
Lethal Weapon 4
The gang's all here.
Directed by Richard Donner
Produced by Silver Pictures, Donner/Shuler-Donner Productions
A high-octane buddy cop action film that balances explosive set pieces with genuine affection between its aging protagonists, grounded in camaraderie and humor.
With personal crises and age weighing in on them, LAPD officers Riggs and Murtaugh must contend with a deadly Chinese crime lord trying to get his brother out of prison.
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Is Lethal Weapon 4 violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Does Lethal Weapon 4 end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Lethal Weapon 4 sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Is Lethal Weapon 4 easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.
Is Lethal Weapon 4 scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Lethal Weapon 4
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Lethal Weapon 4
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Lethal Weapon 4, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Lethal Weapon 4, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Lethal Weapon 4, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































