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Reflecting on the movie, Mel Gibson theories that the reason the ‘Lethal Weapon’ was so popular was due to its relatable, “real characters”.

The actor said that older buddy-cop flicks “were all a little two-dimensional. The heroes would grunt; they wouldn’t express themselves much. But Riggs and Murtaugh were real characters.”

His co-star Danny Glover agreed with the assessment, and said the duo’s “undeniable” chemistry was what ultimately got the movie over the line.

He explained: “It’s the humor, mixed with the action and the special effects.

“All that came together at that particular time. And the chemistry between the two of us was undeniable.”