Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) First Time Watching! Full Movie Reaction!!

My favourite movie from the franchise, and George Harrison playing it out at the end there. What's not to like?

Brodie Vickers

There's a subway near my house that has a drivethru.

Reed James

Man, Ithought Leo Gets was in the third movie. I haven't watched this movie since the 90s.

Reed James

one of the all time great sequels, 3 onwards though are very weak imo

Nick Sneddon

Great reactions Sam and Dan! Unfortunately, unlike y'all, I don't like it when a movie (which isn't primarily a comedy) leans too far into the comedy. Thus, I'm not really thrilled with the two sequels from here on. They're just kind of "meh" for me and I end up groaning at most of the attempts at humor. I think it comes down to always trying to "one-up" the previous movie while still trying to maintain the fondness we all have for the previous movies. I think it's that way no matter the genre. Look at what followed the Terminator, Die Hard, and Alien movies. Same with the Major League franchise. The final movie in that franchise is virtually unwatchable. On other notes: Did you know that Shane Black was Hawkins (the first guy the Predator kills) in "Predator" (1987)? Also, the woman who plays Collins in this film also played Vasquez in "Aliens" (1986) and John Connors foster mother in "T2: Judgement Day" (1991).

Miles E Coburn

Loved this reaction! Lethal Weapon 2 is my least favorite of the series, but I think they're all great! I'm excited for your Lethal Weapon 3 reaction, which is my favorite of these films(followed by 4).

David Crabtree

An unfortunate (and unavoidable) fact is you know there are two more movies, and you’re used to movie series having lots of sequels. Back then, we didn’t know, and seldom got more than a single sequel, so the audience really thought they might end it with Riggs dying. Oh well, can’t ever fully recapture the 80s…if we could, I’d never come back. 😁

Warren H

Daniel makes the funniest comments. “Hopefully he didn’t start taking a dump”😅

Mark M

If I had to I'd say the first two films belong in the great/classic category while 3 and 4 belong in the good/watchable category. 3 and 4 are definitely not bad films but by the time you get to 3 you do get that sense that they had no higher to go after LW2. They tried to do the best they could with LW3 but the laughs and the action is still there and the chemistry between Gibson and Glover never waivers so keep going with the sequels, y'all will still have fun.

What's wrong with cold spaghetti? I love cold spaghetti!

Thomas Yanez

Yeah, the villain in the third one is the one thing that always disappointed me about the third film. I think they were too focused on the gun violence angle, and fell short on writing compelling villain. Luckily he is not in it that much, so the movie is still enjoyable watching the antics and growth of the main characters.

Vwlss Nvwls

I love the new character in 3. They’re my favorite in the franchise!

Donna Castellano

I know exactly what you're talking about! I saw the same thing! I haven't seen that since 1989!

Philip Davetas

Which is sad, because they each include at least one scene that should've been left in. When Murtaugh meets Riggs he keeps asking if he's never killed anybody, even though he only kills one of the guys at the the tree farm. The scene where he takes out the school yard sniper helps explain that. In 2, Riggs kind of goes for Rika out of the blue, but there's a scene where he's flirting with a couple of women earlier and Murtaugh talks about how he's coming out of his shell. I won't mention 3 here because they haven't seen it yet, but there's a scene that shows us a missing character from the first two movies. They may not be Donner approved, but they're definitely fan approved. 🤷🏻‍♂️

ShadowVessel π

I'll break from the other comments and say that 3 is the weakest one (the bad guy stinks), but still fine (the new main character -- I won't spoil it -- is a delight). 4 is clearly a victory lap and some of the violent edge is muted, but it's a fun movie. I like Live Free or Die Hard, but I would say Lethal Weapon 4 is a better Lethal Weapon than LFoDH was a Die Hard movie, and since you also liked LFoDH, I don't think you'll have any complaints about LW4.

Tyler Foster

Worth noting that Richard Donner was not actually involved in the cuts referred to as "director's cuts," and in fact when it came time to do the Lethal Weapon Blu-ray box set with the bonus disc, his stipulation on participating in the extras was that those cuts not be included, even as extras.

Tyler Foster

Dude, I didn't want to bring that up, but you are so fucking right.

Philip Davetas

You're sorta right. Opinions vary. But I think for me, once the relationships are established all I care about is the family. It's not a great story, but I really care about is the core folks.

Philip Davetas

Have to disagree...they are all good, but I think the series was best with LW2. LW3 was pretty good, but a step backwards. LW4 was my least favorite in the series. Still a good movie, just not as good as the others.

Robert Davenport

The South Africans kept calling Murtaugh a Kafir which is a derogative term for black African. That is why Murtaugh said at the end that the South Africans had been de-Kafirnated which is a play on decaffeinated.

Beau Mont

Here's the thing with the Lethal Weapon franchise - the first two are near perfect and then there are diminishing returns for 3&4 which start to become the buddy cop comedies you were expecting from the first LW. These are the two darkest entries, but the next two are still relatively violent but lean much further into the funny.

Jason Dolan

I cannot wait for Lethal Weapon 3. They just get better and better each movie. Also, there is an end credit scene on 3, just fyi. Also, I recommend the extended version on Amazon, because there are a couple scenes that really help build Murtaugh's character and what he is going thru.

Vwlss Nvwls

You guys had it easy with this ending. Seeing this in the theater there was no third movie, so Riggs easily could have been dead.

Vwlss Nvwls

Somewhere out there is a funny behind the scenes video that Mel Gibson did. I saw it on HBO or Showtime, and it was hilarious. I wish I could find it again, or they put it on a Blue Ray or something.

Vwlss Nvwls

When I saw this in the theater, the scene when Riggs is wandering back and forth with Ricca's body, some guy in the theater got the whole place laughing because he started singing "Rag Doll" by Aerosmith. :D

Vwlss Nvwls

Great reactions as always! Yes, Please continue with the 3rd and 4th films. You will love them as well I'm sure!! Thank you again :) :)

Ed Garland

Oh wait. I forgot. There's an extra credit sequence in LW3. Yeah, did it way before Marvel.

Philip Davetas

Yep. Just watched it. A great god damn flick. Small things like having Mrs. Murtaugh doing Riggs' laundry always gets me. Not a major plot point, but it's really about the small things that builds the family. And it continues. A lot more to come. And YES, continue!

Philip Davetas

I love that Rube Goldberg surfboard kill! So much fun!

Vwlss Nvwls

I had a German Sheppard when I was a kid that followed me every where, named Sampson (Sam). I loved that dog!

Vwlss Nvwls

During the scene when they are getting ready to watch the commercial, there is an episode of Tales from the Crypt on that stars the actress who plays the police psychiatrist. Little fun fact for you. :)

Vwlss Nvwls

The house on stilts coming down is one of the most satisfying moments on the screen ever. And also I can't leave here without pointing out that one of the missions in GTA5 is a homage to this where you actually have to go to the stilt house and do exactly what Riggs did in the movie. And yeah Leo is a great addition and you guys are gonna love it all the sequels because they keep the comedy factor in.

Alex

In the original script Riggs dies but they reshot it so he lives - the last shot is actually him lying dead in the original version but you hear him and Murtagh bantering so you don't notice he's not moving

Odd Thomas

Leave it to Sam to have a jump scare in a Lethal Weapon movie. XD She did the "post-pissed-off face" and everything. lmao I love it.

EdmanXERO

It’s funny that you say that about Joe Pescis comedic timing. I didn’t know this for a long time but before he was an actor he was in a stand up comedy troupe with frank vincent, billy bats from goodfellas and frank Marino from casino which is why they are always together. So he’s a natural comedian. Also you’ll be seeing frank Vincent soon again on the channel.

Night King01

Sam's 2nd best jump scare of all time after Friday the 13th.

Sergeant Pepper

Oh my god. I just came a little. I've been waiting for this all week. Putting it on now!

Philip Davetas

Okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay, okay... - Joe Pesci in Lethal Weapon 2

Steve Mercier

Oh Yes !!! That is a Great Start in 2023!!! Love LW 2 !!! Gibson, Glover and Pesci is a Dream Team !! I Hope you watch all 4 !! You will love LW 3 !!!!!

Florian Meier

I gotta recommend the action film Above The Law (1989) W Steven Seagal and Pam Grier (Jackie Brown). Directed by same guy who did The Fugitive. Great martial arts/action film

Ken Veader

😄😄 Indeed Robert, super looking forward to it later "They Fuck You At The Drive Thru!!!"

Duncan

Absolutely Duncan, but this is a very different film so Daniel shouldn't find any words to repeat... okay, okay, okay.😀

Robert C

Woo-HOO! My personal favorite in the series. If you ever revisit these movies at home, there are Director's Cuts of the first three Lethal Weapons.

ShadowVessel π

Duncan

SANTA!!!! (but it's Lethal Weapon 2). I hope you do 3 (4 I'm not too keen on, but I won't NOT watch it)

Odd Thomas

Fuck yeah!

Jen Barnes

A perfect way to start 2023, and the first of many great reactions this year, I'm sure. Happy New Year!

Future Boy

LW2... Fantastic, that's my evening plans sorted !!

Robert C

HAPPY F*CKING NEW YEAR! I'll never be too old for this shit.

Jason Dolan