Lethal Weapon (M) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM

Lethal Weapon (M, 1987) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth

LAPD detective Roger Murtaugh (Danny Glover), a steady family man counting down the days to retirement, is partnered with Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson), a volatile, suicidal narcotics cop still reeling from the death of his wife. As the mismatched pair investigate the apparent suicide of a young woman, they uncover a dangerous drug trafficking operation run by a ruthless group of former special forces mercenaries. Despite their vastly different temperaments and Murtaugh's initial wariness of his unpredictable new partner, the two detectives forge an unlikely bond as they push deeper into the conspiracy, with Riggs's reckless willingness to court danger proving both a liability and an asset as the case escalates toward a violent confrontation.

Director Richard Donner delivers a genre-defining action film that established the template for the buddy cop formula that would dominate Hollywood for decades to follow. Mel Gibson's live-wire performance as the unstable, grief-stricken Riggs and Danny Glover's grounded, world-weary Murtaugh create a genuinely compelling odd-couple dynamic, balancing the film's high-octane action with real emotional stakes and comic chemistry. Donner's direction confidently blends visceral, well-staged action sequences with character-driven humour, never letting the spectacle overwhelm the central partnership at the film's heart. Michael Kamen's score, featuring contributions from Eric Clapton, underscores the film's blend of tension and warmth, while the film's success cemented both stars' careers and launched a franchise that would define buddy cop cinema for a generation.

Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.

When: Thursday, September 17th at 7:20PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: M (The content is moderate in impact)