REACTING to *Lethal Weapon (1987)* SO FUNNY!!! (First Time Watching) 80s Movies

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James and Ninetailedbrush are reacting to Lethal Weapon 1987 starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as the iconic cop duo! Enjoy this 80s movies classic, which is just so funny! It combines humor, and drama, and everything in between in this crazy action comedy! Enjoy this first time reaction!
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[@whitenoisereacts]

What is the best film in the franchise? Why?

[@martinbraun1211]

The best film in the franchise is part 2, because of Joe Pesci!

[@toodlescae]

I love all 4 pretty much equally but I'd have to say that 2 is the best. Not only is. Joe Pesci tearing up the scenery but Mel Gibson's performance in it is amazing.

[@davidkessinger1581]

@@martinbraun1211 I still do not like drive-throughs. Leo spoke truth! 😅

[@vinniemoran7362]

Part 2. Super strong stuff from Gibson, specially when his back story comes to life. And the score by Eric Clapton (guitar), David Sanborn (saxophone) and Michael Kamen (strings) is on another level altogether. Saw parts 1 & 2 on the big screen. Damn near took my head off!

[@wayanimeway6492]

I love Jet Li. I think he was in number 4

[@rexoid0800]

most people dont realise that the music is each characters theme tune. The jazz sax is Danny glover and the guitar is Mel Gibson. They play exclusively with each character and is genius. There is also a deleted scene where Riggs takes out a school shooter in the same vein as the jumper which is amazing.

[@k.delpino1124]

The golden standard of the buddy cop genre. This first installment was from the screenwriter and co-star of Predator, Shane Black. Both films were released a couple months apart. This and the 3 sequels were directed by the late, great Richard Donner. He was prepping to direct part 5. But passed away. Part 5 is suppose to happen with Mel Gibson as director. Who has proven to be an dynamic actor/filmmaker. (Braveheart, Hacksaw Ridge and Apocalypto). The TV series ran for 3 seasons. But it went on a much different path than the movies.

[@jjkcharlie]

Turner and Hooch?

[@k.delpino1124]

@@jjkcharlie it's different. But it's not bad neither. Either that or K9.

[@PrimeCircuit]

It was a different world. People were tougher but felt more cordial. Love the portrayal of this friendship. The chemistry is so great because both found what they need, Murtaugh found someone who energizes him, Riggs someone who reminds him of the good things in life.

[@kylestark8581]

The perfect buddy cop movie, Mel Gibson and Danny Glover have amazing chemistry in this series

[@whitenoisereacts]

Absolutely ICONIC!!!

[@tonyyul703]

@@whitenoisereacts Please do the entire series.... And there only 4

[@tonyyul703]

@@whitenoisereacts just so you know....... Lethal Weapon 1 is a Christmas movie, but the sequels are not.

[@tonyyul703]

@@whitenoisereacts Lethal Weapon took the whole Buddy Cop movie and elevated it.... Every cliche you've probably heard of, came from the Lethal Weapon Series... Such as "I'm getting to old for this shyt!" Or THEY F.... YOU AT THE DRIVE THROUGH AAKAY!

[@tonyyul703]

@@whitenoisereacts ooohhh baby the music by Eric Clapton and Michael Kayman is just there

[@martinbraun1211]

I'm never too old for this shit!

[@osculim]

Its not a buddy cop movie... Its the best buddy cop movie period.

[@xandermerrick]

80s movies had a certain magic to them that can never be duplicated again. Glad people still appreciate them.

[@jenniferdarling6]

In the '80s and '90s we enjoyed doing family movies around the holiday time there was lots of shopping and malls and then going to the theater to watch action movies, so while a lot of action movies may not be specifically about Christmas the aesthetic is holiday time

[@logandarklighter]

The fact that one of you keeps going "Okay! OkayOkayOkayokay... is going to wind up being HILARIOUSLY ON POINT when you watch Lethal Weapon 2. And that's ALL I will say about that! NOBODY SPOIL THAT FURTHER, PLEASE!!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@thecaffeinatedteacher7046]

One of the best friendships in movie history. Love their friendship. Please watch the second one 💕

[@orlandoruizjr3834]

This is an awesome franchise. I heard there's even talk of a 5th movie in the works. I love all these films. One of the funnest times I've ever had in a theater was watching Lethal Weapon 4. Looking forward to these reactions, big time!

[@TCM215]

Filth has started filming

[@ReymundoCortez]

Yes there is and Mel is directing it.

[@Joe.Kidd.]

4 was definitely an awesome theatrical experience. BLOODY MARVELOUS!! lol

[@chrissiesbuchcocktail]

How depressing. In 1987 I totally agreed that Murtaugh is old and now I am five years older than he was (and 15 years older than Danny Glover actually was at the time). 😳 😆 Can't believe it, it feels like yesterday. To all the young people - enjoy every day! Btw - I love how much fun you have watching this movie and I would love if you watch the other parts too.

[@Rocco1332]

After you're done with these amazing 80's movies...need to check out Red and Red 2 with Bruce Willis. It's essentially "what would happen if the 80's characters retired and then were forced out of retirement?"

[@lirpa2300]

Red and Red 2 are good movies.

[@Rocco1332]

First was Gold, 2nd was fun

[@fettel1988]

@Big Daddy 1 was magic and 2 was just shy of that. It's one of those things that didn't need a followup

[@anthonyholmes1060]

Even though I know Riggs doesn't off himself when he's at home I still make a clenched face as if he's going to. So much heartbreak and emotions. That's how powerful Gibson made that scene. All 3 sequels are definitely worth watching. Can't wait for the 5th one

[@erinpauley9047]

Hope you're watching em all cuz they are definitely worth it!

[@ReymundoCortez]

Oh yeah now this is a classic movie franchise one of the best.

[@churchhillchick3895]

If y’all haven’t seen it The Color Purple was one of Danny Glover’s best portrayed roles (it also stars Whoopi Goldberg & Oprah). Definitely worth a watch. The soundtrack and cinematography are amazing!

[@Arthaius]

- And if I remember correctly, it also stars a big name, James Earl Jones (known for roles in Star Wars Movies as Darth Vader, and as The King of Zemunda in Coming to America - another excellent movie this channel should react to)

[@churchhillchick3895]

@@Arthaius No, JEJ was not in The Color Purple but Coming to America is another great movie classic. But I would recommend Harlem Nights or Life for them before Coming to America. They get Eddie Murphy 2 for 1 with either Richard Pryor or Martin Lawrence.

[@PatrickPrejusa]

michael kamen'sscore is amazing. there are different instruments that represent each character. murtaugh is the jazzy sax, riggs is electric rock guitar.

[@noni5961]

See how good we had it in the 90s. These guys and Bruce Willis in Die Hard. And Arnold in Terminator. And it wasn’t overly saturated. Those were the best days. 😊😊😊

[@seebee925]

You two are currently watching my favorite movies! 😊👍🏻 In my time the question was: are you team Die Hard or team Lethal Weapon. For me, Martin Ricks always had the edge. Hey, nobody runs like Mel 😍 You should definitely see all 4 parts! The trip with Ricks and Murto is worth it. *I'm too old for this shit* has lasted through the decades - and rightly so 😂 (was revisited in the 1994 movie Maverick)

[@yohanespaskal9352]

Goat-ed cameo

[@RandyReviews1990]

I agree with James the fight on the front lawn was epic couldn’t imagine this classic without it!

[@ScientificallyStupid]

"I'll see you much later" is the line that always kills me- spoken like someone who has lost a person who was the epicenter of their life, and now they not only don't know what to do, but having to wait decades before they might be with them again is unbearable.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Question: Have you ever been in that position? I'm asking, because I have been... so I'm wondering why it hits you that hard.

[@ScientificallyStupid]

@@IggyStardust1967 yes. Yes I have

[@lastchanceedits6942]

Grew up on these movies! All of them great so definitely continue the series! New to the patreon and been I've been loving your reactions!

[@sherrysink3177]

Can't wait to see your reaction to Lethal Weapon 2. There's a hilarious line from it that I still quote to this day. 😄😆

[@OzBaxter]

The drive-thru? 😅

[@sherrysink3177]

@@OzBaxter You betcha! 😆 I pretty much mutter it anytime I'm sitting in a drive-thru. It's not always true, of course, thankfully, but it's still lots of fun to say. 😄

[@yohanespaskal9352]

Leo Getz steal the show

[@gabrielacaraccioli2846]

@@yohanespaskal9352 i guess that's what he wants, so he getz. 🤣 🤣 🤣 Too good to let it pass. 🤭

[@ATSaale]

The M9 Beretta was eventually adopted by the military, but not in Vietnam. Robocops gun is a Beretta M93r with some extra parts thrown on so very similar to Riggs' gun

[@SJ-ty5rw]

This movie was responsible for making the Beretta 92 , very popular in pop culture . Many people say it was Die hard , but it was this movie that did it .

[@kallreader7376]

The M93R was capable of 3 round bursts (machine pistol), and as mentioned above, Robocop’s version had additional parts added to the barrel and frame to make it appear bigger. The M9 Beretta was adopted by the US military in the 1980s, replacing the Colt 1911A1 .45

[@Lensmaster1]

You are right about saying the opening is a parallel. They showed the same scenario, getting ready in the morning, for both characters, contrasting their lifestyles and personalities.

[@BackstageAtTheSmith]

Love that you have started this series, the sequels are every bit as good if not better

[@demoneyeslaharl]

I like to think the doctor (psychologist) and Captain cared for Riggs on their own way. The motherly doctor, and the 'he'll deal with it on his own' father captain. Riggs did admit the captain had a bit of a point, telling Roger the job was the only thing keeping him sane and alive, maybe that's why the doctor was not treated as fairly during the course of the movies. I keep wondering if the doctor was successful in getting Riggs off the job for therapy would actually push him to actually pull the trigger.

[@Biggiiful]

Most likely. Riggs was never a danger to anyone, but himself. The job and putting people who WERE a danger to others away, was all he had.

[@KeithDCanada]

This film only works as well as it does because of Glover & Gibson's on screen chemistry. Plot wise it's not that different from a lot of the movies of it's decade... but the chemistry between the two leads is where the magic is. The 2nd and 3rd films are as good, and expand on the stellar casting. The 4th film is good too, but definitely has a different, more aged, feel.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

I think it’s interesting to see how much farther we’ve come with mental health issues. Back in the day nobody took signs of depression or psychiatry (sorry if spelling is wrong) seriously.

[@KeithDCanada]

While still true to some extent today even, I think it was that, back in the 80's, mental health issues were seen as a sign of weakness, A major character flaw. I can imagine that many soldiers, police officers of that era, secretly dealt with ptsd out of fear that revealing it to their superiors may cost them their livelihoods.

[@johnoconnell2885]

PILLLLLSSSS

[@mnomadvfx]

"Back in the day nobody took signs of depression or psychiatry (sorry if spelling is wrong) seriously." They literally had a salaried psychiatrist on staff from the 1st film 😑 The FILMS didn't take it seriously and played it off as a comedic gag even though the actually time period actually did. In all likelihood the police covered medical expenses for police officers and therefore psychiatrists were probably mandated by their healthcare insurance providers.

[@Marie247art]

I was married to a cop.....they didn't want to be put on psych watch.....gun removed and desk duty because no other cop wanted to work with you and it would be on their record.

[@ulricaandrae4381]

@@mnomadvfx Yeah, for show but they didn’t listen to her much, did they? And I was speaking generally, that it occured to me that in the 80’s, I was a teen and suffered from depression, nobody talked about these things. It was stigmatized while today, I got a lot of help and there are a lot information about mental health. Also, it could be a lot different in your country, maybe you were aware much earlier, I don’t know.

[@floppsymoppsy5969]

Danny Glover has the best line in my favorite western in the 80s. (Silverado) "That ain't right, and I'm tired of what ain't right." BEST WESTERN EVER!!!!

[@craigm3353]

I liked the Lethal Weapon movies. Another 80's movie you should watch is one of my favorites. The Final Countdown. The U.S.S. Nimitz Aircraft Carrier goes back into time to Dec. 6th, 1941. Two other 80's movies I liked are Stripes and Caddyshack.

[@claw320]

You guys are cool, really like your reaction videos. Very chill to watch, rock on dudes!

[@whitenoisereacts]

Thanks brother!!

[@thedragonlee76]

There is some real life back story here.Mel Gibsons character was Special Forces in Vietnam and he was part of Shadow Company.That was a real unit and it was an assassination unit designed to kill NVA and VC commanders and it did collect and sell herorin.

[@streaky81]

Proper classic 80's buddy cop movie. Well worth seeing all of them. Also Mel Gibson's acting in this in his solo scenes is something else.

[@etme1000]

I really hope that you will go through all four movies in the series. One of the very few franchises that stayed top notch throughout. My favorite, for example, is LW3. After you watch all four, it is worth asking why the entire series of four remains enthralling and engaging... I have my own answers.

[@jobinmcgooch]

This is definitely a top tier buddy cop film, a goddamn classic. Great characters, good action with comedy and that saxophone 🎷

[@williambill5172]

The holidays are used as a backdrop a lot because these franchises always tried to get movies released around the holidays for the crowds - they worked together as a motif.

[@whitenoisereacts]

That’s cool!&&

[@lrsrosebud]

One of my all time favorite movies! I worked in a mall when this came out and used to go see it when I got off work.(the late showing) I’d get a discount on the tickets so I must have seen this at least a dozen times in the theater. Never gets old for me, even to this day. Great reaction and thank you!

[@whitenoisereacts]

It’s pretty iconic!!!

[@surjitbadhan68]

Thanks for another great review, I was waiting for this one. I watched this when it 1st came out on VHS. Mel Gibson blew me away. This movie held it's place in time, partnership with Danny Glover is epic. 😎💞 See you on the 2nd one...

[@reuben3811]

I was born in the 90's but was raised on 80's action flicks and 90's action. It was awesome to see even my generation was quoting "I'm getting too old for this shit" growing up. Great reaction! You guys should watch "the other guys" if you haven't already. You guys would be dying of laughter I promise.

[@shainewhite2781]

Fun Fact: Patrick Swayze, William Hurt, Mickey Rourke, Christopher Lambert (Lamb bear) Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Jeff Bridges, Nick Nolte, Tom Cruise, Tom Hanks, John Travolta Bruce Willis Richard Gere and Charlie Sheen were considered for Martin Riggs Brian Dennehy, Robert Duvall, Dustin Hoffman, Martin Sheen, Robert DeNiro, and Jack Nicholson were considered for Roger Murtaugh. James Earl Jones, Peter Boyle, Robert Duvall, and Gene Hackman were considered for General McAllister. David Bowie, Christopher Walken, Scott Glenn and James Woods were considered for Joshua. The opening, in the original script, was going to include a helicopter chase, a speedboat chase during a swimsuit competition and a truck load of cocaine blowing up over the Hollywood sign.

[@ScarlettM]

Wow! Those are some names!

[@toodlescae]

Didn't realize y'all hadn't reacted to these yet. Have to do all 4. It's a law. 😂

[@aaronevans4474]

And once they're done they need to watch It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia for Lethal Weapon 5 & 6 lol

[@spydude38]

The 80s were a great time to be alive for a variety of reasons. Movies were great then as well. Eric Clapton was one of the three people involved with the soundtrack for this movie.

[@TCM215]

The second lethal weapon is the best one in my opinion. Having said that Mel Gibsons American accent is better in the first one. Riggs unit in Vietnam was a joint American/Australian assassination unit that actually existed in real life so maybe it makes sense. Maybe Riggs background is Australian.

[@KERRYPIKE]

I have never seen this movie before but it's very amazing and great reaction.

[@kelligrayme]

This might be an unpopular opinion..... But Lethal Weapon 3 is my favorite. I hope you at least make it to 3.

[@TCT92Graphics]

"You're not trying to draw a psycho pension, you really are crazy!" "I'm hungry, I'm gonna go get something to eat...."

[@melissaisloud7404]

This entire series slaps. It’s one of the best sets of film series bc the sequels are all good in their own right.

[@glennwelsh9784]

Shane Black wrote this film. (If you recall, Black has also acted, and played the soldier who told dirty jokes in the movie Predator.) One of Black's signatures is that many of his films take place on or around Christmas. He also wrote the film The Long Kiss Goodnight, and wrote/directed Kiss Kiss Bang Bang and Iron Man 3, all of which are set at Christmas.

[@Biggiiful]

The Nice Guys as well. At least it ends in Christmas time.

[@Lensmaster1]

I like that they got along when they met. They had an adjustment period getting to know each other but weren't at each other's throats. In too many buddy cop movies they fight and don't become buddies until the last act of the movie.

[@Biggiiful]

Yep. The difference between good storytelling and bad, is not relying on contrivances. Too many movies make characters that are "difficult" for no actual logical reasons....just so that the story has some added drama or some extra antagonism for our protagonists to fill runtime. I always like it when the "hard ass" boss or a-hole side character is only like that for a scene or two, before coming around in a reasonable amount of time. Too many times directors choose to just make them a-holes for no reason the entire film.

[@wolfofthewest8019]

James, you are using "parallel" correctly. When two scenes mirror each other in order to emphasize differences, those scenes parallel each other in the same way two mirror placed to reflect each other are placed parallel to each other. Also this movie is *extremely* accurate in the way it portrays typical masculine attitudes towards mental health in the 80s, especially among hyper-masculine institutions like the police. That dismissive, antagonistic attitude towards "head shrinkers" was very common.

[@regardlessyvette]

love these movies! def worth continuing the series, can't wait

[@ReymundoCortez]

Its called mutual combat but if you have had actual training and you fight some average guy and he gets hurt they will come at you even if he agreed because you are held to a higher standard because you know the type of damage you can inflict.

[@cheeseburgersuperior1874]

Most people doesn't know that the theme of the Lethal Weapon franchise is family.

[@erikbyrge2024]

Saxophones in the Franchise is chef's kiss

[@stephaniefox896]

There is a deleted scene where Mel Gibson is going to a sniper at a school call where her walks out on the playground and says “ Excuse me, Mr. sniper, sir.“ and the sniper shoots at him but misses and then Mel shots back and takes it out with one shot

[@michelle6337]

The relationship between Riggs and Murtaugh is what really makes these movies for me. They genuinely become family throughout the series, and the characters interactions are phenomenal. There's a scene in Lethal Weapon 3 where Riggs monologues about what Murtaugh's family means to him, and it was so well written and acted that it randomly pops into my head every now and then.

[@poppletop8331]

You guys saw a movie a while back with Danny Glover, Jumanji 3 the next level.🤗

[@CathleenMJennings80]

Ok, after you guys watch Lethal Weapon 2, PLEASE watch Loaded Weapon 1. It's a spoof of these movies with Samuel L Jackson as the Murtaugh character and Emilio Estevez as Riggs. It is one of my favorite spoofs!

[@jamesgatz4490]

"Sequel"

[@chrisfofficial]

Look at what you've done. Now you must give us the entire franchise just like you did with FD! 😆 Seriously, watch all four, they're worth it!

[@goosefukulardeath7300]

“Total side note but those boots are SICK” your delivery on sick had me spit up my beer! LMAO

[@whitenoisereacts]

Thanks? Lol

[@goosefukulardeath7300]

@@whitenoisereacts no, thank you! That was great !

[@stephendagg9153]

Jo Pesci is an excellent addition to the franchise in terms of comic value. I'll say no more on this to avoid spoilers. As we go through the franchise they throw more and more money at each film. Personally I think it works OK and all are enjoyable. When Riggs has his depression in LW1 it adds to the tension and you have the irony that nearly everything he does and says is really funny. This element is reduced in 2, 3 and 4. I think all have enjoyable sub-plots. Not everyone will agree on this. Don't want to give spoilers at this stage.

[@mikesterling688]

It is cool that their initials are opposites- M.R.(Martin Riggs) & R.M.(Roger Murtaugh).☺

[@dr.burtgummerfan439]

Gotta do the WHOLE franchise. Great growth and development of every character throughout.

[@logandarklighter]

"You put a dime in, you gotta let the whole song play!"

[@PatrickPrejusa]

i love how with each sequel martin grows closer to roger and his family, by 3 riggs is part of the family.

[@krono5el]

LW trilogy, Braveheart, and Payback, are why Mel was always my dream cast for Wolverine. He's the only one who brought the legit ferocity, berserker rage, demon voice, and hair, that encapsulates Wolvie. every time i see jackman as wolvie it makes me laugh so hard because he is the least intimating Wolverine ever : P

[@whitenoisereacts]

Oh that would been awesome!!!!!

[@ajclements4627]

I thought Lethal Weapon Mel could have been Wolverine as well.

[@krono5el]

@@ajclements4627 barry windsor smith weapon-x is almost the splitting image of riggs : D

[@PickleBread355]

There's 4 LW

[@ALowe-gy5nr]

Payback is one of my favorite Mel Gibson flicks, just a fun ride

[@noahfratello7764]

Just watched this for the 1st time too! Super fun 80s, suggestion for another 80s movie: The Lost Boys (1987)

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great film!

[@TheDeadStretch]

L.A. Confidential is another great Cop/Crime movie that just so happens to take place during the Holidays but isn't a "Holiday Movie."

[@jamesgatz4490]

Danny Glover was in Jumanji 3. He was mainly played by Kevin Hart though 🤣

[@sharonalexander4327]

I noticed that each character has his backing music which represents them, Mel Gibsons character always has an electric guitar playing when he does something extreme or elaborate and Danny Glovers character has saxophone. Once I noticed this it was all I could see and hear throughout the movie lol.

[@tomyoung9049]

there are those that argue this is a Christmas movie, but not as often as Die Hard. I put that one in with my holiday films.

[@joergwoelke1455]

"Some kind of Buddy Cop movie?" THE buddy cop movie!

[@susaschweder6685]

I am old enough to have seen these movies in the cinema. Always loved it. Lots of nice movies in the 80 s. Have you already reacted to beverly hills cop?

[@LeviBoldock]

The sax plays during scenes with Roger, guitar during scenes with Riggs and both instruments when both characters are together.

[@jennifert1670]

At 35:15: "This movie is non-stop." Welcome to the 1980s, fellas!!

[@victorsos100]

Lethal Weapon is definitely a Christmas movie.

[@chrismarrero5798]

These movies used to be set during Christmas because Christmas used to be a big blockbuster movie premiere time of the year (second only to the summer blockbusters). So they set them at Christmas since that was when you were going to be watching them.

[@patrickbateman7369]

Mr. Joshua was shooting from the hip because in the 80's it was more important to studios to make you can see the actors faces. Rambo movies are the perfect example of that

[@japython]

Hope you guys do all 4 because they're all great!

[@secludedmisanthrope6388]

I like that they mention the smuggling operation "Air America" and 3 years after this movie released the movie Air America came out and starred Mel Gibson.

[@indyyall9443]

The scene with the helicopter, you can actually see it flying in from the horizon. Pretty cool attention to detail. I grew up with this movie and it's one of my favorite cop films.

[@RamblingRose08]

Love them all, but I tend to watch the second one the most. Excited to hear about 5.

[@russellward4624]

The drug dealer at the Christmass tree place with the red lumberjack shirt is Anthony Keidas'(red-hot chili peppers) father.

[@Rainbow.Pegacorn.Cosplay]

In my mind, the Lethal Weapon series is on par with the Rush Hour trilogy as the best buddy cop movies. I love how Riggs annoys the hell out of Murtaugh and they still maintain their partner/friendship, same with Lee and Carter. Lol X'DDDD

[@Biggiiful]

Shanghai Noon is good for a different kind of "buddy cop." Not as good as LW or Rush Hour though.

[@firstpower100]

The Lethal Weapon series is one of the rare franchises where there is not a single bad movie. I absolutely love the first three and the fourth and last was the weakest but still a pretty solid action movie. My personal ranking of the series would be Lethal Weapon 2, then 1, 3 and lastly 4. Also, Shane Black who was one of Arnold's men in the first Predator movie wrote the original script for Lethal Weapon. Joel Silver produced Die Hard and the Lethal Weapon films along with the 48 Hours movies.

[@crownprincesebastianjohano7069]

The standard issue NATO sidearm, since the early 1980s, is the M9, which is the 9mm Beretta. It is being replaced though.

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Lethal Weapon is like a perfect 10/10 entertainment movie, the way it balances its elements, and the low key great cinematography. Even assessing from a Literary, Artistic viewpoint, the way it handles grieving and mental health, and the building of a new life with new friendship, and the use of old talents and skills to bring forward into a new phase of life, this is a pretty deep look into the human condition. The Die Hards and Lethal Weapons are like movie magic. So many people from every cinema department came together to produce classic movies out of Hollywood holiday blockbusters. I can't possibly choose a favourite one, they've all got their own strengths. They all make me so happy. I want to add the cinema release Mr and Mrs Smith to this list of movie magic. And the film Wanted, while not so comedic, I also find to be action gold. I cackled over Ninetailed's speculation on the personal documentation for a kung fu throw down in the middle of a police action. You're right, it's so unrealistic compared to the rest of the movie... but by that stage, we the audience are so high on everything that's come before, that all I can do is love it.

[@Biggiiful]

I loved you in Inception

[@Daeira1]

The 80’s was a very saxy time. You will hear some saxophone on a number of movie soundtracks.

[@willem8820]

definitely recommend watching the rest of them

[@plmng7294]

It's so amazing to hear someone say "I never heard of it" for movies that I consider absolute classics :D I feel old, yet I'm 34. It's just mind boggling to me that someone in the western world hasn't heard of Lethal Weapon. No time in front of a TV for this new gen, I guess.

[@natecloe8535]

I have never heard of a situation where the cops will referee a fight between 2 people. It's a brilliant idea and it doesn't surprise me that it exists, I've just never heard of it. I have seen a cop offer that to a couple of kids that I had just graduated high school with. It was the summer after graduation and these 2 guys had been picking at each other for 6 freaking years. They ran in the same circle but they didn't get along at all. Most of the time they avoided one another and it was cool but like I said we all hung out as a group so sometimes they couldn't avoid each other. We were so excited, Because during our senior prom these 2 guys almost got in that fight finally. They held off but in front of everybody they set up this fight for the summer after graduation. People were waiting for it we're like 2 months and by the time it finally happened even the police had heard about it and one of them offered to referee the fight and make sure that neither of the guys got hurt badly or got in trouble for it. Of course we all had our predictions......... My guy lost....☹️

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Classic 80’s movie or any decade !

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This was written by Shane Black, who has a thing for doing action movies set during the Christmas holidays. For an underrated Shane Black movie you might check out Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Val Kilmer.

[@madeincda]

It's not odd that a lot of movies were/are released during the holidays. It's just economical. Love that you're doing this series!

[@katiemayo1518]

This franchise is pretty good. The first is my favorite but the others are worth a watch too. Especially 2 and 3.

[@samswords9993]

For another fun movie with Danny Glover, try Silverado. It's a western and also has Kevin Kline and a young Kevin Costner.

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Danny Glover also stars in Predator 2 which is a must see