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Big Wednesday
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (09 July, 2002)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: John Milius
Starring: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, and Gary Busey
John Milius charts a decade of social change as three surfing buddies use the sport as a personal touchstone for their lives while growing up in the turbulent 1960s. Irresponsible hot-dogging legend Matt (Jan-Michael Vincent), serious and stable Jack (William Katt), and mad misfit Leroy, a.k.a. "Masochist" (Gary Busey), are teenage surf bums in 1963, living at the beach in a perpetual summer under the sway of surfboard-maker Bear (Sam Melville), guru, mentor, and keeper of the lore. But the times they are a changin' and boys grow up in the shadow of Vietnam while adulthood pushes them into hard decisions. John Milius mixes the nostalgia of American Graffiti with the reverence of a John Ford cavalry drama. Surfing becomes a kind of spiritual quest spoken of in awed mythic tones and photographed with the epic grandeur of a rite of passage. Milius's heavy-handed direction and reverent attitude slows the films and will turn off some viewers, but Milius fans will appreciate his macho stylings and philosophical musings, and surfing fans will love the spectacular surfing footage, including the dazzling stylings of world champion Gerry Lopez (who Milius later cast in Conan the Barbarian). Lee Purcell costars as Matt's supportive wife, with Patti D'Arbanville, Barbara Hale, and Robert Englund in supporting roles. Look for Ford stock player Hank Worden in a small role and Milius himself in a cameo selling marijuana in Tijuana. --Sean Axmaker
Average review score:

DANGEROUS UNDERCURRENTS
John ("Conan the Barbarian") Milius wrote and directed this underrated, but significant beach movie that is much more than first meets the eye.

What is most memorable is the terrific second unit big wave cinematography by famed Imax and surf photgrapher Greg MacGillivray. But the undercurrent (no pun intended) is a troubling tale that grew from Milius' memories about his own surfer buddy friendships on the day -- a big Wednesday -- when Watts was going up in flames and the surf was peaking.

Almost a great film that in retrospect was far and away more prescient than given credit at the time. Jan Michael Vincent, Gary Busey and William katt are perfect as the friends seeking meaning and purpose as they move through ten turbulent years starting in the mid-60s.

This title, like Monte Hellman's "Two Lane Blacktop" and Dennis Hopper's "Easy Rider" is a legendary film with a devoted cult following that looks at a specific time in America through the eyes of lost innocence.

"Big Wednesday" is finally available in a pristine widescreen DVD transfer with an insightful, witty, and at times almost poetic commentary by writer director Milius.

A true cult classic for surfers
At the risk of sounding like a total pot-smoking burn out type who sits around all summer and eats cheetos and plays Nintendo I have to start out this review with a very loud and resounding "This movie rules!". Anyway if you are a surfer and are interested in a bit of history on a fictional level about some of the pioneers of the sport then this is the movie to see. Because this movie is unlike any of the other surf movies out there I can't really compare it to them in terms of whether or not it was better than them or not. It's in a class all it's own. From the first rate story-line to the spectacular big wave scenes at the end (spectacular for it's day that is), this movie holds much nostalgia from the 60's surf era. If you wanna go back in time a few decades for a couple of hours and get caught up in what it was like to be part of the surf scene "back in the day" then this is the movie to see. From the old wine cooler beach parties late into the night to the trips down the California coast to Tijuana searching for the right surf conditions this movie captures it all and freezes it in a time capsule in the from of a two hour cinematic documentry of sorts. Two thumbs up and then some is all I can say to end this review.

Wed
This is a great old skool surf movie about a group of friends who go through life and come together in the end to surf again like they did when they were kids.

The Gumball Rally
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (21 May, 1996)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Charles Bail
Starring: Michael Sarrazin and Tim McIntire
Average review score:

Gumball Rally, Rally Fun!
This is a fun, enjoyable movie with great car chases, hot women (in a haystack), fab cars, and memorable scenes like the flasher who flashes the police and Gary Busey's quote "I can smell the Queen Mary's ... from here" (referring to the end of the race). This movie (for those who are too young or don't remember) was promoted by giving out buy-one-ticket-get-one-free coupons that were attached to a package of 5 gumballs with cars marked on them. If you like cars and laughing you'll like this movie.

Incredible Footage
This movie contains the best video and audio sports car footage ever filmed. Also some of the coolest scenes: 1. Hearing the engines echo off NY City skyscrapers before you see the cars; 2. Ferrari/Cobra race through the LA River; 3. Using other cars as pylons while racing through the Midtown Tunnel. The Editors deserve a medal for keeping the actual engine sounds on the final recording - no overdubs. If you want to know what a Ferrari 365 GTB/4 Daytona or a Ford 427 Cobra sound like under full throttle, this is your movie.

Where's the DVD?
When it comes I will buy it!

Lethal Weapon
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (13 October, 1998)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
Mel Gibson set aside his art-house credentials to star as a crazy cop paired with a stable one (Danny Glover) in this full-blown 1987 Richard Donner action picture. The most violent film in the series (which includes three sequels), it is also the edgiest and most interesting. After Gibson's character jumps off a building handcuffed to a man, and Gary Busey (as a cold, efficient enforcer) lets his hand get burned without flinching, there is a sense that anything can happen, and it usually does. Donner's strangely messy visual and audio style doesn't make a lot of aesthetic sense, but it stuck with all four movies. The DVD release includes production notes, Dolby sound, theatrical trailer, optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, optional French soundtrack, and optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:

A good film gets better
The recent release of the director's cut of Lethal Weapon add depth to the film by the inclusion of approximately 7 minutes of new scenes. The additions are in the beginning of the film when the characters are still being developed. In one scene, Gibson's character walks into the line of fire of a sniper, and in another he has a rather violent reaction to a commercial on TV. In the context of this portion of the movie, it further establishes the pain Gibson's character is going through and his mental state...is he crazy or just not caring what happens to him? Additional scenes also establish Glover's character's concern at growing old...does he still have it?

The balance of the film is pretty much unchanged. Lethal Weapon is a fun buddy action/comedy movie, but shines more than the sequels, which emphasized comedy and cartoonish action. Gibson and Glover actually act here, Gibson in particular in the scenes where he is struggling with his wife's death. The interplay between the actors makes this movie a cut above the standard action movie.

Top-notch action flick; a ton of fun
It's one of the most famous films of the 80's, and it's also one of the greatest. It's LETHAL WEAPON, a top-notch action flick from director Richard Donner (THE GOONIES).

LETHAL WEAPON is the story of Roger Murtaugh (Glover) who, on the day of his 50th birthday, is assigned a new partner on a suicide case: Martin Riggs (Gibson). Sound so bad? Nah. Until you learn your partner's a psychopath with a death wish. Then things get really bad.

I was completely attached throughout this whole film. I have never seen an action flick so stunning as this. Then we can break down the film - there's Donner's great directing; a perfect starring pair; a flawless score by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen; and a super-powered script by Shane Black. Need you have more than these reasons to see this film?

Bottom line: LETHAL WEAPON is a ton of fun.

OVERALL: **** (4) out of ***** (5) [Almost a Masterpiece]

can't beat an original
this is one of my top ten movies of all time. I like how the director shows the beginning of their friendship on a very dark note, but then ends the movie with them making jokes and having the two not as serious as before. This movie is great and i highly recommend buying it.

Lethal Weapon (Widescreen Edition)
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (23 January, 1998)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
Mel Gibson set aside his art-house credentials to star as a crazy cop paired with a stable one (Danny Glover) in this full-blown 1987 Richard Donner action picture. The most violent film in the series (which includes three sequels), it is also the edgiest and most interesting. After Gibson's character jumps off a building handcuffed to a man, and Gary Busey (as a cold, efficient enforcer) lets his hand get burned without flinching, there is a sense that anything can happen, and it usually does. Donner's strangely messy visual and audio style doesn't make a lot of aesthetic sense, but it stuck with all four movies. The DVD release includes production notes, Dolby sound, theatrical trailer, optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, optional French soundtrack, and optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:

A good film gets better
The recent release of the director's cut of Lethal Weapon add depth to the film by the inclusion of approximately 7 minutes of new scenes. The additions are in the beginning of the film when the characters are still being developed. In one scene, Gibson's character walks into the line of fire of a sniper, and in another he has a rather violent reaction to a commercial on TV. In the context of this portion of the movie, it further establishes the pain Gibson's character is going through and his mental state...is he crazy or just not caring what happens to him? Additional scenes also establish Glover's character's concern at growing old...does he still have it?

The balance of the film is pretty much unchanged. Lethal Weapon is a fun buddy action/comedy movie, but shines more than the sequels, which emphasized comedy and cartoonish action. Gibson and Glover actually act here, Gibson in particular in the scenes where he is struggling with his wife's death. The interplay between the actors makes this movie a cut above the standard action movie.

Top-notch action flick; a ton of fun
It's one of the most famous films of the 80's, and it's also one of the greatest. It's LETHAL WEAPON, a top-notch action flick from director Richard Donner (THE GOONIES).

LETHAL WEAPON is the story of Roger Murtaugh (Glover) who, on the day of his 50th birthday, is assigned a new partner on a suicide case: Martin Riggs (Gibson). Sound so bad? Nah. Until you learn your partner's a psychopath with a death wish. Then things get really bad.

I was completely attached throughout this whole film. I have never seen an action flick so stunning as this. Then we can break down the film - there's Donner's great directing; a perfect starring pair; a flawless score by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen; and a super-powered script by Shane Black. Need you have more than these reasons to see this film?

Bottom line: LETHAL WEAPON is a ton of fun.

OVERALL: **** (4) out of ***** (5) [Almost a Masterpiece]

can't beat an original
this is one of my top ten movies of all time. I like how the director shows the beginning of their friendship on a very dark note, but then ends the movie with them making jokes and having the two not as serious as before. This movie is great and i highly recommend buying it.

Lethal Weapon : Spanish version
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (19 May, 1998)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
Mel Gibson set aside his art-house credentials to star as a crazy cop paired with a stable one (Danny Glover) in this full-blown 1987 Richard Donner action picture. The most violent film in the series (which includes three sequels), it is also the edgiest and most interesting. After Gibson's character jumps off a building handcuffed to a man, and Gary Busey (as a cold, efficient enforcer) lets his hand get burned without flinching, there is a sense that anything can happen, and it usually does. Donner's strangely messy visual and audio style doesn't make a lot of aesthetic sense, but it stuck with all four movies. The DVD release includes production notes, Dolby sound, theatrical trailer, optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, optional French soundtrack, and optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:

A good film gets better
The recent release of the director's cut of Lethal Weapon add depth to the film by the inclusion of approximately 7 minutes of new scenes. The additions are in the beginning of the film when the characters are still being developed. In one scene, Gibson's character walks into the line of fire of a sniper, and in another he has a rather violent reaction to a commercial on TV. In the context of this portion of the movie, it further establishes the pain Gibson's character is going through and his mental state...is he crazy or just not caring what happens to him? Additional scenes also establish Glover's character's concern at growing old...does he still have it?

The balance of the film is pretty much unchanged. Lethal Weapon is a fun buddy action/comedy movie, but shines more than the sequels, which emphasized comedy and cartoonish action. Gibson and Glover actually act here, Gibson in particular in the scenes where he is struggling with his wife's death. The interplay between the actors makes this movie a cut above the standard action movie.

Top-notch action flick; a ton of fun
It's one of the most famous films of the 80's, and it's also one of the greatest. It's LETHAL WEAPON, a top-notch action flick from director Richard Donner (THE GOONIES).

LETHAL WEAPON is the story of Roger Murtaugh (Glover) who, on the day of his 50th birthday, is assigned a new partner on a suicide case: Martin Riggs (Gibson). Sound so bad? Nah. Until you learn your partner's a psychopath with a death wish. Then things get really bad.

I was completely attached throughout this whole film. I have never seen an action flick so stunning as this. Then we can break down the film - there's Donner's great directing; a perfect starring pair; a flawless score by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen; and a super-powered script by Shane Black. Need you have more than these reasons to see this film?

Bottom line: LETHAL WEAPON is a ton of fun.

OVERALL: **** (4) out of ***** (5) [Almost a Masterpiece]

can't beat an original
this is one of my top ten movies of all time. I like how the director shows the beginning of their friendship on a very dark note, but then ends the movie with them making jokes and having the two not as serious as before. This movie is great and i highly recommend buying it.

Lethal Weapon: Directors Cut
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (13 October, 1998)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Richard Donner and Danny Glover
Mel Gibson set aside his art-house credentials to star as a crazy cop paired with a stable one (Danny Glover) in this full-blown 1987 Richard Donner action picture. The most violent film in the series (which includes three sequels), it is also the edgiest and most interesting. After Gibson's character jumps off a building handcuffed to a man, and Gary Busey (as a cold, efficient enforcer) lets his hand get burned without flinching, there is a sense that anything can happen, and it usually does. Donner's strangely messy visual and audio style doesn't make a lot of aesthetic sense, but it stuck with all four movies. The DVD release includes production notes, Dolby sound, theatrical trailer, optional full-screen and widescreen presentations, optional French soundtrack, and optional English, French, and Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Average review score:

A good film gets better
The recent release of the director's cut of Lethal Weapon add depth to the film by the inclusion of approximately 7 minutes of new scenes. The additions are in the beginning of the film when the characters are still being developed. In one scene, Gibson's character walks into the line of fire of a sniper, and in another he has a rather violent reaction to a commercial on TV. In the context of this portion of the movie, it further establishes the pain Gibson's character is going through and his mental state...is he crazy or just not caring what happens to him? Additional scenes also establish Glover's character's concern at growing old...does he still have it?

The balance of the film is pretty much unchanged. Lethal Weapon is a fun buddy action/comedy movie, but shines more than the sequels, which emphasized comedy and cartoonish action. Gibson and Glover actually act here, Gibson in particular in the scenes where he is struggling with his wife's death. The interplay between the actors makes this movie a cut above the standard action movie.

Top-notch action flick; a ton of fun
It's one of the most famous films of the 80's, and it's also one of the greatest. It's LETHAL WEAPON, a top-notch action flick from director Richard Donner (THE GOONIES).

LETHAL WEAPON is the story of Roger Murtaugh (Glover) who, on the day of his 50th birthday, is assigned a new partner on a suicide case: Martin Riggs (Gibson). Sound so bad? Nah. Until you learn your partner's a psychopath with a death wish. Then things get really bad.

I was completely attached throughout this whole film. I have never seen an action flick so stunning as this. Then we can break down the film - there's Donner's great directing; a perfect starring pair; a flawless score by Eric Clapton and Michael Kamen; and a super-powered script by Shane Black. Need you have more than these reasons to see this film?

Bottom line: LETHAL WEAPON is a ton of fun.

OVERALL: **** (4) out of ***** (5) [Almost a Masterpiece]

can't beat an original
this is one of my top ten movies of all time. I like how the director shows the beginning of their friendship on a very dark note, but then ends the movie with them making jokes and having the two not as serious as before. This movie is great and i highly recommend buying it.

Lethal Weapon - The Complete Series
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (11 September, 2001)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
The explosive and edgy Lethal Weapon introduced America to its favorite modern buddy team: Mel Gibson's suicidal firecracker Martin Riggs, a Vietnam vet whose reckless stunts earn him a reputation as the Los Angeles Police Department's least desirable partner, and Danny Glover's aging family man Roger Murtaugh, a veteran detective who wants nothing more than to gracefully live to see his pension. Richard Donner's smash movie is sleek, stylish, and practically nonstop action, but it's the chemistry between the combustible energy of Gibson and the paternal reserve of Glover that makes this combination so lethal. A sequel was inevitable, so Lethal Weapon 2 sent Riggs and Murtaugh after a South African drug syndicate, tossed funnyman Joe Pesci into the mix as a comic foil, and upped the ante of explosions, car chases, and apocalyptic property damage. Kung fu-kicking Rene Russo signed on for Lethal Weapon 3, a "mad genius run amok" adventure rushed into production without a finished script (and it shows in sloppy ad-libbed scenes) and crammed with wild high-speed chases and spectacular explosions. When Lethal Weapon 4 hit screens in 1998, the starring cast had ballooned: hot comic Chris Rock joined Gibson, Glover, Russo, and Pesci to take on a Chinese counterfeiting and slavery ring led by Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jet Li. Director Richard Donner helms every installment of his series, topping the frenzy of action and pyrotechnics with each new feature; watching the arc of the Lethal Weapon franchise is like a crash course in American action cinema of the '90s: bigger, faster, louder. Yet at the heart of every film is Riggs and Murtaugh, mismatched partners who become unlikely buddies, ready to lay their lives down for one another. By the climax of Lethal Weapon 4, as they team up against the fighting fury of Jet Li, their friendship has become the defining drive of the series. --Sean Axmaker
Average review score:

The Lethal Weapons
This special edition box set with all the Lethal Weapons is an impressive package with some good extra material.
The first of the Weapon films is still the best, with Mel Gibson as the suicidal cop Martin Riggs paired up with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) as his reluctant partner. The action is great, and while it does tend to get carried away sometimes (not helped By Richard Donner's frenetic pacing), it's still the most fun of the franchise, and one of the best action films of the 80's.
Mel is great in one of his first major film roles, and Glover works well with Gibson. Director Donner, who gave us Superman (1978), directed all the Weapon films, but this one is the undisputed finest. Action at it's most outrageous.

The second instalment is not quite as good as the first, but its still exciting frenetic fun, with some witty humour. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are the partner- in -crime duo again, and this one sees Riggs and Murtaugh joined by Joe Pesci as Leo Getz, the annoying cop who returns in parts 3 and 4. The action is as impressive as the former one, and director Richard Donner's hard- as-nails approach to the film makes it as exhilarating as it's predecessor.

Lethal Weapon 3 and 4 are the weakest of the franchise, yet still retain soome of the cool action present in the first 2 films, with Gibson and Glover doing a "take the money and run" deal. The action is good, and in Lethal Weapon 4, Jet Li as the bad guy ups the hard-edged approach. However, the last two films aren't as much fun. The extras are good, if not great, with trailers, Featurettes, Behind-the-scenes Footage an Audio Commentary and some additional Footage.

This DVD Box Set delivers the BEST HDTV WideScreen Action!!
This review is mainly focussed on the DVD WideScreen video & audio presentation in a Home Theatre environment.

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This Lethal Weapon Premium Collection really delivers the goods for viewing & listening pleasure!!!! All 4 movies are digitally remastered in WideScreen format, both picture & soundtrack. Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 3 & Lethal Weapon 4 are Enhanced for 16:9 WideScreen HDTV's. Only Lethal Weapon 2 is Letterbox (Black Bars all around, WideScreen Aspect Ratio of 4:3 Tv size).

Summary: Lethal Weapon - introduces us to ex-Vietnam Veterans, Los Angeles Police Detectives Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson - widower) & Roger Murtough (Danny Glover - married w/3 kids) & their quest against a drug ring. Riggs is manical & becomes an unsteady "LETHAL WEAPON" due to his wifes mysterious murder. Lethal Weapon 2 - Has crazy Leo (Joe Pesci - hustler) as a witness under protection of Riggs & Murtough. Foreign Diplomats are smuggling drugs. Riggs discovers his wifes murderers. Lethal Weapon 3 - adds Rene Russo as an independent Martial Arts cop who is teamed with Riggs, Roger & Leo to get a "Dirty Cop". Lethal Weapon 4 - Has all the characters back. Riggs as a father to be & Roger as a grandfather to be. This final installmant is about illegal aliens smuggling & slavery. The ending is a culmination of the entire story line & the family unit!! A fun filled, action packed cops & robbers saga. Gibson & Glover provide the perfect match & their on screen chemistry is outstanding. Big Screen 5 star action for all 4 films!!!!!

This WideScreen DVD Collection can actually be a seialized story or enjoyed as independent films. Each movie gets better with the final installment bringing it all together. The extra features are Production Notes & Trailers except Lethal Weapon 4, which is loaded with a history of the Series. A great DVD library addition!! Be advised it is violent & graphic. Enjoy.

All together they make heart, action, comedy and pain.
I've got all 4 lethal Weapon movies on DVD and I must say, you have to own ALL these movies to make the touching experience complete.

As I said these movies have heart and comedy along with the pain and action. You actually watch Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh grow so close in family and in work. They fight it all together, Riggs and Murtaugh, Its really touching. There is still no reason why Riggs cant give Murtaugh a bit of a hard time and joke around with him! The action on the other hand is 5 star. I enjoyed these movies so much and I am sure you will too.

I suggest buying the complete trilogy.

Lethal Weapon - The Complete Series (Widescreen Edition)
Released in VHS Tape by Warner Studios (11 September, 2001)
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Director: Richard Donner
Starring: Mel Gibson and Danny Glover
The explosive and edgy Lethal Weapon introduced America to its favorite modern buddy team: Mel Gibson's suicidal firecracker Martin Riggs, a Vietnam vet whose reckless stunts earn him a reputation as the Los Angeles Police Department's least desirable partner, and Danny Glover's aging family man Roger Murtaugh, a veteran detective who wants nothing more than to gracefully live to see his pension. Richard Donner's smash movie is sleek, stylish, and practically nonstop action, but it's the chemistry between the combustible energy of Gibson and the paternal reserve of Glover that makes this combination so lethal. A sequel was inevitable, so Lethal Weapon 2 sent Riggs and Murtaugh after a South African drug syndicate, tossed funnyman Joe Pesci into the mix as a comic foil, and upped the ante of explosions, car chases, and apocalyptic property damage. Kung fu-kicking Rene Russo signed on for Lethal Weapon 3, a "mad genius run amok" adventure rushed into production without a finished script (and it shows in sloppy ad-libbed scenes) and crammed with wild high-speed chases and spectacular explosions. When Lethal Weapon 4 hit screens in 1998, the starring cast had ballooned: hot comic Chris Rock joined Gibson, Glover, Russo, and Pesci to take on a Chinese counterfeiting and slavery ring led by Hong Kong martial arts superstar Jet Li. Director Richard Donner helms every installment of his series, topping the frenzy of action and pyrotechnics with each new feature; watching the arc of the Lethal Weapon franchise is like a crash course in American action cinema of the '90s: bigger, faster, louder. Yet at the heart of every film is Riggs and Murtaugh, mismatched partners who become unlikely buddies, ready to lay their lives down for one another. By the climax of Lethal Weapon 4, as they team up against the fighting fury of Jet Li, their friendship has become the defining drive of the series. --Sean Axmaker
Average review score:

The Lethal Weapons
This special edition box set with all the Lethal Weapons is an impressive package with some good extra material.
The first of the Weapon films is still the best, with Mel Gibson as the suicidal cop Martin Riggs paired up with Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) as his reluctant partner. The action is great, and while it does tend to get carried away sometimes (not helped By Richard Donner's frenetic pacing), it's still the most fun of the franchise, and one of the best action films of the 80's.
Mel is great in one of his first major film roles, and Glover works well with Gibson. Director Donner, who gave us Superman (1978), directed all the Weapon films, but this one is the undisputed finest. Action at it's most outrageous.

The second instalment is not quite as good as the first, but its still exciting frenetic fun, with some witty humour. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are the partner- in -crime duo again, and this one sees Riggs and Murtaugh joined by Joe Pesci as Leo Getz, the annoying cop who returns in parts 3 and 4. The action is as impressive as the former one, and director Richard Donner's hard- as-nails approach to the film makes it as exhilarating as it's predecessor.

Lethal Weapon 3 and 4 are the weakest of the franchise, yet still retain soome of the cool action present in the first 2 films, with Gibson and Glover doing a "take the money and run" deal. The action is good, and in Lethal Weapon 4, Jet Li as the bad guy ups the hard-edged approach. However, the last two films aren't as much fun. The extras are good, if not great, with trailers, Featurettes, Behind-the-scenes Footage an Audio Commentary and some additional Footage.

This DVD Box Set delivers the BEST HDTV WideScreen Action!!
This review is mainly focussed on the DVD WideScreen video & audio presentation in a Home Theatre environment.

....

This Lethal Weapon Premium Collection really delivers the goods for viewing & listening pleasure!!!! All 4 movies are digitally remastered in WideScreen format, both picture & soundtrack. Lethal Weapon, Lethal Weapon 3 & Lethal Weapon 4 are Enhanced for 16:9 WideScreen HDTV's. Only Lethal Weapon 2 is Letterbox (Black Bars all around, WideScreen Aspect Ratio of 4:3 Tv size).

Summary: Lethal Weapon - introduces us to ex-Vietnam Veterans, Los Angeles Police Detectives Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson - widower) & Roger Murtough (Danny Glover - married w/3 kids) & their quest against a drug ring. Riggs is manical & becomes an unsteady "LETHAL WEAPON" due to his wifes mysterious murder. Lethal Weapon 2 - Has crazy Leo (Joe Pesci - hustler) as a witness under protection of Riggs & Murtough. Foreign Diplomats are smuggling drugs. Riggs discovers his wifes murderers. Lethal Weapon 3 - adds Rene Russo as an independent Martial Arts cop who is teamed with Riggs, Roger & Leo to get a "Dirty Cop". Lethal Weapon 4 - Has all the characters back. Riggs as a father to be & Roger as a grandfather to be. This final installmant is about illegal aliens smuggling & slavery. The ending is a culmination of the entire story line & the family unit!! A fun filled, action packed cops & robbers saga. Gibson & Glover provide the perfect match & their on screen chemistry is outstanding. Big Screen 5 star action for all 4 films!!!!!

This WideScreen DVD Collection can actually be a seialized story or enjoyed as independent films. Each movie gets better with the final installment bringing it all together. The extra features are Production Notes & Trailers except Lethal Weapon 4, which is loaded with a history of the Series. A great DVD library addition!! Be advised it is violent & graphic. Enjoy.

All together they make heart, action, comedy and pain.
I've got all 4 lethal Weapon movies on DVD and I must say, you have to own ALL these movies to make the touching experience complete.

As I said these movies have heart and comedy along with the pain and action. You actually watch Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh grow so close in family and in work. They fight it all together, Riggs and Murtaugh, Its really touching. There is still no reason why Riggs cant give Murtaugh a bit of a hard time and joke around with him! The action on the other hand is 5 star. I enjoyed these movies so much and I am sure you will too.

I suggest buying the complete trilogy.

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
Released in VHS Tape by Mgm/Ua Studios (04 April, 2000)
MPAA Rating: R (Restricted)
Director: Michael Cimino
Starring: Clint Eastwood and Jeff Bridges
Jeff Bridges actually corralled an Oscar nomination for his spirited, oddball performance in this genre crime story, directed by first-timer Michael Cimino who (a short two films later) would bring down a studio with Heaven's Gate. Clint Eastwood plays a bank robber par excellence with a flair for explosives who is being hunted by his former partners, who think he has their loot from their last job. Bridges is his eager apprentice and sidekick, who helps him escape; when Eastwood finally makes peace with his hunters, Bridges convinces them to try a daring robbery--but things inevitably go awry. The relationship between Eastwood and Bridges is both funny and touching in this, one of Eastwood's better post-Dirty Harry efforts. --Marshall Fine
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An Ignored Classic
"Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" is an action film, and a minor masterpiece. The plot is intelligent, full of twists and excitement. The acting is without exception of a super high calibre and the direction, photography and editing are all very well above average. A truly brilliant film worth watching again and again. For an action film "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" stands out for one other reason. This film is easily one of the Gayest major motion pictures ever made. The relationship between Jeff Bridges and Clint Eastwood can easily be seen as a romance to the extent where Jeff Bridges part could have been played by a female with practically no changes. The relationship between the other two members of the gang can only be seen as that of an old and fractious married couple. Once the film is seen in this light it becomes even better and funnier since it provides a far greater deopths to what are already particularly well written roles being very well acted. This is a very good film indeed. But **be warned** it was originally filmed in 2.35 : 1 widescreen and any "pan and scan" version is not worth buying since you see a butchered version of Frank Stanley's brilliant cinematography. This film should definitely be released on DVD and soon.

One of Eastwood's best
One of Clint Eastwood's best films, and also one of his most underrated and obscure. Michael Cimino made his directorial debut with this tough, funny action film that also has a surprisingly tender side represented in the relationship between Eastwood and Jeff Bridges. George Kennedy and Geoffrey Lewis are also fine in this offbeat caper film for which Bridges earned his second Oscar nomination (the first was for "The Last Picture Show").

A rousing action film that is also supremely funny
Before he destroyed his career with the excess of Heaven's Gate, Michael Cimino, the screenwriter of Eastwood's second Dirty Hary flick Magunum Force, created this wonderful caper flick, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, under the discipline of producer and star Clint Eastwood. The cast is excellent, with Jeff Bridges first rate in his Oscar nominated role as Lightfoot, and Oscar winner George Kennedy and Eastwood regular Geoffrey Lewis (father of Juliette) both very memorable as Red and Goody.

The scene of Red and Goodie in the ice cream cart confronted with an obnoxious lad is a classic in cinema.

The climax of this film is superb. A definite MUST SEE for all Eastwood fans!

Barbarosa
Released in VHS Tape by Avid Home Entertainment (25 May, 1999)
MPAA Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Director: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Willie Nelson and Gary Busey
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Superior Western
One of the best unknown Westerns of the last 20 years or so, Barbarosa stars Willie Nelson and Gary Busey in a story of revenge and honor. Nelson plays a ex-Texas Ranger, Barbarosa, who's now a lone bandit, preying on rich Mexicans. During a disagreement, he formerly crippled his father-in-law to be, a Mexican landowner and still deeply loves the landowner's daughter with whom he has had a daughter.

Busey is a Texas farmhand who accidentally killed his brother-in-law--his sister's husband--and is now out on his own, pursued by his brother-in-law's two brothers for revenge. Similarly, Barbarosa is being pursued by the landowner's top gun, a fiery Mexican who vows Barbarosa's death.

The two, Nelson and Busey, meet by accident and join up for a time. During that time we get to see the West as it very likely really looked about 100 years ago (more specifically, the Southwest--i.e., southern Texas); the cinematography is magnificent. One of the critical ingredients in any great Western is great cinematography and that is very much in display here. As well, the score by Bruce Smeaton is excellent.

Nelson and Busey do a great job--their accents certainly don't hurt (both men are originally from that part of the U.S.), and so does the supporting cast. Fred Schepisi, the director, has a perfect sense of pacing and momentum that pulls the viewer along with very little tugging indeed. Armadillos figure in the mix, as do old men with guns and younger men buried up to their necks. There's a hacienda, a cantina, and an outdoor festival. The film drips with Western atmosphere, no question.

Highly recommended for fans of the genre.

Obscure Western... Great Movie
Obscure western from the early 80s starring Willie Nelson and Garey Busey. Good drama; great cinematography; excellent soundtrack.

Willie Nelson plays Barbarossa, an ex-Texas Ranger kept away from his Mexican wife because of a vendetta from his father-in-law who is also the pueblo's elder chieftain. Nelson soon encounters Busey roaming in the desert as an outcast from his own family feud. They soon join together as desperadoes roaming the Sonoran desert while evading men of the pueblo who seek to carry out their jefe's vendetta.

The acting is excellent and all of the characters are given depth. A very touching story. Definitely worth owning.

GREAT movie
this is one of THE best written movies ever made, the acting makes the writing even better, and the music brings it all together. the final scene is simply wonderful. the premise is so odd one gets the feeling it was written on a dare, like "bet you can't write ..." (i don't want to give it away if you haven't seen it). yet it hangs together as a story. and both busey and nelson are just superb. great movie.
and, yes, there was a scene removed before it was mass marketed. the scene explains why nelson does what he does. unlike bladerunner, i think this (director's cut?) version is better.

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