Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 2
Riggs and Murtaugh are on the trail of South African diplomats who are using their immunity to engage in criminal activities.
Paul Steele reviewedSeptember 6, 2025
This is the movie where Riggs and Murtaugh really click as a team. The first film set everything up, but here you feel like you’re just hanging out with them — laughing at their banter one second and holding your breath the next.
The bad guys are South African diplomats hiding behind “diplomatic immunity,” which makes them infuriating to watch because they think they’re untouchable. It gives the story that extra edge, because Riggs and Murtaugh can’t just throw them in jail.
Joe Pesci shows up as Leo Getz and completely changes the vibe. He’s fast-talking, annoying, but somehow hilarious, and the three of them together is pure fun.
The action is exactly what you want from the late ’80s — big explosions, wild stunts, and a finale that sticks in your head. But what surprised me is how much heart it has. Riggs dealing with his pain adds a weight you don’t expect in a buddy-cop flick.
In short: it’s bigger, funnier, and somehow even better than the first one. Still one of the best sequels out there.