Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

2024Movie115 minEnglish

Forty years after his unforgettable first case in Beverly Hills, Detroit cop Axel Foley returns to do what he does best: solve crimes and cause chaos.

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users79%
Director: Mark MolloyGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Detective Axel Foley is back in Beverly Hills when his daughter's life is endangered. He teams up with old friends Billy Rosewood and John Taggart, and a new partner, Jane Saunders, to uncover a conspiracy within the Beverly Hills Police Department. As they delve deeper, they find themselves facing a dangerous plot that threatens the city's safety and their own lives.

Critical Reception

Initial critical reception for "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" has been mixed to positive. While many critics praised Eddie Murphy's return to the iconic role and the film's nostalgic elements, some found the plot to be formulaic and lacking the groundbreaking humor of the original. Audience reactions seem to lean more favorably, appreciating the familiar character dynamics and action sequences.

What Reviewers Say

  • Eddie Murphy recaptures the charm and comedic timing that made Axel Foley a beloved character.
  • The film offers a fun, nostalgic ride for fans of the original franchise, complete with familiar faces and action.
  • While enjoyable, the plot occasionally relies on predictable tropes and doesn't quite reach the comedic heights of its predecessors.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the film, appreciating Eddie Murphy's charismatic performance and the return of Axel Foley. Many viewers found the action sequences exciting and the humor reminiscent of the original movies. Some noted that while it was a fun watch, it didn't necessarily reinvent the franchise.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'Axel F', is a direct reference to the iconic synth-pop theme song from the original 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie, composed by Harold Faltermeyer.

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flash82

flash82

My username hints at my birth year. I was a child of the 1980s and movies like the Beverly Hills Cop franchise were what I grew up on. Well, that is to say that's what I watched in the 1990s, when my country finally got around to airing ...
tmdb51616167

tmdb51616167

Recently, I watched "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," a fresh adaptation and essentially a long-awaited sequel to the original Beverly Hills Cop. Eddie Murphy truly impressed in his revival of the character, bringing him back to life on the s...
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots

Louisa Moore - S...

“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” revisits the popular franchise with the expected heavy dose of nostalgia, and thankfully Eddie Murphy‘s enduring charm overpowers the uninspired screenwriting and lackluster storyline. Filled with callbacks, fami...
Chandler Danier

Chandler Danier

Action movie. Sequel, universe building. Seemed to recreate the feel of the old movies. I think Axel only drives old cars. Judge Reinhold's son bangs Eddie's daughter which is kind of like a nod to the sexual tension early in the franchi...
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

Let's be honest.... it's not as good as Beverly Hills Cop 3 and that was a mess. But it's 2024 and by today's super low expectations for quality entertainment is seems like it's a really good movie. Like the sequel to Coming to Americ...
TheSceneSnobs

TheSceneSnobs

To say that I was excited for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is an understatement. This is without a doubt one of my favorite franchises of all time, even including the less impressive third film. I thoroughly enjoyed this fourth installment, wh...
MovieGuys

MovieGuys

Beverly Hills Flop Broken Axel is yet another attempt to cash in on a veteran franchise, that simply doesn't work. Whilst all the trapping are there, including Eddie Murphy, who has aged well, much else hasn't. The cheeky, outlandish an...