Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Good start, but then it gets ruined

Easily the biggest piece of Right wing non sense propaganda I ever saw.

Each character in this movie — down to the smallest one — is an individual rather than a type, prone to spontaneous changes of mood and sometimes amusing outbursts of pettiness or ill humor.

"Beverly Hill's Cop" has all the makings of a classic 80's movie, the charismatic persona of Eddie Murphy, an upbeat and catchy synthesizer's beat and a likability factor that tie up all these elements together, so its iconic status can't be denied regardless of whether you've actually enjoyed it or not. But that doesn't make it immune to fair criticism, is the film a classic? Yes. Is it funny? Now , that's tricky.We're in 2017, and Martin Brest's film still holds up very well and is considered as one of the most defining comedies of the 80's. I wouldn't say it's one of the funniest and I always felt an affront to comedies that "Ghostbusters" and "Beverly Hill Cops" are listed in AFI's Top 100 Funniest Movies while the laugh-riot of the year "Top Secret!" has been overlooked. No offense to these two classics, but by Bill Murray's own admittance, Ramis' classic leaned toward Sci-fi and special effects at the expenses of comedy during the whole third act, and "Beverly Hills Cops" features a cold-blooded murder at point blank on the head, for Pete's sake. For a comedy, it's quite a heavy movie but there are reasons why "Beverly Hills Cops" is a classic.The film features Eddie Murphy at the top of his game as a street-smart loudmouthed, foulmouthed Detroit cop, Axel Folley, who investigates (officiously, he's supposed to be in vacation) the murder of his friend, an ex-convict killed by his boss' right-hand man, played by a sinister Jonathan Banks, the bigger bad guy is an art deal but drug smuggler operating in Beverly Hills and played with the faux suaveness of a Bond bad- guy by Steven Berkoff. The comedic moments generally emerge comes from the situations when Folley, discovers the manners of Beverly Hills and the procedural of the Police Deparment. His constant arguments with Taggart (John Ashton) and Bogomil (Ronny Cox) are always entertaining, so is the way Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) is always the only one to empathize with Folley, or find his jokes funny.But to be honest, the film doesn't hold up to its reputation for one simple reason, it always gets to the obvious. The plot is rather formulaic and consists on a really mean bad guy, not even likable on a vile level, who's confronted by Folley at various circumstances and who could have been easily gotten away if he didn't decide to kidnap his friend at the end, the climax is a banal shootout and doesn't leave much to the imagination. You've got to wonder why it ended up being nominated for Best Original Screenplay, even a moment that could have been the inspiration for a hilarious monologue, when Eddie Murphy checks out at the hotel, turns into a "that's because I'm black" shtick. Just compare that moment to the magnificent hotel lobby room sequence in "This is Spinal Tap" and you'll find the line between good and lazy writing.That's how the film felt, lazy, obvious and oblivious to its obviousness. I enjoyed it as far I enjoyed Eddie Murphy but if he can make a movie good, he can't carry a plot alone, this is why "Trading Places" and "Coming to America" were better, they had Dan Aykroyd, Don Ameche, Ralph Bellamy, Arsenio Hall, John Amos and James Earl Jones... "Beverly Hills Cop" is the Eddie Murphy show combined with a banal cop flick, it gets slightly better when it evolves toward a triangular buddy movie, so much better that you can even feel some vibes of "Lethal Weapon", a film that doesn't have the pretension to be a comedy, but was as enjoyable and even lighthearted as "Beverly Hill Cop".But after "Lethal Weapon" and the great chemistry between Gibson and Glover, the "Beverly Hills Cop" sequels sucked by comparison.Maybe the theme of the film contributed to its popularity, now that should have been nominated for an Oscar; not the screenplay. Again, Eddie Murphy is such a great presence I forgive everything but wish there was more part showcasing the differences between the Detroit and the Beverly Hills lifestyle, and more inspired bits than impersonating a homosexual or complaining of black, that felt like old stuff even by 80's standards. The film becomes better once you expect a cop movie, maybe that's how they should have label it. But who'll believe in a dramatic Eddie Murphy anyway?

Protagonist Axel Foley is a Detroit cop who is happy break the rules; something that annoys his boss. Early on his old friend Mikey pays him a visit; Mikey is in trouble with some very bad people in Beverly Hills and soon after arriving in Detroit he is killed. Axel is told to stay well clear of the case so decides to take a much needed vacation… in Beverly Hills. Here he visits his old friend Jenny Summers and starts investigating Victor Maitland, Mikey's former employee which gets him arrested. Once again Axel is warned off the case but he still keeps digging while local cops Sgt Taggart and Det. Rosewood try to keep an eye on him and stop him getting into any more trouble. Axel's investigation leads him to believe Maitland is smuggling cocaine and he is soon in real danger.This film is a great mix of comedy and action. It gets off to a fine start which involves a truck being chased through the streets of Detroit causing mayhem as is goes; this isn't related to the main story but serves to introduce Foley. The central story is interesting even there is no real doubt who is behind the death of Axel's friend… it is just a question of how he will prove Maitland did it. Eddie Murphy has made some turkeys over the years but here he is on top form as the wise-cracking Axel Foley. Judge Reinhold and John Ashton provide good support as Rosewood and Taggart; playing things straighter but still pretty funny at time. Steven Berkoff and Jonathan Banks are suitably unpleasant as Maitland and his henchman; thankfully leaving the jokes for the good guys. There are also some decent minor characters; most notably Bronson Pinchot who is hilarious as Serge, the camp gallery assistant. There are plenty of really funny moments during the film such as when Axel bluffs his way into an exclusive club by pretending to be Maitland's lover with an embarrassing medical condition that he thinks Maitland should know about. There is a fair amount of strong language but if that doesn't offend you and you want a good laugh then I certainly recommend this '80s classic… the soundtrack is great too!

This review could almost just suffice itself to that title up there. It's EXACTLY what you think. It's the 80's, with the awful dress code, the cool smooth black guy protagonist, and Eddie Murphy particularly who's just immediate added value with just his lines' delivery and the tiny little things I'm almost certain he adds himself to the script as it goes (or 5min before the shoot). The crappy 80's music and that iconic synth lead. Overall it's got that feeling of tremendous freedom following Murphy as the main character, the anti-hero hero with his lightness and ability to get seemingly anything done whether through streetwise ruse or on-the-spot humor, that guy who's completely fearless and isn't always totally legal with everything he does but at the end of the day definitely plays for the 'right team'. There's a big bad villain, there's a chick, there are friends (along the way), and there's a bunch of action. It's heaps of fun. Don't miss out.

"Beverly Hills Cop" is a classic movie in its own right, and it is one of those movie that everyone has seen. And it is a very entertaining movie that mixes comedy, action and a good storyline quite well.The story is about Axel Foley (played by Eddie Murphy), a police officer whose friend is murdered in Detroit, and ends up in Beverly Hills to look into the murder of his friend. He gets tangled in with the Beverly Hills police department and is soon deep in trouble as his snooping around is not appreciated.Story-wise "Beverly Hills Cop" is greatly paced and actually quite nicely built up and has a very good flow to it. The story has a lot of weight to it, and it is the type of movie that you can watch again and again.And lets not forget about the distinctive music score and soundtrack that everyone is familiar with.The movie has a great cast of talents to it, that really do great jobs with their given roles and characters. There is especially a great chemistry between Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold and John Ashton.A great and fun movie that never gets old.