When a police detective is murdered for her cocaine cookie recipe microfilm evidence, crazy cop Jack Colt and his by-the-book partner, Wes Luger, are assigned to the case in this Lethal Weapon spoof.
Emilio Estevez (Jack), Samuel L. Jackson (Wes), Jon Lovitz (Becker), Tim Curry (Mr. Jigsaw), Kathy Ireland (Destiny), Frank McRae (Doyle), William Shatner (Gen. Mortars), Lance Kinsey (Irv), Bill Nunn (Photographer).
In the history of crime films, this one probably doesn't exist which is to say; there is nothing serious about this film. A spoof on Lethal Weapon, that is only the beginning. Toss in a smoking beaver, some special effects, a great cast, and you have a film that is a lot of fun. There is a plot that is almost as funny as the slapstick, including a good antagonist, but spans so many other films continuity is lost in the laughs.
Acting made this one. Estevez with, incredibly, Jackson as the strait-man did well as did Jackson. Shatner was a fun surprise in a fun role he obviously enjoyed. Curry and Lovitz both delivered while Ireland provided some scenery. The remainder of the supporting cast includes other familiar names and all did well.
Camera work is decent whereas sets, and backgrounds are almost as ridiculous as the plot and perfectly fitting for the theme. Physical effects were solid and added some depth to the laughs. Dialogue was corny, campy and full of chuckles. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done.
Overall National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 is just plain silly fun. If you want a film resembling serious in any way, move along. Fortunately the comedy sticks in this one, for most, but it really is half a step from a B-movie anymore.
Released: 1993
Reviewed: 11.4.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Satire, Spoofs, Action Comedy, Crime Comedy, Comedy
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
Emilio Estevez (Jack), Samuel L. Jackson (Wes), Jon Lovitz (Becker), Tim Curry (Mr. Jigsaw), Kathy Ireland (Destiny), Frank McRae (Doyle), William Shatner (Gen. Mortars), Lance Kinsey (Irv), Bill Nunn (Photographer).
In the history of crime films, this one probably doesn't exist which is to say; there is nothing serious about this film. A spoof on Lethal Weapon, that is only the beginning. Toss in a smoking beaver, some special effects, a great cast, and you have a film that is a lot of fun. There is a plot that is almost as funny as the slapstick, including a good antagonist, but spans so many other films continuity is lost in the laughs.
Acting made this one. Estevez with, incredibly, Jackson as the strait-man did well as did Jackson. Shatner was a fun surprise in a fun role he obviously enjoyed. Curry and Lovitz both delivered while Ireland provided some scenery. The remainder of the supporting cast includes other familiar names and all did well.
Camera work is decent whereas sets, and backgrounds are almost as ridiculous as the plot and perfectly fitting for the theme. Physical effects were solid and added some depth to the laughs. Dialogue was corny, campy and full of chuckles. Sound and soundtrack are nicely done.
Overall National Lampoon's Loaded Weapon 1 is just plain silly fun. If you want a film resembling serious in any way, move along. Fortunately the comedy sticks in this one, for most, but it really is half a step from a B-movie anymore.
Released: 1993
Reviewed: 11.4.19
Star rating: 3 out of 5
Genre: Satire, Spoofs, Action Comedy, Crime Comedy, Comedy
copyright ©2019 Dave Riedel
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