall in love with Michelle Pfeiffer. Not to mention that Richard Donner met his own wife on set.
@@gerstelb did not realize that he did..... learning something new every day. I think I came across Michelle Pfeiffer either on Grease 2 (she was the only good thing about that horrendous movie) or Scarface.....
Just noticed for the first time after all these years... there is a sign/magnet on the refrigerator that says "Free South Africa"
I'm always amused at the bit about the "rare & exotic" mercury switch. They were used in thermostats until those went digital. Every house with central air or heat had them, as did any place selling parts for those.
The second-best Christmas film. Die Hard is the best.
"Is it going to be Christmas-y?!"
Shane Black (the writer of Lethal Weapon) loves a Christmas movie! You might remember him as the joking soldier from Predator (with the glasses). Other good movies he has written - Iron Man 3, Long Kiss Goodnight, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
I would LOVE to see a reaction to "The Long Kiss Goodnight", Geena Davis, Sam Jackso, Brian Cox.... such an underrated movie
The Predator as well.
I love the Lethal Weapon movies, all of them. Action and a lot of character, plus the stories aren't complicated either. Just simple and direct. God I miss the late 80's and the 90's. I wish we could get movies that are fun, with decent to cool characters and simple enough stories.
Also the "I'm too old for this s**t" is a running gag. Great line.
"Don't do drugs" lol. Great public service announcement. Keep up the good work😆
this is the cut version of the movie... at the beginning, when they walk the parking garage, glover talks about a heroic deed that gibson did the other day... thi was cut out in this version.... that scene and the christmas-tree drugdeal scene show how less he cares, at this moment of his life, if he survives.... such a sad beginning... the scene with the picture of his wife and the gun always gets me to tears. he must be in such pain inside...
The whole collection of Lethal Weapon movies are really something special, so often where sequels just don't get it done like the original; I am happy to say that Lethal Weapon is one of those few where that isn't so. At about the 16:00 minute mark, I have been watching reaction channels for the past few years and I cannot remember a reactor taking something to drink and then something funny happens in that moment causing them to either spray their drink or almost and finally after long long last, we have such a moment! Sorry Dasha, but some of those moments are just too perfect not to cherish.
¡Gracias!
One of the best action movies ever made, cool reaction as always Dasha, take care sweetie 🥰
From the girl at the beginning to the jumper Riggs saves to Riggs himself, the theme of depression and suicidal thoughts is woven all throughout this movie brilliantly. Riggs' struggle is real for a lot of people and this movie makes it real for the viewers.
That's what makes it one of the best Christmas movies ever
I would love to see you react to Red Heat. Arnold Schwarzenegger is a Russian cop that teams up with an American cop played by Jim Belushi to catch a bad guy. Interesting little fact: the crook that holds Riggs hostage early in the movie is father of Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
0:15 seconds in, and I'm going to say something here. When this movie came out, I didn't fully understand Riggs. However, when my first wife died of cancer in 2006, I became keenly aware of what Riggs was going through. Hell, I had the same exact mentality, as well as the "don't care if I live or die" attitude. I recommend watching the Director's Cut of this movie, it adds a few scenes that help flesh out Riggs' mentality. Also, I VERY HIGHLY recommend watching this whole series (4 movies). The evolution of the characters is spot on throughout the series, even though some fans may disagree with me. Also, new characters are introduced, who are all important in one way or another. I suggest you watch them and make up your own mind.
Both Riggs and Murtaugh have a journey throughout the 4 movies, and, in my opinion, they progress in a very logical manner. It's one of the best film series ever made. I won't spoil anything for you, but I will note certain things throughout this movie that are important, and "come back later" in future movies. More of a "remember this part.... you'll see a reference to it later" kind of thing. I promise, I won't post spoilers, but do know that these movies connect with one another in many subtle ways.
One with it.
0:50 - Yes, technically, this IS a Christmas movie. Anyone who says different, come fight me.
3:10 - Yeah, pretty much. His daughter is growing into a beautiful young woman, and he's finding his age coming to bite him in the ass. "Just yesterday", she was a baby being born, NOW look at her. It's something all parents go through.
4:45 - Heh, that's a Three Stooges reference. The "slapping his face, eye poke, slap across multiple faces..." The Three Stooges were an American comedy troupe from the Vuadville days into early theatrical era. You can find some of their "shorts" (20 minute or so "movies" on UA-cam and home video release).
5:15 - This is Riggs showing that he doesn't care if he lives or dies. Goes back to losing his wife, and something I can completely relate to.
6:05 - All I'll say on that is, "You'll find out." (This is why you need to watch the rest of the movie series).
13:28 - "You know why I don't do it? The Job." This *REALLY* hit me hard the first time I watched this movie after my first wife died. I say that, because while we weren't cops, the place we were employed took SO good care of her during her final months. I honestly felt that I "owed" them. Technically, we were "low level" employees, and yet because of her dedication to the company while she was going through chemo, and their taking care of her once she went terminal... it's a long story, but I'll try to keep this short: They made sure that her medical insurance was covered while she was dying. They took donations from other employees (and matched it) to cover the cost of a "Memorial Brick" outside of the Cancer Center where she got her treatments. I was so blown away by this generosity that I committed myself to being the best employee to the company I could be. All the way up until my body started giving out. To this day, I appreciate what they did while she was at home, wasting away to nothing. When I remarried years later, they also contributed a lot of money for me and my second wife's honeymoon. Because they knew that my first wife and I didn't get to actually have one (we were literally married 11 days (officially) before she died).
You should watch *Maverick* with Mel Gibson. with a surprise guest star in it.
One of my favorite buddy cop action comedy films ever.
One of the best film franchises of all time. Dasha, the reason why Det. Murtaugh (Danny Glover) said "ow" when the hammer snapped forward was because the older revolvers had the firing pin attached to the hammer and that little cylinder of steel snapped into his hand. At least, that is what the film was portraying.
Yes!!! Finally. Please do them all.
I can totally relate to Riggs in the trailer scene. I know what it's like to lose someone you care for that much. I get teary every time I see that scene.
Riggs is one of my favourite movie cops.
I haven’t watched Lethal Weapon in FOREVER. Thank you Dasha for this, and thank you for yet another great reaction.
I think the word you're looking for is "catharsis". Eighties movies had a build up of tension and indignation as the villains committed one despicable act after another. Once the protagonists got the antagonists, you (the audience) would experience a cathartic release.
"I love Mel Gibson!" You loved his butt, too! 😆 I saw the smile on your face.
Yes, the whole series is good. I would suggest (for your own entertainment, not the channel) the Lethal Weapon tv series. I rolled my eyes when I first heard about it, but it's pretty good.
Richard Donner directed this film. Mel was the lead actor only
You have to watch all four! every actor is the same even Murtaugh's family. They are a great journey!
"Don't they some, you know, some you know.. some moral things inside, yea know" No... your innocence keeps us returning. Thanks for sharing.
The yearbook was from Palos Verdes High School. My son went to that school! In all the times I’ve watched this movie I have never noticed the name of the school on that book.
One of the best chemistries in the history of cinema.
I remember when I first saw this, I told a friend that the characters have so much depth and personality, that could watch an ongoing series about them just being them. I felt the same way about another Shane Black movie, "The Nice Guys" which I highly recommend.
Dasha, in all the years I've rewatched this film, you're the first person to make me realise that it's pretty weird to have a full scale mirror over the bath and not just the sink.
I love the Lethal Weapon Movies with Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Show you the other parts 2 to 4.
Absolutely a Christmas movie! 😁🤣😂🥰🌲
4:40 Mel Gibson is so good playing crazy cop👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
a young Mel Gibson would have been the PERFECT Wolverine
1:49 😄 This is one of the minor drawbacks to having lots of kids. Each new arrival makes it _just_ a little harder to have privacy.
This is definitely my most anticipated movie reaction review😃 Lethal Weapon and Die Hard are Christmas classics
A classic! Thank you!
All four Lethal Weapon movies are really good. I love ‘em all. South Park had it right about Mel Gibson: he’s nuts, but he knows how to make a movie! Great reaction! I loved how you said “brrrutal!”
The only movie series to keep its entire cast from movie to movie.
Lethal Finale is currently being made, Mel Gibson is directing.
I'm just wondering if they'll have the same cast.
Your intro speech made want to recommend another "weapon" movie, "Perfect Weapon" starring Jeff Speakman. To be honest, it's about a 7 out of 10 (which isn't bad but not great), but it has some nice plot twists, and it features kenpo karate which is a very interesting style and happens to be the martial art I took up after a knee injury forced me to give up judo. Speaking of martial arts, "Lethal Weapon" was the American general public's introduction to Gracie jiu jitsu (called Brazilian jiu jitsu in the credits)and the much more obscure martial art of jailhouse rock (which is purported to be fighting techniques developed by prison inmates for surviving surprise attacks in confined spaces).
These Lethal Weapon movies are all great. The 4th one is almost more comedy than anything else but still love it.
00:12 Not directed by Mel Gibson. Starring Mel Gibson. Directed by Richard Donner.
You are right! They fulfil each other.
I recommend “The Road Warrior” -1981. It’s the second of a trilogy. “Mad Max” -1979 and “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” - 1985. I would recommend all three in order but the 2nd and 3rd would be better for your format. I do like Mad Max and you can always go back and see it but I think the other two have better energy. I promise you, you will love Road Warrior and Thunderdome.
"I don't think he's on the edge, I think he's past the edge." Great reaction! The second one is pretty good too -- I would take a pass on the later ones, but that's up to you. Thanks!
i love how in this franchise the "family"(for lack of better word) evolves and goes on, even the heroes showing their continous aging that makes this series so believable and lovable...
I so love these movies. And it was interesting as well because the characters had real depth and it was nice to see.
You have to watch the rest of the series now, and I'm so much looking forward to seeing how you react to them.
This whole series is really good.
😯 My sweet Dasha "don't do drugs" had me 🤣 from the beginning.
This was really fun, Dasha! Great job! 😄
Great film. I can also see Dasha's growth while watching these. +1
Interesting Fact: Bruce Willis was almost selected to portray Mel Gibson’s role in this movie and Mel Gibson almost starred in Die Hard. They are both considered Christmas movies.
This film was the first time Gracie Brazilian jiujitsu was shown in an American movie. Black-belt Rorion Gracie, son of Grandmaster Helio Gracie and later founder of the UFC, was the fight coordinator and technical advisor for the film and trained Mel Gibson and Gary Busey for the fight scenes.
Loved this reaction thank you!!!
2 3 and 4 are also great they are more or less one story spread over 4 films.
Nice reaction! All the Lethal Weapons movies are great.
You will love this 80's action comedy, "48 Hours." Starring Eddie Murphy and Nick Nolte. Another odd couple pairing. ✌️❤️🌹
And its sequel too.
One of my favourite films and love the rest of the franchise too.
Just noticed for the first time, after having seen this film more times than I can remember, of a big hole in the plot right at the end. Murtagh and Riggs make it back to the house with enough time to set up the tv and write the note. Also, given the sequence of events that has just happened downtown and with all the radio traffic that would have generated. In all that time, the cops posted outside the house weren't ready? Didn't know who they were expecting? Murtagh and Riggs didn't warn them, or inform them of Joshua's description? Hmmmm!
Great reaction the second movie is where it really turns up
The entire Lethal Weapon series (all four movies) are one of best serial of movies and you can not watch first without seeing entire series.
And surprisingly some moment in this movies can be brutal but is almost you do not see it. Like for example scene on start when Riggs is doing drug bust and guy puts him gun under the chin.
Or scene where they are using electro shocks.
All movies are really great ones, and have strong emotional moments, also some dark ones too (I think second one is most darkest one out of all four movies) but they also have great comedic parts. (like jumper part) and lots of others....
And yes this are Christmas movies...
This series of Lethal Weapon movies and Die Hard movies are my most favorite movies.....
PS Lethal Weapon 4 movie has BEST end credits ever..... and most emotional one too
Excellent movie. Just wait till you see the other 3 lethal weapon movies. The entire series is amazing. Definitely some of my favorite movies to watch over and over again. Already seem all of them hundreds of times and still enjoy watching them.
Watching Dasha take a drink knowing that the "Thin's my middle name."/"You're wife's cooking, I'm not surprised." line was next was so great! I was just waiting for her to spit her drink everywhere, LOL!!! Definitely watch Lethal Weapon 2, 3, and 4. Just wait until Joe Pesci shows up in Lethal Weapon 2. Hilarious!!!
@@glennjpanting2081 YOU'RE right!
Ah Lethal Weapon, a series that holds strong through 3 movies and has an adequate 4th even.
Also, this movie and Die Hard are some of the reasons why Beretta sold so many Beretta 92 pistols. I know I grew up with these and got one years later just because of 80s movies. 🤣
What I loved the most about this movie little Dasha is you. 😇🌻💐🥂😁
You're right, size doesn't matter. The large post that Joshua was swinging around takes a lot of space to use, whereas the side-handled baton Riggs had is ideally suited for close-quarters defense. During the time of this movie, the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) outfitted their Patrol Officers with the PR-24 baton. It could be used for climbing, deflection, takedowns, etc. Not too many departments use this these days, preferring to go to an ASP style baton which easily fits on a duty belt.
Or a tac vest
Gotta watch part 2!!!! Best of the four movies.
I saw this movie with my roommate when it came out a few weeks later he got into a fight and said to the dude what Mel Gibson told the guy he fought you would you like a shot at the title and then the guy went on to kick the shit out of my roommate we laughed at him for years after that
New record potty mouth dasha “oh shit” oh fuck what the hell starts at 1:23
Already I now need these reactions to all the sequels pronto. Lol
My hug is a lethal weapon. ;-)
Keep going with the lethal weapon movies. They’re all great.
Loved that you reacted to this. The sequels are all great, but 2 is probably the best of the series.
eenie, meenie, minie....and MOE!
yeah you can't beat 2..although Pesci is very entertaining, ukay, ukay, ukayy
Great reaction to a great movie. An 80s action classic. Though I must point out that Mel Gibson did not direct Lethal Weapon. Richard Donner directed all four Lethal Weapon movies. Donner also directed Superman (1978), The Omen (1976) and The Goonies (1985.) Definitely worth checking out those films too. They are classics in their own way.
There are 3 more Lethal Weapon movies that are all worth watching. If you do continue with the series, be aware that Lethal Weapon 3 has a post-credits scene.
4:40 That bit is a reference to the Three Stooges, an iconic slapstick comedy team that Gibson is a big fan of.
Definitely do the sequels they're soon good!!!!
0:05=This movie was directed by the great Richard Donner. RIP.
The sequels are just as amazing. 🤣👍
Since you like Mel Gibson I very highly recommend his movie The Patriot. IMO it's his most powerful performance and a very powerful story about America's fight for independence.