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Lethal Weapon 4 (1998)
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Release Date:
10 July 1998 (USA) moreTagline:
The Gang's All Here. morePlot:
With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crimelord trying to get his brother out of prison. full summary | full synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 10 nominations moreNewsDesk:
(22 articles)
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An excellent movie moreUS TV Schedule:
| Mon. July 20 | 10:00 AM | BRAVO |
Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Mel Gibson | ... | Martin Riggs | |
| Danny Glover | ... | Roger Murtaugh | |
| Joe Pesci | ... | Leo Getz | |
| Rene Russo | ... | Lorna Cole | |
| Chris Rock | ... | Detective Lee Butters | |
| Jet Li | ... | Wah Sing Ku | |
| Steve Kahan | ... | Captain Ed Murphy | |
| Kim Chan | ... | Benny 'Uncle Benny' Chan | |
| Darlene Love | ... | Trish Murtaugh | |
| Traci Wolfe | ... | Rianne Murtaugh Butters | |
| Eddy Ko | ... | Hong, Chinese Refugee | |
| Jack Kehler | ... | State Department Man | |
| Calvin Jung | ... | Detective Ng | |
| Damon Hines | ... | Nick Murtaugh | |
| Ebonie Smith | ... | Carrie Murtaugh |
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Rated R for violence and language.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
127 min | Philippines:125 min | Portugal:123 min (TV version)Country:
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2.35 : 1 moreCertification:
Australia:M (cut) | Australia:MA (uncut) | Philippines:PG-13 | Iceland:16 | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) | Canada:14A (Alberta) | Canada:AA (Ontario) (original rating) | Canada:G (British Columbia) | Canada:PA (Manitoba) | Canada:R (Ontario) (video rating) | Finland:K-14 (cinema release) | USA:R (certificate #36137) | South Korea:15 (video rating) (cut) | South Korea:18 (original rating) | Argentina:16 | Belgium:KT | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Chile:14 | Finland:K-16 | France:-12 | Germany:18 (w) | Hong Kong:IIB | Ireland:18 | Italy:T | Mexico:C | Netherlands:16 | New Zealand:M | New Zealand:R16 (video re-rating) | Norway:18 | Peru:14 | Portugal:M/12 | Singapore:NC-16 | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | Switzerland:12 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:12 (canton of Vaud) | UK:15 (cut)Fun Stuff
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Continuity: During the big car chase scene on the freeway, Riggs throws a table leg through the windshield of the bad guy, and the glass fractures around the hole. In subsequent shots, there is just a hole, and no fracturing of the windshield. moreSoundtrack:
Why Can't We Be Friends moreFAQ
Do Sergeant's Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh Retire?Is there going to be a Lethal Weapon 5?
Why does Riggs have short hair in this instalment?
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Who said all movie series become worse with every installment? Lethal Weapon 4 is probably the best fourth movie in a series ever. I find it incredible that the magic is still there. The main characters still feed of each other and their friendship (both on set and off set) is clearly felt in every scene they have together. Mel Gibson has finally laid the ghost of his wife to rest and is as chipper as ever. He does this without seeming truly obnoxious (even though that is a part of his character). In fact he seems more likable in this film than he did in all the previous films. Danny Glover reprises his role from the previous movies and that is not a bad thing because the Murtaugh role is the best of his career. Rene Ruso returns in her part and although it has been cut down considerably its still a decent role. Joe Pesci is also back and this time around he gets to add some depth to the character (something that was missing in the previous film). Chris Rock is decent. He isn't much of an actor but he is pretty funny and fresh. His part also adds a little something to the all-round comedy of the film, but if you want to know what it is you will have to watch the movie yourself. Jet Li is the villain in this movie and while he is the weakest villain in the series acting wise, he is definitely the most menacing.
The action is still brilliant despite the fact that the actors are getting older. The story is decent for a fourth film and the overall execution is brilliant. I actually prefer this film to the second and third of the series because I find it to be more entertaining overall. It cuts down on the seriousness (even though its still there) and adds a lot to the comedy and this is a very good choice.
All in all an excellent film. Highly recommendable for all fans of action movies and the series in particular.
8/10