Production Year: 1992 - Action/Adventure - Director: Richard Donner - Original Language: English - Classification: 15 years and over - Starring:Sven-Ole Thorsen, Ken Tigar, Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Rene Russo, Stuart Wilson, Joe Pesci, Alan Scarfe, Mary Ellen Trainor, Henry Brown, Paul Hipp, Nick Chinlund, Mark Pellegrino, Miguel A. Nunez Jr., Damon Hines, Jason Iorg, Stephen Kahan, Gregory Millar, Philip Moon more
In the third LETHAL WEAPON film, L.A. police detectives Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Murtaugh (Danny Glover) track down an ex-cop who has been smuggling guns out of impound and back to... more
positions like students who always choose to sit in the same classroom seats. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover return as LAPD partners whose working method consists of...
positions like students who always choose to sit in the same classroom seats. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover return as LAPD partners whose working method consists of...
Lethal Weapon 3
OK, OK, OK. They're back in their most successful, most explosive, most hilarious smash ... more
hit yet. They come, they see, they kick butt in a caper that has LA police detectives Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Murtaugh (Danny Glover) ripping into a vicious crime ring dealing guns to the streets.Joe Pesci returns as shady ex-mob accountant Leo Getz, and Rene Russo adds a lethal kick as Internal Affairs investigator Lorna Cole, like Riggs, a born risk-taker.Risks are everywhere: a high-rise explodes into dust, a housing tract goes up like matchsticks, Riggs takes an 80-foot plunge on a motorcycle. 'Lethal Weapon 3' isn't just more of everything, it's the most!
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A review by EMOO02 on Lethal Weapon 3 (DVD) April 27th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Did you enjoy it?
Loved it
Story
Outstanding
Characters / Performances
Outstanding
Special Effects
Outstanding
Soundtrack
Good
Advantages:
Brilliant action, comedy, thrills and story .
Disadvantages:
Couldn't fault it .
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
Full review
Every Lethal Weapon film is a blast! All of the films are packed with, violence, both fun and serious; they are full with comedy, thrills and even at times, romance. The Lethal Weapons are classic films, which I consider to be the greatest police movies ever made. When I first started writing reviews for Ciao, I did not want to start on a Lethal Weapon film, as I did not feel I could do the film any justice. This is my ninth review, coming up to two months of joining, and I will now try to write a decent review on the series and Lethal Weapon 3!!
(Like I observed someone else had added on a review, if you do not wish do read about some plot points in the films, do not go on reading!!).
There are four Lethal Weapon movies, none of which are given any additional titles, just ‘Lethal Weapon 1,2,3 and 4’. Depending on your taste you will have different favourites, my personnel favourite from the quadrilogy is Lethal Weapon 2 – this is simply because there are many remember-able scenes (such as the toilet scene) as will as great characters, it also links up well with the original Lethal Weapon. (I plan to write a review on this soon). Nevertheless every Lethal Weapon film has its remembrance. Each being very enjoyable and equally addictive.
General Information on the Lethal Weapon series. In lethal Weapon 1, Mel Gibson plays a suicidal cop, who has recently lost his wife in a car accident. Danny Glover plays aged family man cop who doesn’t normally push himself to the limit. In the first film a dangerous investigation forces Briggs (Gibson) and Murtock (Glover) to work together as partners. Throughout the movie comical bickering and sarcasm emerges. The film ends seeing Gibson scrapping the idea of suicide. Lethal Weapon 2 sees Briggs practically living off Murtock’s family being close friends and a partner, although he does have a dog and a caravan at a near by beach. This film introduces Joe Pesci as a witness they have been assigned to protect. This time they try to stop a group of African’s money laundering, who just happen to have Diplomatic Immunity! Even more comedy than the first with great scenes, characters and has the unexpected link with the original – that was one of the African’s murdered Gibson’s wife, all those years ago. You can just imagine the anger that Mel shares out. Lethal Weapon 3 – see after 4. Still the badest cops around, Briggs and Murtock cause more destruction and death than ever in this more comical and more emotional Lethal Weapon come back, Lethal Weapon 4. Now pestered by lonely Joe Pesci, who they protected in number 2, Lethal Weapon 4 begins with the three on a fishing trip, which is put to a halt when a Chinese oil/like ship drives past their boat and into a beach, which just happens to be full of Chinese immigrants being sold as slaves. Briggs and Murtock try to bring down the complicated corruption right outside their back door. Lethal Weapon 4 introduces Chris Rock as Murtock’s future proposed son-in-law. As normal the movie is packed full of gags and laughter.Lethal Weapon 3 When I think of Lethal Weapon 3 I think of Danny Glover, giving an award – deserving performance as a cop having a breakdown when he kills, in self – defence, one of his son’s schoolmates, involved in drugs and weapons. This is the first you see of an emotional side to Glover in the series, which he plays brilliantly. Lethal Weapon 3 has Gibson finding new love when he meets Internal Affairs agent – the brilliant Rene Russo.
Story Lethal Weapon 3 has the most comical introduction of the series, when Briggs, after persuading Murtock, try and disarm a bomb in a multi-story building – without waiting for the bomb squad!! Because of the result (The building exploding) the troubled twosome are put on traffic duty, just days before Murtock’s retirement.
Being in the wrong place at the wrong time – The pair witness two fake security men try to steal a large quantity of money in a security van. They manage to stop them in a terrific car chase, which coincidently gets them back their badges, on to a case. This is when Lorna Cole (Rene Russo) visits the station as Internal Affairs thinking it was an inside job, at first clashing with both the detectives. After the killing of the remaining prisoner of the security heist was recorded inside Briggs and Murtock’s station, they realise it is ex – cop Jack Travis (Stuart Wilson). Returning from the second, Joe Pesci gives a helping hand it showing Briggs and Murtock where Travis normally hangs out, the Ice ring (knowing this from the day where he was involved in criminal activities.) After a close shave at the Ice ring, Travis gets away and continues to build a housing Estate in the desert, whilst importing guns. After Murtock’s breakdown, the three, Russo, crack down and find Travis’s housing Estate. Leaving a super action packed last battle.
Background Lethal Weapon 1 and 2 were both certificated as 18’s being bloodier, Lethal Weapon 3 is a 15 and so is 4. Lethal Weapon 3 is 118 minutes long: 1 hour and 58 minutes. It was made in 1992 and like all the others; directed by Richard Donner. Shane Black also wrote all the Lethal Weapons. Obviously it was made in America and the language used was English. The film took about 1 year to make and all returning characters were happy to participate. Lethal Weapon 3 is, of course, on DVD and costs about £8.99 singly in your local HMV. Recently you can now buy Lethal Weapon 1,2,3 and 4 in a special box set for only £24.99. Lethal Weapon 3 on DVD includes: The Motion Picture Trailers Production notes Surround sound compatible and the usual audio and visual options.
Looking into it, it sadly appears to be the case that Mel Gibson thinks he is too old to do another Lethal Weapon or Mad Max so the possibility of Lethal Weapon 5, looks extremely unlikely.
Evaluation Most people have at least seen one Lethal Weapon movie, making them extremely successful. They are good films and they do deserve a lot of credit. Lethal Weapon 3 I though was very, very good. I really did enjoy the last battle scene; it was a great bit of action. Rene Russo played a good part, as did Joe Pesci and Stuart Wilson. I give this film 10 out of 10 as I could not see any faults. The Lethal Weapons age like Sean Connery or a fine bottle of Scotch. Fantastic!!
Advantages: Recreation of a winning formula Disadvantages: Doesn't match the quality of the first 2 films
...a three year gap, the Lethal Weapon team returned in 1992 to make the third installment of the film series. With Riggs and Murtaugh immensely popular characters, public demand forced this film's creation, written again by creator Shane Black. Richard Donner directs again, and the acting duo of Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are rejoined by hyperactive Joe Pesci and new addition Rene Russo.
The Plot
One week away from his retirement, detective Murtaugh ... ...While I love the Lethal Weapon series, I felt this third film fell by the wayside somewhat. There was less conviction as the first two films, and they almost lost their ground here with too much concentration on the personal side of the characters and not enough focus on the main plot. The impending retirement of Murtaugh is a good adjustment to the plot basics. The film did need something a little different to the other two, and this combines well ...
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So you saw Lethal Weapon one and two but missed the third. Well you don’t know what you are missing. The latest instalment Lethal Weapon 4 is the best in the series but this certainly comes a close second. It manages to retain humour, action and a great plot.
Once again Detective Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover) provide a roller coaster ride that won’t disappoint. This time they are on the trail of criminals ... ...plot enables Leo Getz (Joe Pesci) to retain his role from the second movie. He oozes with his usual hilarious charisma. Another addition to the crew is Lorna Cole (Rene Russo) an internal affairs detective who gives a helping hand with the case. It also provides a love interest for Riggs. It is a great plot that manages to cram in a lot of action. The acting is once again stunning. Gibson has made Riggs calm down slightly from the previous instalments ...
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Advantages: great action/thriller and a good laugh Disadvantages: none
...in the series of the Lethal Weapon saga…
The story line is again well written and the acting is as good as anyone could expect, with the right amount of humour injected into some of the scenes to make the viewing even more pleasurable.
The brilliantly funny Joe Pesci plays the character of Leo Getz to perfection…with his catch phrase 'what ever you want Leo Getz'…. first class indeed. It does seem that the writers are trying to add more humour ... ...doing a fine job in the process with each movie being more humorous than its predecessor.
There is plenty of action, thrills, car chases,and stunts, put together with humour and that touch of romance… everything a good movie needs…
Would I recommend this…?
Yes I certainly would.
It is another Gibson/Glover masterpiece and will entertain you throughout, making you laugh in parts and gasp in others.
Again, adding Joe Pesci into the equation gives ...
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Advantages: Danny Glover and Mel Gibson lead the film well Disadvantages: To similar to the previous two
If a film has been good and a sequel is released I will go and watch it but if they bring out a third I don't normally bother. I gave this film the benefit of the dbout and watched it as the prvious two were so good and I'm glad I did because although the film has the same sort of plot its still entertaining. Mel Gibson and Danny Glover are still there and the chemistry between them is still there. The film contains lots of wit and lots of great ... ...is about a bent cop selling off weapons, not a bad plot but not exactly original. Another problem is that they focus a little to much on the comedy in this one, so the plot looses its shape. The film does have lots of good points but if you have seen the previous ones you may find it a little to similar. But if you loved the previous two you'll probably still enjoy this just don't expect anything special. ...
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...find him. Lethal Weapon 3 is again full of action, stunts, and laughter that cannot be missed. Rene Russo’s role of the Internal Affairs Officer attracts Riggs and the pair become intimately involved, they turn into a team that likes to kick-ass.
Unfortunately, Murtaugh’s family is looking forward to his retirement, but after all this action.. doesn’t want to leave. ...
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...This film is a real classic!
If you have managed to never see this film - buy it now!
If you have seen it before and are thinking of adding it to your dvd collection - buy it now! - along with the rest of the LethalWeapon films. You won't regret it.
The film is fantastic. Riggs, Murtaugh, Leo.........what more could you ask for in a film??The film has a great story, is hilarious and memorable.
#3 is definately my favourite in the series - funnier than the first two, action packed and full of great special effects.
LethalWeapon will be remembered and watched for years to come!
Definately for you if you are a Mel Gibson fan or if you like police action adventure films
Great! Funny! Fantastic! Action-packed! Classic!...
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Advantages: 3 action dvds in one box Disadvantages: Not everyone's cup of tea
...Review of 3 Action classics ?We Were Soldiers, Mad Max and LethalWeapon? DVD, starring Mel Gibson..
This is a boxed DVD set, which I must admit had been sitting unwatched and ignored in the cupboard for some time. I believe the set was a Christmas Gift to my other half a few years ago, which we never got around to watching, probably because we already owned a couple of the movies as single dvds!
The set consist of three popular Mel Gibson movies, on three individual discs. They comprise of 'We Were Soldiers', 'Mad Max' and 'LethalWeapon'. The box is really rather uninteresting, just three pictures of Gibson in each of the movies on the front and a small amount of information about each film on the reverse, along with information about directors and classification.
I will attempt to give a brief synopsis of the films...
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Advantages: more great action from the disfunctional duo Disadvantages: none
...movie is by far the funniest of the set, (even funnier than the car park bomb scenes in LethalWeapon3).
It is again well written and well acted by the entire cast and crew, well worth adding to your DVD collection....
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Plot: More action from the cop duo as Riggs and Murtaugh investigate a stockpile of illegal weapons.
DVD Description
In the third LETHAL WEAPON film, L.A. police detectives Riggs (Mel Gibson) and Murtaugh (Danny Glover) track down an ex-cop who has been smuggling guns out of impound and back to gangs on the street. Days away from retirement, Murtaugh is reluctantly pushed into action by Riggs. The two are joined by the abrasive Leo Getz (Joe Pesci) and a tough, beautiful cop Lorna Cole (Rene Russo). Will Murtaugh finally get to retire
Release details
DVD Region: DVD
Studio(s): WARNER HOME VIDEO; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Release date: 22/03/1999
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: D 012475
Barcode: 7321900124751
Production Designer: James Spencer
Music Performer: Eric Clapton
Composer: Michael Kamen, David Sanborn, Eric Clapton
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