Lethal Weapon 3

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Summary: The last one deserving of 5 stars
Review: In spite of the of losing the great naked chicks of the last two films this movie still manages to kick ass. Theres great action in this movie as usual and some funny stuff like the others. Plus like the first two this one really has an ..exposive..begining..heh heh. This movie has great action and a great story..no exploding toilet but still cool. Roger gets to be the depressed alcoholic in this film. He does a good job at it too. good stuff

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Summary: Laughter Galore!!!
Review: Joe Pesci Is totally Unbelievable!!! I about fell out of my chair laughing so hard. As usual the Leathal Weapon Series gets funnier with each series. Highly recomended and a must see!

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Summary: BOMBS AWAY
Review: LETHAL WEAPON 3 continues the saga of on the edge Riggs and straight arrow Murtaugh, brilliantly realized once again by Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. This time they're after a ruthless ex-cop who is selling stolen police weapons to teenagers and anyone who'll buy them, making him a lethal nemesis. There are as usual some incredible action scenes, stunts and the usual banter between Gibson and Glover. Rene Russo shows up as an internal affairs cop who is just as edgy as Gibson and they hit it off right away. Joe Pesci returns as Leo Getz, this time as a real estate agent and there is a humorous and tense scene at a hockey game that allows Pesci to shine. Bad guy Stuart Wilson (League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Crossworlds) is a malevolent force, as well.
I didn't find this one as completely satisfying as the first 2; the action scenes weren't as plentiful and Glover's descent into depression slowed the movie down. But in the buddy buddy genre, this one is still up there!!!

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Summary: Worst of the series!
Review: Not even LW4 can compare to the stench reeking of of this turkey. While LW4 was stupid, This picture is boring and stupid. And at least the fourth entry had Jet Li playing a villan. This picture has an empty-headed brainless and boring dirty-cop played by the terribly mediocre Stuart Wilson. There is not an ounce of imagination in this whole movie. It's like an episode of "Hunter" with a bigger budget. Mel is not even a lethal weapon anymore. A better title for Martin Riggs would be "Mildly Eccentric Weapon"

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Summary: Not as good as parts I & II, but still fun
Review: Ok, most people knew it by the time this movie came out, the series was starting to show it's age. You know what to expect out of this sequel, and that is exactly what you get. Gibson and Glover are still a great team and Rene Russo is a great addition, but the plot needed some heavy work. This movie feels rushed. The story is pretty much just a backdrop to the mindless action. The thing I loved about the first two movies is that it wasn't just mindless action, there was a very deep plot that motivated it. But still, it's hard not to enjoy this movie. Glover probably gives his best performance in the series, especially in the funeral scene, which was very powerful. The new bad guy, Jack Travis, played by Stuart Wilson (who?) is extremely unintimidating. They seem to take him out with little to no problem. Even the fat Diplomatic Immunity guy from pt. II was scarier and more threatening. Overall, this movie should have had more thought put into it before it came out. I realize after making two stellar films, it is hard to make a third one of the same quality, but if they had done a little tweeking with it, LW3 could have been a classic.

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Summary: And The "Lethal" Action Continues...
Review: The most popular team of detectives in cinematic history is back again, making the streets of Los Angeles safe and secure for the citizens at large in "Lethal Weapon 3," directed by Richard Donner and once again starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. This time the action literally starts with a bang (a big one) when Riggs (Gibson) and Murtaugh (Glover) answer a call and, suffice to say, Riggs can't wait for the bomb squad to arrive. It makes for a spectacular opening scene, but it's just a warm up for what follows. Some bad things are going down in the City of Angels, perhaps not unusual for L.A., but someone is putting automatic weapons and armor piercing bullets (called "Cop Killers" as they can penetrate a bullet proof vest) on the streets, which is really bad news for police officers in general, and especially for those in particular areas of the city. Riggs and Murtaugh are on the case, but it quickly escalates, and because of certain untoward circumstances soon falls into the hands of Internal Affairs. Which brings Officer Lorna Cole (Rene Russo) into the picture. And sparks begin to fly. The first two installments of this series are hard to beat, but as they say, the third time's a charm; and Donner must have had the shaman working with him on this one, because he pulled off quite a feat-- making a third that ranks right up there with the first two. He seems to have found the perfect balance with this one; the main characters are in place and established, Leo Getz (Joe Pesci) is back, and the addition of Russo is the icing on the cake. The story is good, there's plenty of great action and some sensational stunts, and the humor has been toned down a notch, which increases the level of intensity of the drama. In short, Donner measures out all of the right elements to perfection and makes it all gel together for the complete package. And what a package it is. By now, Gibson IS Riggs, from the inside out; still somewhat on the edge, but not quite as volatile. And Glover could play Murtaugh in his sleep; which may sound like easy street for an actor, but it takes real professionals to maintain the credibility of characters they know so well (it would be so easy to phone it in and let the details slip at this point), and these two have what it takes. Their chemistry remains intact, and they've put polish on an act that was already shining. The real chemistry this time, however, is between Gibson and Russo, who click from the beginning, starting with their first scene together. Russo sparkles as Lorna, putting some real style and spunk into her; there's just enough edginess to her to make her believable as a no-nonsense I.A. investigator, and it makes her the perfect match for Gibson's Riggs. There's a terrific scene between them, in which they compare battle scars, that fits their characters so well and so credibly underscores the development of their relationship. it's a memorable scene, and a good example of how well the script, by Jeffrey Boam and Robert Mark Kamen, was written. The supporting cast includes Darlene Love (Trish), Traci Wolfe (Rianne), Stuart Wilson (Jack Travis), Steve Kahan (Capt. Murphy), Damon Hines (Nick), Ebonie Smith (Carrie) and Gregory Millar (Tyrone). In the world of the Cinema, it's a rare thing when a sequel matches up to the original, and when the third does, it's a real triumph; and "Lethal Weapon 3" is just that, a triumph. It's a quality action/drama that exemplifies why this series is so popular. Simply put, it's a good movie on it's own, and part of a great series; so don't stop now, "Lethal Weapon 4" is ready and waiting for you.

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Summary: MEL GIBSON AND DANNY GLOVER SHOW NO SIGNS OF SLOWING DOWN
Review: THE PLOT FOR THIS ONE; RIGGS AND MURTAUGH HUNT DOWN A FORMER COP WHO'S NOW A WEAPONS DEALER. ANOTHER GREAT ENTRY IN THIS ALREADY PERFECT SERIES. THIS IS A VERY GOOD ACTION FILM WITH A VERY GOOD PLOT AND VERY GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR AS ALWAYS. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN A BAD ''LETHAL WEAPON'' MOVIE TO DATE. AND HOPEFULLY THERE NEVER WILL BE. ADDED THIS TIME TO THE CAST; RENE RUSSO, WHO PLAYS RIGGS' LOVE INTEREST. AND JOE PESCI RETURNS FUNNIER THAN EVER AS LEO GETZ. 3 MINUTES OF FOOTAGE WAS ADDED TO THIS MOVIE FOR A DIRECTOR'S CUT VERSION RELEASED BACK IN 1998.

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Summary: MURTAUGH AND RIGGS ARE BACK AGAIN!!!
Review: THE third installment to the action packed series where this time Riggs and Murtaugh face a whole new challange. This time there after a former corrupt cop who is dealing illegal auto matic weapons loaded with deadly cop killers! And only Riggs,Murtagh, and a new female frend also in law inforcement can burn down this evil empire of corruption! LOADED WITH MORE ACTION THAN YOU CAN HANDLE this is a must see for any action fan this one is LEATHAL!!!!!

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Summary: This weapon is unloaded!
Review: The worst entry in the "Lethal Weapon" series, (the first will always be the best), "Lethal Weapon 3" suffers from too much comedy and a very uninteresting story. Richard Donner, who throws a ridiculously stupid left-wing temper tantrum throughout the film by inserting little hidden messages in scenes and dialogue, directs this film with a lack of concern for quality. It's like he was thinking, "Oh what the hell! People come to see Mel Gibson and Danny Glover. Forget about an interesting story. Just make some things blow up real good and put in a couple of car chases!" The action is only so-so and the comedy, well...it really isn't comedy. The story involves Mel and Danny trying to stop a criminal from putting guns in the hands of local gang members. There are other plot points as well but nothing of great interest or amusement. We also get an additional member of the team played by Rene Russo who seems to hold her own fairly well. Just rent the original.

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Summary: Audio mastering problems damage otherwise great movie
Review: There seems to be a problem with the 5.1 audio mastering of the disc. The score oftentimes overwhelms the dialog and in some instances sounds out of focus and is distracting. In addition, the dialog sounds muddy and is difficult to listen to at times. This probably will only be evident on a Dolby Digital home theater system with the volume turned up.....