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In our article, we list the 5 popular 90s cop movies from Hollywood cinema. Though blockbuster success nor critical acclaim are not the most important factors, their influence on cinema, the visual arts are undeniable. Moreover, they may have started franchises.
Below, you can read our Top 5 90s cop movies from Hollywood cinema.
5. LETHAL WEAPON 3 (1992)
At the lowest spot, Lethal Weapon 3 deserves the list. Though the Richard Donner film is not very popular, it was nevertheless an interesting continuation of the popular Hollywood franchise. Importantly, it tells the story of Roger Murtaughs and Martin Riggs who must team-up with a cop named Lorna to stop weapons smugglers and save LAPD. Really, it may be some of the best Mel Gibson movies at the time when he was still a bankable star in Hollywood.
WHY IT’S ON THIS LIST: And the movie belongs on this list for the Hollywood cinema, Mel Gibson’s best films and the familiar tropes.
4. THE FUGITIVE (1993)
With Andrew Davis as director, Anne Kopelson and Andrew Kopelson as writers, The Fugitive (1993) may be one of the most critically acclaimed movies of the 90s. On Rottentomatoes, it had an aggregate score of 96 percent. Importantly, the movie is based on the eponymous series of the same name and tells the story of Dr. Richard Kimble played by Harrison Ford who escapes and must clear his name from his wife’s murder. Really, the film showcases some of the best action and thriller with actor Tommy Lee Jones along in the lead. Later, it had a spin-off with U.S. Marshalls (1998).
WHY IT’S ON THIS LIST: And the movie belongs on this list for critical acclaim, the box-office success and the outstanding acting performances.
3. BEVERLY HILLS COP III (1994)
Certainly, the Beverly Hills Cop franchise was a blockbuster in the 1980s. Though Beverly Hills Cop III was not well received, it was still important to the franchise. Moreover, a fourth installment is planned this year on Netflix. With action and comedy, the movie brings some good times.
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WHY IT’S ON THIS LIST: And the movie belongs on this list for the popular franchise, the blockbuster success and some of the best action comedy.
2. DIE HARD 2 (1990)
Certainly, the Die Hard series may have been the most beloved cop franchise of the 1990s. With over-the-top special effects, an incredible plot and high stakes, Die Hard 2 received a 69 percent aggregate score on Rotten Tomatoes. In the film, Bruce Willis reprises his role as John McClain in order to save Dulles International Airport and his wife from Latino terrorists.
WHY IT’S ON THIS LIST: And the movie belongs on this list for the visual spectacle, the blockbuster action and the lead actor.
1. BAD BOYS (1995)
Though Bad Boys (1995) was not well received by critics, it was impressively popular. Perhaps, Will Smith and Martin Lawrence figured at the top of their popularity in the buddy cop movie. Moreover, it was successful at the box office with $141.4 million on a $19 million budget. Set in Miami, two narcotics cops have 72 hours to recover $100 million of drugs before their division is shut down. With action, comedy and explosions, the movie is some of the best Hollywood cinema.
