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LETHAL WEAPON (1987) MOVIE REACTION!! First Time Watching & We Get Why It's a Classic!!

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I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS S***!!! Lethal Weapon Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: https://www.patreon.com/thereelrejects - Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects - Gift Someone (Or Yourself) A Stranger Things RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Vecna: The Mind Slayer tee by @G9DESIGN & Dr. Stranger Things tee by @SASAMIIKU — perfect for hardcore fans & collectors alike! With Christmas around the corner, John & Aaron take on an Action / Christmas CLASSIC giving their Lethal Weapon Reaction, Recap, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoiler Review!! John Humphrey & Aaron Alexander diving into the buddy-cop classic that redefined action cinema and launched one of the most iconic duos in movie history. Directed by Richard Donner (Superman, The Goonies) and written by Shane Black (The Nice Guys, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang), the film stars Mel Gibson (Braveheart, Mad Max) as Martin Riggs, an unpredictable, grief-stricken LAPD cop on the edge, and Danny Glover (The Color Purple, Predator 2) as Roger Murtaugh, a seasoned detective whose favorite phrase is “I’m too old for this…” Their partnership begins as pure chaos — but quickly becomes one of the most legendary pairings in action-comedy history. The film’s explosive plot kicks off when Riggs and Murtaugh uncover a dangerous heroin-smuggling ring linked to Vietnam-era black ops, pulling them into a world of corrupt mercenaries, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and high-octane shootouts. Along the way, we meet scene-stealers like Gary Busey (Point Break) as the menacing Mr. Joshua and Mitchell Ryan (Dharma & Greg) as the ruthless General McAllister. John & Aaron break down all the greatest moments: Riggs’ death-defying sniper takedown, the wild Christmas tree lot shootout, Murtaugh’s hostage bathtub scene, Riggs’ emotional unraveling, the brutal lawn-sprinkler fistfight finale, and the film’s surprising emotional core — the bond that forms between two men who desperately need someone to believe in. They explore how Lethal Weapon blends hard-edged action, sharp humor, and heartfelt character work to create a blueprint that influenced every buddy-cop movie for decades. #LethalWeapon #melgibson #LethalWeapon1987 #ActionComedy #BuddyCopMovie #RichardDonner #MelGibson #DannyGlover #80sAction #ClassicAction #CopMovie #ActionFilm #MovieReaction #FilmReview #Classic #ClassicMovies #ClassicCinema #React #ReactTo #Reaction Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/L8Uuqii4Dk0 Sisu (2022) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/h1DDgXkIGJA Sherlock Holmes (2009) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/1GNEIJVO32s Rush Hour (1998) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/xHDfg1dY9hA The Other Guys (2010) Movie Reaction: https://youtu.be/GRRy9-LQRzc Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaronalexander/?hl=en 0:00 Checking In! 2:30 Lethal Weapon Reaction 29:04 ACORNS 31:22 Lethal Weapon Movie Reaction 1:00:45 Lethal Weapon Review Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ RR Clips & Shorts Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ReelRejectsClips Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelrejects?lang=en TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Supervising Producer: https://twitter.com/nerdchronic?lang=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbveiznxSOGxN9XT0M - Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5tZWdhcGhvbmUuZm0vc3Rhci13YXJzLXRhbGs - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-reel-rejects-tv-movie-recaps/id1616339990 - Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocalypse-Podcast/B08JJP58FG Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw9ZsLdoAQFpx38s2hhyFgDe Movie Reviews: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw-comtadVs8b9JsZEWHUyr8 Sketches & Short Films: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-bIhJVeYWw_zWuTRfBOUP3aYyIYRzc2y

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@jaymeejaymz 2025-12-20

I met Danny Glover last week while he was shopping at Whole Foods in SF. Apparently, he's a regular and lives in the area. He was extremely friendly.

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@-M0LE 2025-12-20

Petition for them to watch The Last Boy Scout

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@reflectionist 2025-12-20

The saxophone is Roger, the guitar is Martin!

109 1 replies
@SE7ENFX 2025-12-20

“I’m too old for this shit.”

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@oldcdog91 2025-12-21

It ain’t Christmas until Hans Gruber falls from Nakatomi Tower and Mr. Joshua takes two to the chest on the Murtaughs’ front lawn

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@JSPokemonYT 2025-12-20

One of the best buddy cop movies of all time

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@FeaturingRob 2025-12-20

The music is significant: The score was composed by the late Michael Kamen, who composed it with legendary rock and blues guitarist Eric Clapton (Clapton's parts are Riggs) and jazz great saxophonist David Sanborn (Sanborn's parts are Murtagh). When the guitar and sax play together, it is when Riggs and Murtagh are on the same page and a team. It's brilliant. Spoiler: they collaborated on all four Lethal Weapon scores.

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@makaylahaverluk667 2025-12-21

"Get this sh*t off my lawn!" Is one of the funniest line deliveries ever 😂

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@keefriff99 2025-12-20

That shot of Dixie’s house exploding while the plane is flying into LAX in the background is amazing. This whole series is brilliant. Such great chemistry, and the whole cast kept coming back for movie after the movie, down to all three of Roger’s kids. That shows what a great director Richard Donner was.

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@ReelRejects 2025-12-20

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