Lethal Weapon 4 - 7 Reasons Why It Went Wrong

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In this video, we break down 7 reasons why Lethal Weapon 4 went wrong, turning what was once a gritty buddy-cop classic into an overstuffed action-comedy struggling to balance nostalgia with fresh storytelling. While the film still delivered explosive action and Jet Li’s Hollywood debut, it was clear the franchise was running out of steam.

We’ll explore:
1) From Gritty Action to Comedy Overload – The franchise started as a dark and emotional cop thriller, but by Lethal Weapon 4, it had lost its edge, focusing too much on slapstick humor.
2) Too Many Side Characters – The film tried to juggle too many storylines, with Riggs, Murtaugh, Leo Getz, Lorna, Butters, and an entire family subplot, making it feel bloated and unfocused.
3) Weak Villain Syndrome – Jet Li was incredible in the action sequences, but his character lacked depth, making him less memorable than past villains.
4) The Aging Action Hero Dilemma – By Lethal Weapon 4, Riggs and Murtaugh were visibly past their prime, yet the film refused to acknowledge that they couldn’t keep up with their younger enemies.
5) A Predictable & Recycled Story – The same buddy-cop formula was repeated without adding anything new, making it feel like a cash grab rather than a worthy sequel.
6) The TV Show Attempted a Reboot (And Failed) – The Lethal Weapon TV show tried to revive the franchise but collapsed under behind-the-scenes drama and creative differences.
7) The Franchise Is Now Stuck in Nostalgia – The endless rumors of Lethal Weapon 5 prove Hollywood is more interested in reboots than original ideas, but does anyone actually want another sequel?

🔥 Should Lethal Weapon have ended earlier, or does it deserve one more sequel?

[Dude111]

I only like the 1st one.......