Le Flic de Beverly Hills : Axel F.

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,

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.

This was a surreal experience watching a sequel to a 40 year old movie (less is you count the previous sequels). I was amazed at how m any of the original cast they were able to round up. After forty years I would have suspected many would have retired or passed away.

Eddie Murphy looks like he aged the least even though he's in his 60s now. The film itself is almost a tribute to the previous installments being very similar. You don't see films quite like this unless it is in the b-movie genre. Racing down a city street with abandon, destroying cars and property, no regard to by-standers. With guns fights galore and only the bad guys can miss. And no emotional repercussions for the good guys killing bad guys with abandon. If you want to relive an 1980's action film, this encapsulates it well.

Having seen the original in the movie theater this was like a time machine. I think the only thing that was really off putting was Eddie Murphy's character continual insinuation that his daughter had a sexual relationship with another character. This might have been funny back in the 80s but just doesn't work in this day and age.

Otherwise, welcome to the time machine.

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.

I thought this was nicely done. It seemed to me that they weren't trying to outdo, or even match the original movie, but were just giving it an affectionate nod. And it achieved just that. It's nowhere near as funny as the first one but anyone who knows that movie well will probably enjoy the many tributes to some of its best moments. It was great to see so many of the original cast and also a lot of the locations. Using the original music was also a nice touch and it helped to recreate the mood of the original movie. If you don't expect too much it's quite a fun watch. I bet they had a ball making it!