Lethal Weapon (1987) on 4K UHD 

(dir. Richard Donner)

Review by: Tarek Fayoumi

Lethal Weapon, a Look Back:

From Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment, Lethal Weapon is available now on 4K UHD. One of the many classics that has built a following for decades. With the dynamic between both detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, it is a gem that thrives in its nostalgic treasure. Mel Gibson (Braveheart,The Patriot) plays  loose cannon detective Martin Riggs, and Danny Glover (Sorry to Bother You, The Old Man & the Gun) portrays a “by the book” family man nearing retirement in Roger Murtaugh. The dynamic duo of different personalities are forced to find a cohesive partnership  to catch drug smugglers threatening the streets of Los Angeles.

4K Features:

The 4K edition has both the theatrical and the director’s cuts of the film. It also offers limited, but meaningful bonus features. The bonus features contain just enough to maintain the essential importance of Lethal Weapon. The special features include a delightful retrospective on the undeniable chemistry shared between stars Mel Gibson and Danny Glover as well as a special look back at director Richard Donner. Finally the 4K provides a delightful analysis of the alchemy behind the film’s most famous quotable moment. The importance of what was taken into account in developing Lethal Weapon thrives vividly in its 4K UHD release.

Purchase or Pass?

For those who are truly lifelong fans of Lethal Weapon this package is worth the purchase. That also depends on how much of a “die-hard” fan one is.  Any fan of 80’s action films will feel that the packaging of this release will add nicely to their collection. However, the limited amount of features provided may leave fringe fans thinking otherwise.