Le Flic de Beverly Hills : Axel F.

I was 18 when Beverly Hills Cop came out, (saw it at a drive in), here I am 40 years later, reconnecting with my youth. Same characters, same sound track it's absolutely fantastic. In all honesty I reckon outside of the original, this is the best. It was laugh out loud funny at times, I really struggle to watch a movie these days from start to finish, just jumped on this one and was crushed when it ended. A couple of classic scenes included the woman who played the unhinged real estate agent, just brilliant stuff, as well as the hideously underrated Luis Guzman completely dominating his three minutes as the supposed drug cartel Uncle of the wrongly convicted dogsbody. Really enjoyed this one.

The film commences with Axel Foley, now a seasoned Detroit cop, in a high-octane chase through the city streets. The action sequences are well-executed, providing a refreshing contrast to the prevalent overuse of CGI in many of today's blockbusters. The narrative then transports us back to Beverly Hills, where Axel's estranged daughter Jane, portrayed by Taylour Paige, finds herself in peril due to her involvement in a case concerning corrupt cops. The reappearance of familiar characters like Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) adds a touch of nostalgia. New additions to the cast, including Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Kevin Bacon, infuse a fresh dynamic into the narrative.

This is more than just a legacy sequel; it's a testament to Eddie Murphy's enduring charm and comedic prowess. It's a film that doesn't shy away from addressing themes of aging and the treatment of veterans in law enforcement. While the film does indulge in its share of nostalgic callbacks, it manages to stand on its own merits. It surpasses the second and third films in the series, and it successfully encapsulates the spirit of the original while adapting to the expectations of a contemporary audience. In conclusion, "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" is a surprisingly entertaining film that successfully revives a beloved franchise. It's a film that will make you laugh, keep you on the edge of your seat, and perhaps even stir a bit of nostalgia. Whether you're a fan of the original films or new to the franchise,

I really wasn't expecting much. The third movie was so bad, and this one straight to streaming, I figured it would be a disaster. But it wasn't! I think if they tried to update it too much and there wasn't as much nostalgia (music, familiar characters), it would've been a flop.

The story is ok, just not very strong. The action was ok, but it was a a lot of rehashing of the opening sequence of the first movie - plus, everyone is so much older now, there can't be as much running or rolling around on the floor. The humor throughout is decent, I wish there was more.

The weakest of it all is the actor who played Jane. Unfortunately, she's not very good in the emoting department - she's way worse than Brigitte Nielsen was in the second movie. Anyways, it's still a decent watch if one is a fan of the originals. It's good enough to have deserved a theatrical release. Not bad at all.

It was a fun ride that had a lot of the original elements. Nothing new in terms of the plot but it was entertaining. It was nice to see most of the original cast show up throughout the film. Everyone is a lot older so don't expect a lot of physical action and fighting scenes, just a lot of bullets flying.

I said everyone is much older but the main start, Murphy, seriously doesn't look much older than he did in Beverly Hills Cop III. There's a scene with Eddie Murphy and Kevin Bacon in a room together. Bacon looks like the 65 year old OG he is but Murphy looks nowhere near his age of 63. 63! Let that sink in when you see him on screen. Unbelievable.

Was it a blockbuster movie? No. Was it fun to take a trip down memory lane having worked in the movie theater when the first came out? Yes! It was fun to see the original cast and characters. And it was great that they brought back the original songs from the first movie too.

Say what you will about it being a money grab or whatever, but we enjoyed seeing Axel, Billy, Taggart, Jeffrey and Serge again! They're great characters that we grew old with.

And Kevin just makes for a great villain. He's got the smile and swagger. You knew right away he was the bad guy.

We recommend watching it for the nostalgia value at least.