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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.

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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him. Her delighted reaction just sells it.
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* When a distraught Riggs calls Murtaugh and tells him that the South Africans killed Rika and declares war. Murtaugh immediately stuffs his badge in his drawer to go help him.
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** Equally subtle, so much so it might even be a ThrowItIn, but as they're getting Leo into the photo, Riggs refers to him as "my best man."
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* Riggs and Murtaugh befriending Leo. It’s subtle, but it’s because of their budding friendship that the officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect Leo. As a result, they make a lifelong friend...who’ll never shut up.

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* Riggs and Murtaugh befriending Leo.bonding with Leo, whom they initially find repulsive. It’s subtle, but it’s because of their budding friendship that the officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect Leo. As a result, they make a lifelong friend...who’ll never shut up.
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* Riggs and Murtaugh befriending Leo. It’s subtle, but it’s because of their budding friendship that the officers go above and beyond the call of duty to protect Leo. As a result, they make a lifelong friend...who’ll never shut up.
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* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker. He explains that he didn't have any friends growing up except Froggie, and he eventually died. Leo eventually got another Frog, and grew to love it equally, but different, in his own way telling Riggs that it's perfectly okay for him to find love again.

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* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker. He explains that he didn't have any friends growing up except Froggie, and he eventually died. accidentally killed him. Leo eventually got another Frog, made friends with people, and grew to love it equally, but they weren't better friends than Froggie, just different, thus in his own way telling Riggs that it's perfectly okay for him to find love again.
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* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog and placating him with the dog biscuits he was using to kick his nicotine addiction. The best part? He [[AdoptTheDog adopts the dog]] and still his him in ''4''.

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* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog and placating him with the dog biscuits he was using to kick his nicotine addiction. The best part? He [[AdoptTheDog adopts the dog]] and still his has him in ''4''.



** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity.

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** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise apologize for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity.
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** The second is Riggs' final visit to his wife's grave, saying that although he's ready to move on with his wife, he'll always have their wedding ring.
* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.

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** The second is Riggs' final visit to his wife's grave, saying that although he's ready to move on with his wife, he'll always have their wedding ring.
ring. Riggs is looking for a sign that Vickie is okay with it, and gets it, oddly in the form of Leo.
* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker. He explains that he didn't have any friends growing up except Froggie, and he eventually died. Leo eventually got another Frog, and grew to love it equally, but different, in his own way telling Riggs that it's perfectly okay for him to find love again.
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* Riggs sounds very pissed after Leo has been shot by Travis. Even though he annoys them and they mess with him, Riggs does care about Leo.
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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And it literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.

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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. All with "Why Can't We Be Friends?" and "Pilgrim" playing in the background. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And it literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.
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* When Lorna goes into labor, Leo rushes Riggs over to the hospital. As the soon-to-be new parents get rushed into the delivery room, Leo is left outside in the hallway with a "Yeah, okay....I'll wait here" dejected manner....only to have Riggs run back out of the room and glomp him.
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* The closing credits not only show photos of the characters, but also the cast and crew from behind-the-scenes. The last photo is a large one with ''everyone''. And it literally comes to a close as the photo album closes.

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* As much as ''4'' gets flack for being the weakest of the series, there are a number of big heartwarming moments near the end.
** The first is when Riggs is [[spoiler:trapped under a chunk of concrete underwater, and Murtaugh is searching for him desperately. Murtaugh yells out for Riggs to will him towards his location, and he ''somehow'' knows to dive underwater to save him. For bonus points, this is the one time they agree to go on the count of 3 with no discussion.]]

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* As much as ''4'' gets flack for being the weakest of the series, there are a number of big heartwarming moments near the end.
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The first is when Riggs is [[spoiler:trapped under a chunk of concrete underwater, and Murtaugh is searching for him desperately. Murtaugh yells out for Riggs to will him towards his location, and he ''somehow'' knows to dive underwater to save him. For bonus points, this is the one time they agree to go on the count of 3 with no discussion.]]

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* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.
** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity.
* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave after accidentally killing one his best friends. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.
** Doesn't stop Daryl's mother from slapping Roger.

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* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.
** A subtle moment:
How does Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity.
* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave
unwind after accidentally killing one his best friends. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.
** Doesn't stop Daryl's mother from slapping Roger.
first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.



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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.

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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.[[/folder]]

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* Riggs' dog Sam appears in all four films. Shetland Sheepdogs have a lifespan of 12-14 years, there's an 11 year gap between the first and last films, and he was already fully grown in the original. Riggs is ''great'' with dogs.

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* ** Riggs' dog Sam appears in all four films. Shetland Sheepdogs have a lifespan of 12-14 years, there's an 11 year gap between the first and last films, and he was already fully grown in the original. Riggs is ''great'' with dogs.



* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave after accidentally killing one his best friends. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.
** Doesn't stop Daryl's mother from slapping Roger.



* As much as ''4'' gets flack for being the weakest of the series, there are two big heartwarming moments near the end.

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* The very end of ''3'', which is a BookEnd to the start of the original film. Murtaugh's family surprise him with a cake to celebrate his retirement whilst he's having a bath, but he tells them that he wants to stay on the force for a bit longer. They completely support his decision, even after all the times he's almost died since the original film.
** Then he pulls Trish into the tub after their children have left. Awwww.
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* As much as ''4'' gets flack for being the weakest of the series, there are two a number of big heartwarming moments near the end.



* Meta example: Riggs and Murtaugh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.

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* Meta example: Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.
** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity.
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Riggs and Murtaugh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.consequence.
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** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter. Rather, very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity at this point in his character arc.
* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.

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** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter. Rather, matter, but very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity at this point in his character arc.
maturity.
* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave.shave after accidentally killing one his best friends. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.



* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog.

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* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog.AngryGuardDog and placating him with the dog biscuits he was using to kick his nicotine addiction. The best part? He [[AdoptTheDog adopts the dog]] and still his him in ''4''.
* Riggs' dog Sam appears in all four films. Shetland Sheepdogs have a lifespan of 12-14 years, there's an 11 year gap between the first and last films, and he was already fully grown in the original. Riggs is ''great'' with dogs.


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* At the climax of ''3'', Travis is bearing down on Riggs in a construction vehicle. Murtaugh has a machine pistol loaded with cop killer bullets, a massive grudge with Travis, and a clear shot, but Riggs is in his line of fire. What does he do? [[spoiler:Toss the gun to Riggs so that he can finish Travis off without taking any injuries.]]
* As much as ''4'' gets flack for being the weakest of the series, there are two big heartwarming moments near the end.
** The first is when Riggs is [[spoiler:trapped under a chunk of concrete underwater, and Murtaugh is searching for him desperately. Murtaugh yells out for Riggs to will him towards his location, and he ''somehow'' knows to dive underwater to save him. For bonus points, this is the one time they agree to go on the count of 3 with no discussion.]]
** The second is Riggs' final visit to his wife's grave, saying that although he's ready to move on with his wife, he'll always have their wedding ring.
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** Doesn't stop Darryl's mother from slapping Roger.

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** Doesn't stop Darryl's Daryl's mother from slapping Roger.
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** Doesn't stop Darryl's mother from slapping Roger.
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* Meta example: Riggs and Murtagh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.

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* Meta example: Riggs and Murtagh's Murtaugh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.
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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOD by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].

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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOD by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].has]].
* Meta example: Riggs and Murtagh's on-screen chemistry was ''so'' real, the actors couldn't help but become real life friends as a consequence.
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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOC by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].

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* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOC HeroicBSOD by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].
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* Lorna deciding to let Riggs in on her investigation.

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* Lorna deciding to let Riggs in on her investigation.investigation.
* Riggs talking Roger down from his HeroicBSOC by pointing out how important Roger is to him, going so far as to say the Murtaughs [[FamilyOfChoice are the only family he has]].
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* Lorna deciding to let Riggs in on her investigation

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* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog.

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* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog.AngryGuardDog.
* Lorna deciding to let Riggs in on her investigation

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* Leo's story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.

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* Leo's poignant story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.TearJerker.
** A subtle moment: Riggs tries to apologise for him and Roger always picking on Leo. Leo's response is "it's ok, it's ok", but not said in his usual frenetic annoying matter. Rather, very calmly and reflecting a greater amount of maturity at this point in his character arc.
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* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave.

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* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave. The film could have played up blaming him for the shooting: nooope, he blames his friend for getting involved in guns. So do the dead boy's family, who rather than be angry at Roger are angry at the gang their son was in.
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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.

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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch Film/TheThreeStooges with him.him.
* Riggs befriending an AngryGuardDog.
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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch TheThreeStooges with him.

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* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch TheThreeStooges Film/TheThreeStooges with him.
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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself]]

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* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself]]himself]]
* Riggs courting Rika, Dutch girl working for the South African consulate, was adorable as the two obviously liked each other.
* How does Riggs unwind after his first day with a new partner? He finds an underage prostitute and gives her $200 to watch TheThreeStooges with him.
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* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave.

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* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave.shave.
* Riggs' Christmas present for Roger at the end of the first film - [[spoiler: the bullet he was going to use to kill himself]]
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* Leo's story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.

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* Leo's story about his pet frog Froggie. Also a bit of a TearJerker.TearJerker.
* Roger trying to teach his son how to shave.

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