Lethal Weapon 2 1989

Caryn James, New York Times: If you liked Lethal Weapon, you'll like Lethal Weapon 2; it's almost as simple as that. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: A film with the same off-center invention and wild energy as the original. Read more

Geoff Andrew, Time Out: By concentrating on the often frustrating, funny relationship between the three men, the film gains in humour but loses some of the momentum and panache which distinguished the original. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: Loaded with the usual elements, Lethal Weapon 2 benefits from a consistency of tone that was lacking in the first film. Read more

Rita Kempley, Washington Post: You've got your chases, you've got your explosions, you've got your destruction of property and death of innocent bystanders -- all this and bonding too. Read more

Roger Piantadosi, Washington Post: It's fun stuff -- crackling, playfully escapist summer fare that doesn't make you feel taken advantage of later. Read more