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Lethal Weapon

Original review by Top 100 Christmas Movies · Independent & ad-free

1987 - R - 119 MINS - ACTION

Top cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover

In a nutshell

Set against a backdrop of Christmas lights and decorations, two newly paired cops who are complete opposites must put their differences aside in order to catch a gang of drug smugglers.

Our review

A holiday season's themes of family, redemption and companionship resonates through this movie. While it is primarily an action movie (a good one), the subtle Christmas undertones give it a suitable festive watch.

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