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Lethal Weapon 2 (1989)

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Reviews Counted:34

Fresh:28

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 58 mins

Genre: Action/Adventure

US Box Office: $0

Synopsis: Murtaugh is still the family man. Riggs is still the daredevil, but now he counts the odds before bucking them. This time, they must protect an accountant who has laundered a half billion dollars... Murtaugh is still the family man. Riggs is still the daredevil, but now he counts the odds before bucking them. This time, they must protect an accountant who has laundered a half billion dollars in narcotics money. He leads them to a murderous syndicate with ties to a foreign power. Along the way, there's a six-story plummet from a window, a booby-trapped toilet, an underwater escape, and more. Academy Award Nominations: Best Sound Effects Editing. [More]

Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Derrick O'Connor

Starring: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Joe Pesci, Derrick O'Connor, Patsy Kensit, Joss Ackland, Stephen Kahan, Mark Rolston, Jenette Goldstein, Dean Norris, Nestor Serrano, Damon Hines, Mary Ellen Trainor, Ken Tigar

Director: Richard Donner

Director: Richard Donner
Producer: Richard Donner, Joel Silver
Composer: Eric Clapton, Michael Kamen, David Sanborn

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One of the finest examples of the genre, and, in my humble estimation, one of the greatest sequels put to film. Perhaps deranged hyperbole, but rarely does a follow-up outgun the original film as swiftly as Lethal 2 does.

Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com | comment Comment
08/26/09
Brian Orndorf
Brian Orndorf
BrianOrndorf.com

Better than the first!

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02/03/09
Clint Morris
Clint Morris
Brag Magazine

Returning director Richard Donner seems to have smoothed over the few stylistic rough edges remaining from the earlier film to deliver here two hours of pure, breathless, high-impact entertainment.

Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide | comment Comment
08/25/08
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Probably the best film in the series to date.

Full Review Source: Channel 4 Film | comment Comment
08/25/08
Channel 4 Film

Loaded with the usual elements, Lethal Weapon 2 benefits from a consistency of tone that was lacking in the first film.

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
06/06/08
Variety Staff
Variety Staff
Variety
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Kick ass sequel

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02/12/08
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
Stefan Birgir Stefansson
sbs.is

You may find the movie overdone, to be sure, but you'll have to admit the lead characters are endearing.

Full Review Source: DVDTown.com | comment Comment
10/26/06
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

Too jokey and cutesy. This is where the series took a wrong turn toward too much comedy, but the public didn't seem to mind.

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02/17/06
Chuck O'Leary
Chuck O'Leary
FulvueDrive-in.com

By concentrating on the often frustrating, funny relationship between the three men, the film gains in humour but loses some of the momentum and panache which distinguished the original.

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02/09/06
Geoff Andrew
Geoff Andrew
Time Out

No review available.

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06/11/05
Emanuel Levy
Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

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02/11/05
Greg Maki
Greg Maki
Star-Democrat (Easton, MD)

No review available.

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01/08/05
Michael Dequina
Michael Dequina
TheMovieReport.com

No review available.

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12/26/04
Robert Roten
Robert Roten
Laramie Movie Scope

No review available.

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11/19/04
Robin Clifford
Robin Clifford
Reeling Reviews

Strong, funny sequel

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06/25/04
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International

No review available.

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03/27/04
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice

Despite problems with poor characterization and weak plot, Lethal Weapon 2 nevertheless provides a satisfying combination of male bonding, action and humor...

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03/09/04
Dragan Antulov
Dragan Antulov
rec.arts.movies.reviews

No review available.

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12/08/03
Nicolas Lacroix
Nicolas Lacroix
EnPrimeur.ca

No review available.

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09/26/03
James O'Ehley
James O'Ehley
Sci-Fi Movie Page

No review available.

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09/11/03
Dan Fazio
Dan Fazio
Citysearch
 
 
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Latest News for Lethal Weapon 2

November 03, 2006: George Miller Discusses the Future of "Mad Max"
Mel Gibson recently stated that he wouldn't be returning for any more "Lethal Weapon" or "Mad Max" sequels, but director George Miller seems somewhat... More...

October 31, 2006: Mel Gibson Nixes "Mad Max" and "Lethal Weapon" Returns
In a move that surprises absolutely no one and relieves quite a few, Mel Gibson has announced that he's officially staying away from any and all sequels to "Lethal... More...

August 07, 2006: NOW Mel Wants to Do Another "Lethal Weapon"?
In a move that might be dismissed as "PR B.S." by many, Mel Gibson (allegedly) wants to head back to Riggsville and star in "Lethal Weapon 5" -- despite his... More...

March 02, 2006: Critical Consensus: A Swinging "Party," A Sweet and Sour "16"
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