Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast Jan 13, 2026

Jet Li, in his American introduction for many, adds imposing clout and an entirely new threat than any of the previous films. Leave it to Chris Rock to steal his scenes too.

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John Ferguson Radio Times Sep 19, 2025 3/5

Otherwise it's business as usual, with director Richard Donner laying on the requisite destruction as Gibson and Glover track down a ruthless Triad gang that specialises in smuggling immigrants.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 14, 2020 8/10

An outstanding finale to the series, proving that some forms of overkill never get too old.

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David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 11, 2020 2.5/4

The weakest of the series...

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Zaki Hasan Zaki's Corner Nov 4, 2018 4/5

After four films and countless adventures, these characters have become a family, and they've become part of ours too.

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Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Aug 12, 2012 1/4

If not for Jet Li, Lethal Weapon 4 would actually be worse than Lethal Weapon 3.

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John J. Puccio Movie Metropolis May 24, 2012 5/10

With 'Lethal Weapon 4' we find the silliest and most sentimental of the bunch.

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Lisa Schwarzbaum Entertainment Weekly Sep 7, 2011 C

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Elliot Panek Common Sense Media Jan 1, 2011 3/5

Hong Kong action plus buddy cop formula.

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Maitland McDonagh TV Guide Aug 25, 2008 1/4

Cynical and contemptuous of its audience, this lazy sequel oozes an insufferable air of self-satisfaction.

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Leonard Klady Variety Aug 25, 2008

It matters little that the film is rife with non sequiturs, nonsense and nihilistic violence, because its heroes are so darn buoyant and charming.

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Rob Gonsalves Rob's Movie Vault Sep 24, 2007 D

The very definition of a meaningless, mindless summer sequel.

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Geoff Andrew Time Out Jun 24, 2006

The climactic streetfighting clash between Mel and coldly charismatic martial arts star Jet Li is a bone-crunching classic.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid May 26, 2006 3/4

I heard audience members yelling out, 'Rewind it -- I wanna see that again!'

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Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Mar 4, 2006 6/10

A moderately entertaining entry in an overrated series that sorely lacks the hard-edged toughness director Walter Hill brought to his two superior 48 HRS films.

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Robin Clifford Reeling Reviews Apr 9, 2005 C+

Offers absolutely nothing new.

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Garth Franklin Dark Horizons Apr 2, 2005 2.5/5

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Dragan Antulov rec.arts.movies.reviews Mar 10, 2004 7/10

The surreal opening scene, featuring an armor-clad flamethrower-brandishing villain, is a clear indicator that few things in this film should be taken seriously.

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James Sanford Kalamazoo Gazette Jul 1, 2003 1.5/4

a flaccid, unnecessary wrap-up to a once-glorious series ...

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Eugene Novikov Film Blather May 22, 2003 C

No, it's not very exciting. And that's the film's big flaw.

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