LETHAL WEAPON (1987) | FIRST TIME WATCHING | MOVIE REACTION

Lethal Weapon (1987) First Time Watching Movie Reaction Review and Commentary for JL. Extraordinarily Ordinary Media Many moments of pure amazement at Riggs' level of crazy and many more moments of laughing at how old and broke down Murtaugh is were had. Extraordinarily Ordinary Media 2022.
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[@technopirate304]

One thing I liked about the movie series is that they kept the same actors and actresses as Murtaughs family. So you got to see these kids grow up like the Cosby show.

[@joshvenie2024]

YES! I ran through the series again last year and was thinking the same! Makes it more real

[@rxtsec1]

Not just the family either. But the same Supporting characters outside of the family

[@joshvenie2024]

@@rxtsec1 That's true! Same Captain, same Staff Psychologist. And, lest we forget, the City of LA is very much a character.

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Same director, same producer and crew. It’s a huge Lethal family!

[@Reginmund]

Wonderful analogy between Danny Glover and Bill Cosby there. 🤣

[@gog583]

Vic Morrow, the actor who starred in a 60's TV show called "Combat", got beheaded while filming for the movie version of "Twilight Zone". That's why people duck.

[@chattykat6705]

My favorite Christmas movie! Thanks! Hi Co Pilots!

[@straker454]

It's funny, Danny Glover was playing a 50 year old in this film from '87 but in Predator 2 from '90 he was 44, lol. I always wondered why people thought he was too old in Predator 2 considering how in great shape he was.

[@ZeroOskul]

1:00 Best Lassie EVER!

[@adambaumgarden7501]

Concerning your question on why people duck when they exit/enter helicopters. I worked on a aircraft carrier for 5 years refueling helicopters and jets. They tolds us to duck because if a strong gust hits the blades in the right way it can cause the blades to bend or sway down closer to the ground.

[@bigdiesel5412]

The entire series is top shelf imo

[@Codametal]

I met Danny Glover once at a premiere of Philadelphia. He was a very nice man, we took a picture together along with my friend.

[@gabrielmauller8137]

“Are they in Detroit?” In the 80’s, L.A. was close.

[@geraldmorgan6906]

I just noticed it said written by Shane Black at the start. I've seen this movie dozens of times but never realized it was written by Hawkins from the Predator movie the whole time. Damn I'm dumb.

[@jeffreydavid6794]

The 2nd one is my favorite.

[@NocturnalVoice]

Great reaction 😎👍

[@bavondale]

great reaction vid. now ur ready to watch Maverick (1994)

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

I believe when Riggs honestly answered no to the question of do you like my wife's cooking is what solidified their friendship. Roger knew Martin was going to be honest with him no matter what.

[@reneedennis2011]

Yup.

[@calebkaltenbach1003]

“She’s watching the same movie I’m watching…. Crazy don’t die that easily…” 😂😂😂 Love your reactions and commentary

[@majorfaulking4427]

Gary Busey was also in Point Break. And the helicopters blades can dip while in motion, so some people have been killed by not ducking or if a strong wing causes a dip of the blades .

[@PrimeSportsNetwork]

Excellent movie that must be on his watch list!

[@exile220ify]

The jumping scene is VERY similar to Crocodile Dundee - another GREAT comedy that you should react to if you haven't already

[@RyanSmith-yu5ln]

Their chemistry is the stuff of legend. I know you'll like the sequels, especially part 2.

[@ZeroOskul]

It's really good when you can really hate everthing about the villain.

[@reneedennis2011]

Lethal Weapon 2 is the best one out of the series.

[@Etherwinter]

The way Riggs acted, suicidal, depressed, frustrated. I feel that. I could relate. I felt like that for a long time. He's not really crazy. He's frustrated and trying to laugh it off just makes you seem crazy. It felt very real the first time I watched this.

[@michaelblaine6494]

✌️

[@joshvenie2024]

Mel Gibson was really able to get a lot across with three seconds of facial expressions.

[@SurvivorBri]

Absolutely. He was fighting depression and grief. He wasn't crazy at all. You could argue that maybe he should have been placed on extended leave. It seems the psychologist understood that. But the job was all he had and taking that away from him would have drove him over the edge. All he needed was a supportive partner and a friend. Sgt. Murtaugh saved him.

[@joshvenie2024]

I am so glad you got to Lethal Weapon! The whole series is perfect 80's action/buddy cop movie. They get better and better and the stunt work is amazing. When you watch it remember, its all practical effects, real stunt people, real work. Mind blowing!

[@antoniozayas9822]

Exactly! Totally agree with you 100 percent!! Practical effects, real stunts, lots of 80s action!

[@dallesamllhals9161]

Well.. 1 & 2 a bit above 3 & 4?

[@joshvenie2024]

@@dallesamllhals9161 ...yes... But 3 and 4 are still a really good time!

[@ProdSangreNueva]

Good reaction! Danny Glover was playing 50 but he was actually 40 years old. But he fooled the director at some point too who thought he was making this old guy run so much 😂😂. Mel Gibson was 30 and believe it or not, the girl playing Glover’s daughter was not 16 but 27 years old! They fooled all of us!

[@michaelblaine6494]

And Riggs was 38,they were just all over the place with the ages. It’s almost like they purposely had as many people playing the wrong ages as possible. The dog was 137 playing maybe 4😂

[@Nb123022]

Yay!! This movie series is one of my favorites!! I can't wait to see your reaction to all of them! Mel and Danny are a match made in heaven!

[@shainewhite2781]

A fun awesome buddy cop action comedy film! Before Mel Gibson was cast as Martin Riggs, Patrick Swayze, John Travolta, Bruce Willis, William Hurt, Mickey Rourke, Robert DeNiro, Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Christopher Lambert (Lamb bear) Jeff Bridges, Richard Gere, Charlie Sheen, Tom Cruise, and Christopher Reeve were considered. Before Danny Glover was cast as Roger Murtaugh, Jack Nicholson, Clint Eastwood, Paul Newman, Al Pacino, Warren Beatty, Richard Dreyfuss, Brian Dennehy, and Robert Duvall were considered. Before Gary Busey was cast as Joshua, David Bowie, Christopher Walken, James Woods and John Lithgow were considered. Before Mitchell Ryan played the villainous Gen. Peter McAllister, Lee Marvin, Bruce Dern, James Earl Jones, Richard Jordan and Peter Boyle were considered.

[@zatoichi1]

I'd definitely pay to go see the Kurt Russell, Robert Duvall, John Lithgow and Lee Marvin version.

[@reneedennis2011]

Wow! Thanks for the info!

[@boxcarhobo7017]

'And this man went on to make The Passion Of The Christ.' Man, it was right there the whole time. Well played. That was not only good, but you came right back with that one with a quickness.

[@Mr.Sequiro]

This is one of most consistent series. All 4 of them are excellent and build on eachother.

[@Lillywhite]

Hell yeah. All time classic, I know you'll love it. Man, I miss being a 90s kid consuming 80's media every day. I didn't know how lucky I was. Most stuff is just so self-aware and dour in comparison these days.

[@learobinson4450]

You can’t go to war in a sweater vest. Best piece of advice anyone will ever get.

[@BuddyHoyt]

Helicopter blades tilt up and down and can dip below 5 or 6 feet, so it actually is possible to get hit by one on the ground. It’s a legit safety measure to duck when entering or exiting a helicopter when the blades are spinning.

[@NemeanLion-]

I think one thing people don’t know nowadays is this is pretty much where the cop buddy movie genre started. A lot of people may have seen this style of film before but they have to realize when we saw it on screen, it was fresh, new and took the industry by storm.

[@technopirate304]

The Shadow Company guys really did think Riggs was dead. But these men are professional soldiers so they plan for all types of contingencies. In their time they have probably lost count of all the ambushes they have set up for other people. So given where they were meeting Murtaugh in the desert it’s not hard for them to figure out an ideal area for a sniper to be held up. It just took the General at least 3 shots to figure out where Riggs was hiding.

[@poppletop8331]

You should check out the movie "Air America", it stars Mel Gibson & Robert Downey Jr. 😃

[@jaquesshugossen9398]

You enjoyed this one and it was a pleasure to watch the video. Fun Fact: Hunsacker says that he was part of CIA operation called Air America. In 1990 Mel Gibson starred in a film named "Air America" as a pilot. Quite good anf fun film. They are All great films. I think you will deeply enjoy them all! Loved seeing this one and look forwards to the next one.

[@S_047]

Ah the greatest buddy cop movies. Back when Mel was on top of the world

[@JW666]

According to Gary Busey himself he actually did the lighter under his arm & I believe him, I wouldn't be suprised if he actually did that! Even before he became nuts after his motorcycle accident, he seems to have always been a wild person. He once said that he accidently spilled his coke on his dog & he snorted all of it from his dog. The dog had been rolling on beach sand so not only did Gary snort the coke, he also snorted sand & bugs from the dog too!

[@gog583]

A couple of other really good, buddy cop movies are, "Point Break" w/Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, & Patrick Swayze. That one, and "48 Hours" w/Eddie Murphy & Nick Nolte........This one, kinda anyway, as one's a con. lol

[@carriejordan8573]

“I betcha that whole house smells like pink lotion”🧴 🤣🤣🤣. I’m hollerin’ over here 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@BeboRulz]

What if... Gucci Man took his look from Alfred 😬😬😬 Gucci Man is Alfred 😂😂😂

[@SurvivorBri]

The chemistry between Gibson and Glover was so natural. Their dialogue was the heart of the movie. The best buddy cop film of all time. The whole series is great. You'll love the sequels.

[@natedoggg2002]

I'm a few days late but Danny Glover was actually 40 years old during the filming of Letheal Weapon! 🤣

[@nachocamacho3937]

The crazy thing about that scene, where the house explodes; I literally lived a block and a half way, when they blew up that house. It was just up the street from my elementary school, Moffet Elementary School.

[@ronniearnold9165]

Your next action sci-fi banger should be: Battlefield Los Angeles.

[@iam3mondoot]

Do you really wanna watch this ? Then let's watch it together !

[@eirikrdberg1161]

Man! What a funny sound that dog in the bed makes. Not loud ear shattering barks I can’t stand. So cool.

[@rob-8742]

This series of movie just get better and funnier as they go I'm looking forward to seeing you react to the other 3

[@brianb8060]

Danny Glover was 39 when the was made. I'm 43 now, now I feel to old for this sh!t.

[@Ian_Levitski]

"Lethal Weapon: People doesn't see the shadows"- original movie title

[@SNIFFMYBADGER]

Danny Glover was 39 when he filmed Lethal Weapon. Damn that makes me feel old

[@candicelitrenta8890]

Don't worry about the jump scare when Dixie's house blew up. You were watching that on a small screen, imagine that in a full-size theater which is where I originally saw it for the first time

[@CRAZYHORSE19682003]

Fun fact, the captain from this movie was in Predator 2 with Danny Glover. He was one of the street cops in the opening scene where they were having that huge gun battle with the drug gang.

[@michaelorlowski7722]

His name is Steve Kahan. He is Director Richard Donner's cousin, and has been in several of his movies.

[@homemovies539x]

I just showed someone this, and recently Terminator among many other movies they haven't seen. We are working our way through some great movies and this channel is reacting to some of the same stuff at the same time. Cool and always good content. Love the dogs, they are so smart. Lethal Weapon is one of my favorite classics. The always sunny episodes are funny too, especially the fact that they are playing Riggs and Murtaugh as if it's still 1987. What a time for movies and Lethal Weapon is just great.

[@b.victoradams9346]

you should be filming their reactions...

[@TheChrisPineWorkshop]

Like Indiana Jones says "it's not thE years its the mileage" :) You look fine for 40! :)

[@ArZeeRP]

Romulus is such a good boy, I love that little dude.

[@tsogobauggi8721]

25:02 'Shut up!' 25:23 Who are you, Keyser Söze...? 26:18 I really like the scene where Riggs runs away from the car and the camera follows him. 29:11 "There's no more heroes left in the world..."

[@reichensperger1847]

9:04 Jay says "She's watching the same movie I'm watching" and I crack up.

[@MV-zj5mn]

One of the best lines I've ever heard: 7:44 "The land where he grew his F's is bare"

[@PatrickPrejusa]

lethal weapon is the end all be all for me. the whole series nails it, the chemistry between Gibson and glover is magic

[@CinWin516]

LMAOOOO..lines that gave me the biggest laughs on this review: "Are they in Detroit?" "I bet that whole house smell like Pink Lotion" "She's watchin' the same movie I'm watchin'' "Why did you have to call somebody?" "Shut up! SHUT UP! I think I pee'd a little" "Hey man, you can't go to war in a sweater vest though" and "He's about to go sniper in a Members Only jacket" "You done killed 97 people...what's one more?" Oh, a little Easter Egg: "Air America" is another MUST SEE Mel Gibson movie, co-starring Robert Downey Jr A great MUST SEE action/cop movie with Gary Busey is POINT BREAK. Add it to the list, pleeeeaaase!

[@jadefart]

The hilarious thing is that Danny Glover wasn’t even 50 when he did this film. He was only 41 while making this one. How crazy is that! When they did that Lethal Weapon show a few years ago, Damon Wayans was already pushing 60 when he played Murtaugh.

[@LeviBoldock]

Funny you mention being 41. Danny Glover was 41 when they filmed this in the summer of 1986.

[@k7gixxer1000]

@EOM Reacts checkout the 1999 movie named "Go" I'd say it's a cross between The breakfast Club and Pulp Fiction. You'll really enjoy it!!!

[@chernobog1351]

Glad you liked this movie, Murder Whistle! The chemistry between Gibson and Glover was the reason people kept coming back for the sequels. Also a little trivia tidbit: director Franco Zeffirelli was so impressed by Gibson's acting in the attempted suicide scene that he cast Gibson as Hamlet alongside loads of heavyweight Shakespearean actors.

[@BigGator5]

"I'm too old for this shit!" This movie would NEVER have been made today as it is right now. It would have been called pro-police and boycotted. Fun Fact: Gary Busey says he was hired to play Joshua because they were looking for someone big and menacing enough to be a believable foe for Mel Gibson. Busey also credits the film for reviving his failing movie career. Firearm Enthusiast Fact: The Beretta 92F Mel Gibson uses in this film is the same gun that would be used by Bruce Willis in Die Hard (1988). The gun has since been retired. Done For Real Fact: Jackie Swanson performed the high fall on her own, trained by legendary stuntman Dar Robinson. Also, the stunt was done using an airbag covered with a life-size painting of the driveway and cars, which, like a foreground miniature, visually blends into the real scene. Thus, the editor is able to hold the shot until just as she makes contact with the airbag, for greater realism.

[@justindearmond1]

did you catch his cameo in Maverick (1994)? always thought that was funny as hell. They even used the music, western style.

[@BigGator5]

Justin DeArmond ...I love that movie! 😁

[@joshvenie2024]

BigGator has the inside info! Nice

[@NandR]

Oh come on. We still have 20 cop shops on tv right now and new cop movies still coming out. Stop crying wolf over cancel culture just to be victimized. And the Beretta 92F has not been fully retired. The M9 is still in use today. Slowly being replaced by the Glock and Sig.

[@BigGator5]

Rabon Ragan ...The actual Beretta 92F gun as seen in the movie, not the model.

[@chrispruett81]

Oh yeah.. Btw.. I decided to make a drinking game out of your reactions! Every time you say "Shut Up".. I take a drink... and damn.. have I got buzzed off some of your vids so far!! LMFAO... Keep it up!! haha 😂😊

[@pleutron]

Hunsaker mentioned that he worked for the CIA cover operation Air America... reminded me... You should check out the Mel Gibson & Robert Downey Jr movie called Air America. You'll enjoy 😉

[@boxcarhobo7017]

You jumped like you were in a Kriss Kross video from '92 three different times. You saying when the first one happened after the house blows up, 'Quiet!' ...... 'Quiet!!'" That's my new ring tone, right there. This is my first time watching you, first video reaction. You had me at that Passion Of The Christ quip. You are on so point, you got pitch-perfect comic timing, like crazy good. You know how to hold for laughs, just sit there and let the anticipation build and build of what you're going to say. You got 'coiled spring' down to a sweet, sweet science. That's a god given talent, my friend. I'm an insta-fan niow so I'll be checking out your back catalogue of work from here on out. Oh, my cell just beeped at me, 'Quiet! Quiet!' in your Don't Shoot Me, Please Jumpy voice which means I got a call so gotta dip. Late', my dude! wink lol

[@tsogobauggi8721]

37:06 Don't be jealous about Danny Glover is this movie because he was really just 40 years old in ths film. 37:01 Danny Glower is just 10 years older that Mel Gibson. Lethal Weapon was made three years before the Predator 2. You should now watch the movie the Maverick (1994). :)

[@antoniozayas9822]

Also, I probably mentioned this before too but honestly, you outta check out da movie that put the "buddy-(action) cop genre on the map. Nighthawks! Starring a young Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Lindsey Wagner and the late, great Rutger Hauer in his American film debut. It's a great flick! Ya outta give it a try sometime.

[@kellyhailey4942]

Pink Lotion, haha!!!! I got the scent in my nose immediately. Favorite channel J, for real. I hope you watch all 4 movies, this is a great movie franchise.

[@dgunn2817]

I've heard they're making a brand new sequel with Glover and Gibson. I think glove is about 106 now.

[@butter7734]

Just because they talked about it. A really good movie with Mel Gibson and Robert Downey Jr. is Air America.

[@iKvetch558]

As trustworthy as your face is, I am afraid that we are gonna need to see some officially translated subtitles for your animal friends...you may not be translating what they are saying accurately. For all we know, that could have all been a plea for help asking us to come and rescue them from the cruel conditions you keep them in when the cameras are off...or they could feel very strongly that they need more treats...you could be putting any words in their mouths....LOLOLOLOLOL...nope...could not keep a straight face.😁😜😂

[@chrispruett81]

Oh yeah.. you just had a birthday huh... Happy Birthday bro!! 1981... best year!! lol

[@mattp5843]

Hey mate, love all your reactions. Would you be able to react to the fighter with Mark Wahlburg and Christian Bale? Much love from your Aussie mate cheers

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@JL Dogs and you merch aside Please know we want a "Shut the Fuck up" Shirt :)

[@devynjohnson317]

I hope you watch all 4 movies. Maybe my favorite buddy cop franchise

[@danielstephens7118]

This is a franchise they haven’t managed to ruin. All four movies are good and keeps the same pace and feel. I like the forth best with Chris rock and jet lee. Or was there only three? I’m getting to old for this shit

[@fergpm]

JL, I've been watching for while. I can't tell, how do you feel about Detroit? LOL

[@logann7942]

“I bet that whole house smell like Pink Lotion.” Lol I laughed.

[@79personalities]

Man. I don't care if you went black screen for the rest of the video. When your copilot was speaking the intro and you were translating, I liked the video. Period.

[@michaelcoffey1991]

@JL loved seeing you watch this. This really did help move the buddy cop film forward. Also showed how great Mel Gibson is/was as a actor. Just a shame is a @sshole as a human being. Thanks for the react was fun to see you appreciate a film we all loved and still watch.

[@FireTiger941]

33:45 "You done killed 97 people! What's one more gonna hurt??" LOL

[@shaneord7527]

I always ducked when going into my dads shed, still a foot above me, if there were spinning blades above me don't no matter how high, I'm still duckin'

[@Inconsistent-Dogwash]

I love this series of films, every one of them. I’m looking forward to seeing you watch them and hopefully enjoy them as much as I did

[@athens_1psvr31]

“We’ll get a couple 1st class tickets to Detroit and lay low for a couple of weeks. What do you say?” 👀 I looked for you to finish that alley-oop and with authority.

[@rachelmckitterick]

Think the whole ducking under a helicopter is more to do with the wind pressure than the person's height. The wind pressure that close to you would be extremely strong and loud. I'm assuming people duck to get as far away from it as possible.

[@Renegade2786]

21:39 - 21:42 Well i guess Captain Mainwaring isn't the only person to make that error.

[@reservoirdude92]

5 minutes in and you make a Luster's Pink Lotion reference.. bro I swear to God you're a trip and a half 🤣

[@legaltidbits]

The blond is Gary Busey, he was riding his motercycle without and helmet, he cracked his head on the payment, it made him crazy, thus ending his acting career. He had permanent brain damage. So sad he was a good actor.

[@danlincoln8987]

Danny Glover is actually 40 in the movie

[@jerrychiles7752]

Stop with the Pink lotion already.😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!!

[@penoyer79]

damn how you 40 and never seen these movies? lol you know you shave that grey beard you'd probably look 25 lol

[@philmakris8507]

Because helicopter blades can flex to extremes. And ppl crouch to keep center of gravity low to the ground because the wind from the rotor can blow you all over the place.

[@loisfreeman1646]

In one of the 4 movies Gibson & Glover look at each other and say, I'm too old for this shit.

[@butter7734]

5 you forgot Maverick.

[@mymyersfamily]

Danny Glover is old in this movie the way Tommy Lee Jones was old in the Fugitive.

[@tristramcoffin926]

J, it is so gracious of Romulus to let you feature so prominently on his channel.

[@richellewatts1562]

LMAO So true!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@cmock810]

OMG the dog talking in lower case was the most adorable thing I've ever seen lol.

[@melissaisloud7404]

Even the worst film in this franchise is a good film. Watch the entire series.

[@austinwillcut4919]

You should see Danny Glover these days, he looks 12 in this movie compared to how he looks now lol.

[@k333rl]

always think it's funny that they reference Air America. another good movie worth a watch. and this movie is what made me want to become a helicopter pilot

[@leeneufeld4140]

I can't wait for your reaction to LW2, it has one of my all-time favourite lines in it ;)