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

I'M TOO OLD FOR THIS S***!!! Lethal Weapon Full Movie Reaction Watch Along:   / thereelrejects   Save & Invest In Your Future Today, visit: https://www.acorns.com/rejects Gift Someone (Or Yourself) An RR Tee! https://shorturl.at/hekk2 Lethal Weapon 2 (1989) Movie Reaction:    • LETHAL WEAPON 2 (1989) IS EVEN CRAZIER!! M...   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:    • Knives Out 3 WAKE UP DEAD MAN (2025) MOVIE...   Sisu (2022) Movie Reaction:    • SISU (2022) IS BONE CRUNCHING ACTION GOLD!...   Sherlock Holmes (2009) Movie Reaction:    • SHERLOCK HOLMES (2009) IS A ROLLICKING ADV...   Rush Hour (1998) Movie Reaction:    • RUSH HOUR (1998) IS HILARIOUS!! MOVIE REAC...   The Other Guys (2010) Movie Reaction:    • THE OTHER GUYS (2010) MOVIE REACTION!! FIR...   Follow Aaron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealaaro... 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/... RR Clips & Shorts Channel:    / @reelrejectsclips   Follow TheReelRejects On The Socials: IG:   / reelrejects   TT: https://www.tiktok.com/@thereelreject... TWITTER:   / thereelrejects   FB:   / 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/... Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?h... 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/... Follow & Listen to Us Wherever You Get Your Podcasts!! Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3XHMwbv... Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Apocal... Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG On INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:   / thegregalba   TWITTER:   / thegregalba   PLAYLISTS: Trailer Reactions & Reviews:    • Trailer Reactions & Reviews!!!   Movie Reviews:    • OUT OF THEATER MOVIE REVIEWS!! Reel Rejects   Sketches & Short Films:    • In-Between Takes!!! (Sketch Series)