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Lethal Weapon 4
1998 127 min United States of America R 16+
★6.5
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Richard Donner
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Description
With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison.
Budget:
$140M
US Gross:
$130.44M
Worldwide:
$285.44M
Starring
Mel Gibson
Actor
Danny Glover
Actor
Joe Pesci
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999
— Best Villain
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999
— Best Comedy Performance
MTV Movie & TV Awards 1999
— Best Action Scene
Razzie Awards 1999
— Worst Supporting Actor
Key opinion
Lethal Weapon 4 serves as a high-budget, action-packed conclusion that prioritizes the evolving family dynamics of its aging protagonists. While the film is praised for its visceral fight choreography and the enduring chemistry of its leads, it is also criticized for its formulaic script and uneven tonal shift toward broad, sometimes excessive comedy.
| Acting | Mel Gibson and Danny Glover maintain their strong, iconic onscreen chemistry, effectively grounding the film's shift toward the themes of aging and fatherhood. | |
| Acting | Jet Li’s performance as the antagonist brings a new level of physical intensity and expertly choreographed, lightning-fast combat to the series. | |
| Production | The generous budget facilitates high-production values, resulting in visually vivid action sequences and an exceptional car chase. | |
| Direction | Richard Donner’s direction is recognized for successfully wrapping up the characters' arcs, though some feel the spectacle occasionally outweighs the narrative substance. | |
| Humor | The integration of humor is polarizing; while some enjoy the return of familiar antics, others feel the addition of Chris Rock and Joe Pesci pushes the tone into excessive, occasionally crude silliness. |