Writer Shane Black pretty much invented the "buddy cop" movie with "Lethal Weapon," his gloriously violent Christmas-set action pic that introduced moviegoers to LAPD Detectives Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover). The basic set-up of the franchise, which was helmed entirely by Richard Donner: Murtaugh plays things by the book and is close to retirement (he somehow remains "close to retirement" through a series of four films). Riggs, in sharp contrast, is a trigger-happy psycho, suicidal in the wake of the death of his wife. These two mismatched cops become partners and, of course, friends. Also, they kill a lot of people. While this is one franchise that should probably finally retire (just like Murtaugh), there's a fifth film in the works.
But we're not here to talk about that. Instead, let's go back to the days when Mel Gibson sported a mullet and wasn't problematic!
But we're not here to talk about that. Instead, let's go back to the days when Mel Gibson sported a mullet and wasn't problematic!
- 1/27/2024
- by Chris Evangelista
- Slash Film
Lethal Weapon 3 Revisited – Does changing the formula alter how we feel about this action franchise?
Is any franchise more beloved by eighties and nineties action fans than the Lethal Weapon saga? Through four installments, the Richard Donner-directed series, which starred Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as the most iconic buddy cops of all time, Riggs and Murtagh, consistently upped the ante as far as on-screen carnage went. But what made the series work wasn’t the action; it was the affection between Riggs and Murtagh and their genuine chemistry with their director, Donner. He made the movies family affairs. And indeed, the family grew with Lethal Weapon 3, which would introduce a tremendous love interest for Riggs – Rene Russo’s Lorna Cole.
In this episode of Revisited, written by Cody Hamman, edited by John Nguyen, and narrated by Travis Hopson, we dig into how the third installment of the series brought the Riggs character full circle by having him fall in love. We explore...
In this episode of Revisited, written by Cody Hamman, edited by John Nguyen, and narrated by Travis Hopson, we dig into how the third installment of the series brought the Riggs character full circle by having him fall in love. We explore...
- 3/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Lethal Weapon returns with a significant facelift, but some spring cleaning results in an entertaining premiere!
This review of Lethal Weapon contains spoilers.
Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 1
“First car chase?”
“I’m okay. It’s just been a while…”
Lethal Weapon enters its third season facing the difficult task of replacing a main character. This would be a lofty endeavor for any series, but Lethal Weapon lives and dies off its buddy cop chemistry between Riggs and Murtaugh. The whole reason that Lethal Weapon was even adapted onto television in the first place is because that Riggs/Murtaugh dynamic is so appealing and infectious. On top of this, there’s a large portion of Lethal Weapon’s audience who thought that Clayne Crawford was the show and will find any replacement a tough pill to swallow. Many people even said that they’d have preferred no third season at all...
This review of Lethal Weapon contains spoilers.
Lethal Weapon Season 3 Episode 1
“First car chase?”
“I’m okay. It’s just been a while…”
Lethal Weapon enters its third season facing the difficult task of replacing a main character. This would be a lofty endeavor for any series, but Lethal Weapon lives and dies off its buddy cop chemistry between Riggs and Murtaugh. The whole reason that Lethal Weapon was even adapted onto television in the first place is because that Riggs/Murtaugh dynamic is so appealing and infectious. On top of this, there’s a large portion of Lethal Weapon’s audience who thought that Clayne Crawford was the show and will find any replacement a tough pill to swallow. Many people even said that they’d have preferred no third season at all...
- 9/26/2018
- Den of Geek
You know how, at the start of a romantic comedy, the two leads bump into each and the seeds of something bigger are planted? Same thing will happen to Roger Murtaugh and his new partner/bromantic interest, Seann William Scott’s Wesley Cole, in Tuesday’s Lethal Weapon season premiere (Fox, 9/8c).
“They have a meet-cute,” series creator Matt Miller tells TVLine. “Cole, who’s working as a uniformed cop in L.A., is in the middle of chasing these bad guys on a rooftop. Meanwhile, Murtaugh has been looking for a car that belonged to somebody that he thinks...
“They have a meet-cute,” series creator Matt Miller tells TVLine. “Cole, who’s working as a uniformed cop in L.A., is in the middle of chasing these bad guys on a rooftop. Meanwhile, Murtaugh has been looking for a car that belonged to somebody that he thinks...
- 9/25/2018
- TVLine.com
“So far it’s been an absolutely charmed first two weeks,'” Lethal Weapon developer/executive producer/showrunner Matt Miller told Deadline Thursday night about shooting the upcoming third season of Fox’s Lethal Weapon. In an interview with Deadline during the Fox TCA party, he gave more details about new co-star Seann William Scott’s character, talked about how the character will be introduced in the Season 3 premiere and shared the wild story of how Scott was cast.
Season 3 features a revamped leading duo of returning star Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh, joined by a new character played by Seann William Scott. The American Pie alum replaced original co-lead Clayne Crawford (Martin Riggs) who was let go over on-set behavior issues.
As Deadline revealed last week, Scott’s character’s name will be Wesley Cole. His last name is an homage to a memorable character in the movie franchise,...
Season 3 features a revamped leading duo of returning star Damon Wayans as Roger Murtaugh, joined by a new character played by Seann William Scott. The American Pie alum replaced original co-lead Clayne Crawford (Martin Riggs) who was let go over on-set behavior issues.
As Deadline revealed last week, Scott’s character’s name will be Wesley Cole. His last name is an homage to a memorable character in the movie franchise,...
- 8/3/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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