Lethal Weapon 3
Published May 21, 2017

Film info
- Title Lethal Weapon 3
- Director Richard Donner
- Year 1992
- Run time 1hr 58m
- Genres Adventure, Crime, Comedy, Thriller, Action
- Tagline The magic is back again
This boxoffice blockbuster sequel reunites box-office superstar and Oscar-winner Mel Gibson, Danny Glover and Oscar-winner Joe Pesci, and introduces Rene Russo as a tough Internal Affairs cop who gives Gibson a run for his money. Glover's last week before retirement has no chance of being peaceful -- not while Gibson is still his partner, and an ex-cop turned criminal mastermind is on the loose.
Live blog
Time | Comment |
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2:15 | He is a bit cavalier about it. That’s what a bomb squad is for. |
5:44 | He can’t even remember what his own hunch is, haha. |
7:41 | “Right, oops.” |
13:57 | She is having far too much fun during this chase scene, love her. |
22:12 | Oh my god, that’s awful. “Now we got a relationship we can build on.” Oof. |
25:58 | Retirement plans = things. |
32:54 | “What are we, required reading or something?' |
41:44 | They must have filmed this after an actual game, right? |
44:51 | I don’t know how people can just eat raw onions like that. Bleurgh. |
51:36 | It’s weird when he’s being earnest. |
54:08 | “Semantics? I’m always up for some antics.” |
57:18 | I know he’s unorthodox but why must he do things without backup? |
1:03:28 | I quite like comparing scars as a way to get to know each other. |
1:10:09 | They’re a brilliant partnership, flaws and all. |
1:11:49 | “We’re in the middle of a case… of scotch.” |
1:21:25 | Love them just messing about in the office. |
1:31:47 | Convertible train/car is amazing! |
1:41:29 | “I wish somebody would cover me for a change!” |
1:50:00 | Why doesn’t he have.a lock on the bathroom door? |
Conclusions
Loved the first Lethal Weapon, whilst the second was a bit of a disappointment, but thankfully this third installment was perhaps the best of the lot. It doesn’t take long to be right back in the thick of things, with our heroes setting off a bomb within ten minutes of arriving on screen.
I actually liked how things got more serious as the story went along, and there were moments of real heartfelt insight. Their fight on the boat was a wonderful way to get to know their partnership even better, and it contrasted nicely with the hilarity in the office.
Plus, Rene Russo was a great addition to the team, always good to see a female character holding her own and, in fact, showing the boys up on occasion! Really loved this.
Rating: 5/5.
Rating: 5 / 5