Eddie Murphy is BACK as Axel Foley in this sequel 40 years after the first, and 30 years after the 3rd. Here is my review for BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F! #BeverlyHillsCop
This actually felt like a Beverly Hills Cop movie. Axel is older, for sure, but he hasn’t lost that spark. It was fun, and his chemistry with Bobby was great, especially in the helicopter. 7/10.
@@rogersjgregory I gave it a solid 7 as well. Granted, I may not have liked it as much if it wasn't a Beverly Hills Cop movie, but I think it works because it seems like a natural sequel to those movies with a similar vibe. Maybe I'm looking through rose colored glasses with a touch of nostalgia, but I don't care 😅
@@ABigFingShark I agree, it felt like a movie that could've been made prior to 2000 and it had the same vibe as the other 3 movies. I have a question that's separate from this movie. I've been a little reluctant to watch Coming 2 America because of the bad reviews, is that any good? Have you seen it?
Just the daughter thing took me out of it. She was too petty. I haven’t finished it. Went as far as the shoot out in the mansion when Billy demanded the apology.
@@Roach22no, that movie was why I was worried about this one.. If you are super curious it won't kill you to check it out but I have not thought about that movie since it finished when I saw it day one until I saw your comment.. And I love the original btw
@@luisrizo8813 Not only is Landis responsible for that awful tragedy on The Twilight Zone movie where two kids and actor Vic Morrow were killed, but he was also a poor choice to direct a BHC movie. To me, the whole movie lacks the comedy-action balance of the first two and feels like a kiddie cartoon with f-bombs thrown in.
@Call555JackChop my hot take... I like 2 better than 1. I did see 2 numerous times before finally seeing one because we had that one on VHS when it came out
The hilarious thing about Joseph Gordon Levit being "the young cop" is that he's 43 years old today!!! He's almost the age of Captain Bogomil in the 1984 movie, he was the veteran cop at age 46. Tagart was 36 in the 1984 movie and Rosewood was like late 20s/early 30s. Eddie was the real young young guy at 22, 23. But everyone is so old now in their 60s and 70s, that a 43 year old is the "young guy cop".
Maturity level is way different from the 80’s especially as far as look. Gordon still looks like a kid compared to Bogomil with only a 3 year difference when they played their parts.
Spot on with the father daughter dynamic. A dude like that with such loyalty to his job and friends, could not imagine he wouldn’t have the same level of commitment to his only child
@@Boudiccanycyour right...and think about it... Axel is basically a Black ops level street cop..... with the dangerous world he's in I bet the daughter on the outs with him because of the worry that most spouses have with a parent or partner in law enforcement...
They explained it well that there were hits out on him and he wanted his family safe, and they resented it. Stubborn on both sides lead to that. He never stopped caring. Just couldn't give up detective work
But what is that loyalty? When they’re are in trouble, he comes to help. The movies have never showed him being “friends”. The relationships seem merely work related.
And to Jeremy’s point about Axel, Loyalty is like Axels biggest attribute, his loyalty to his friends and chosen family are what drives all the movies.
When I watched the movie it seemed it was more her than him. That she didn't like his dedication to being a cop and resented him for it and so he just let her live her own life. Once he hears she is in trouble he immediately goes to help. The movie portrays her and her mother as kind of unreasonable, but let's not forget about the lying he does to get his way, especially in Beverly Hills Cop 2. What he does to those construction workers is fucked up and just so he doesn't have to pay for a hotel. He is certainly bothered that she became a criminal lawyer though, which even though he didn't say he thinks she did it out of spite, I think he does.
@@brianharper1611 It's almost like the mother brain washed the child, and once she was old enough to know the difference she admitted to her own mistakes. That is what I liked the most about this movie, showing growth, because I know WAYYY to many people stuck in the past to make a difference today.
@@interdimensionalsteve8172he did an interview a while back saying that he deliberately trained himself to stop laughing that way because people laughed at his laugh (and not in a good way) and it made him feel terrible and self-conscious.
@@ryanfox2488 Happy: What's a matter with u? Shooter: I was about to get a birdie until a couple of idiots crash landed their damn helicopter right in front of me.
Hard to say to be honest... I liked the movie but I'm not sure anyone would have went to the theater to go see it besides me. There's been a bunch of real good movies this year that ate shit at the box office cause people aren't willing to go if it's not a big tentpole film.
I think 48 Hrs. with Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy should get an honorable mention. Even though Eddie Murphy wasn’t actually a cop in that movie, he had to act like one as Nolte’s partner throughout the film. Plus it did come out two years before Beverly Hills Cop showing what a box office star Eddie could be in just his first film.
Sure felt that way. Some of his older, more subversive moves were awesome (“ I can do an impression of you, but you doing an impression of me would be…wildly inappropriate”) while others were just too low energy to really work, like the hotel.
I'm a big fan of the Lethal Weapon series, but do you really want a fifth one so many years later? Gibson is 68 and Glover is 77. Chris Rock, who played the hotshot young cop in LW4, will be 60 soon! And wouldn't Glover's granddaughter, who was born at the end of LW4, be in her mid-20's by now? I want to be proven wrong and hope we get a good movie, but I really don't see how a fifth one made 26 years after 4 would progress the franchise.
Best movie ever? No. 2024 movie with a 80/90's soul? Absolutely. Bring back music for movies. I caught my foot tapping on the ground when Axel F. started playing. I can stress enough how much the background music made me enjoy this film more.
The people who say this movie was bad... I don't know what they were expecting. The reanimated corpse of Mikey to be the one behind the cartel? Victor Maitland's long lost granddaughter to be the ringleader of Beverly Hills? No; they set up a new story, played the hits, and sent us home happy. Honestly, what more could you expect? It knew what buttons to push for those who grew up with these movies, and pressed them at the exact right times. What more could you want?
No. Better writing, directing, and acting is needed. Cookie cutter filming style, a bunch of unnecessary cheesing, not funny, and character motivations were weak. I get that it tickled your nostalgia and yes they know how to hit some of those moments of low hanging fruit for the easiest of consumers. “Wow, an upgrade of the old car” “it’s the jacket” “the old gang” and Jeffrey went home for the night while the city was being destroyed on a big case. Right, brilliant. 🤣 Y’all are funnier than the movie.
You make an excellent point about the "strained" relationship with his daughter, especially when the movie goes out of its way in the beginning to show that Axel clearly cares about the people in his community. Two other little things that bothered me was that his old car in Detroit looked better than it did in any other movie even though it's now a 60 year old car. And that Detroit letter jacket looked like it was picked off of the rack every morning that he shot with it. Minor details, but they hint at a more polished look that felt more like a movie than the realism of the world they were building.
Axel was great friends with the old Chief from part 1. He was there for his daughter when her dad was hurt. He had a friend with a criminal past and he heard him out instead of turning him in. Axel letting his relationship fall apart with his daughter is not in his character but is might be in hers.
I was also very surprised that it was not a cinema release, but did very much enjoy it. The only thing that I was waiting for that never came, was the iconic Axel Foley laugh. For me that is the only thing that felt different and stuck out like a sore thumb.
Great point about Axel and his daughter. The guy who was always loyal and willing to throw his career away for an old criminal friend and cop friend across the country has lost his daughter because he’s too involved in his work. The problem is that it’s like they don’t actually go back and watch the old movies to make sure they’re getting things right. Are they just going off of their memory which isn’t good? Example: Coming 2 America they still had the arranged fiancé hopping and barking when she actually left making an Orangutan’s sound. “Eww Eww Eww”.
I had to ReWatch all 3 Parts before watching this. I think it brings back so many memories... The Car, his old buddies, etc. He has done it again. Yes, there were moments he tries to patch things up with his daughter. I think he tries to explain to her, that her Mom was something more scary than the mafia.... Epic !!! Please make a Part 5, and make sure Eddie lived to a hundred :-)
Maybe Axel was SO loyal to work that his daughter got forgotten at times. It’s kinda the cliche cop thing. He builds the loyalty and love where he needs to and takes hers for granted because she’s his daughter. Maybe.
I personally like how they handled the jane-axel storyline ( mainly because it fills in the holes inbetween Beverly hills cop 3 and axel f ( mainly kinda hints who his wife was etc)
@TheHeroBleeder well it wasn't the woman from part 3 cause part 3 take place in 1994 and his daughter on her driver's ID year of birth is 1991. So who is the mother?
It was smart for them to stick close to the BHC formula after a 30 year hiatus. Those who perk up for this movie want that dopamine shot of nostalgia and more of what they enjoyed about the other films. Axel F does just that. When I was watching, I felt right at home(figuratively), as though BHC never left. This looooong belated sequel just works despite itself. That's remarkable. You can watch all four movies now and not notice any drastic creative shift. Axel is back baby.
The sad thing about Hollywood writing is that every movie like this either has estranged kids, or kids who get in over their heads and need Dad's help. It's almost never just them being well adjusted and having a character arc. Almost as annoying as the kid who seems to know everything and stumbles through the film with invulnerable plot armor. How tough would it have been to follow the first film's premise and have his daughter being like Jenny, who just happened to work for some bad people and stumbled in to trouble, needing Axel's help. But looking forward to checking this out. Eddie was on top of the mountain for 3 or 4 years and then couldn't pick a movie that wasn't a complete disaster. It'll be good to see him in something watchable again.
@@burna2650 His movies weren't doing that great in the 90s. The only one that was successful was _Boomerang,_ and even that was a weak film and was coasting on the rising popularity of Halle Berry.
@@burna2650 Out of that list you mentioned, Bowfinger, was the best and got good reception from critics and moviegoers. However, the 'host of other movies' he did weren't that great (e.g., The Distinguished Gentleman') and showed him not on the same level of draw as he was in the 80s.
Just like Star Wars episode 7 was a copy of episode 4; Axel F is a copy of the original movie (the only thing missing was the karaoke bar should have had strippers.). That being said, this is a really fun movie. It felt like being home again. It was fast paced, nostalgic while fresh, and made good use of the characters. Joseph Gordan Levit was an excellent addition. Kevin Bacon's character could have been more devious (what straight men can spot a pair of designer shoes and knows they cost $2000?). Despite their ages, the original cast stepped up and did their jobs. I am ready for the next movie!
No one ever seems to mention the other reason people don't go to theatres anymore, and that's how easy it it to have a better theatre experience at home. For a couple hundred bucks you can get the equipment you need from Amazon and kick back in your own recliner and have whatever beer and snacks you want....and no sticky floors.
You nailed the estranged daughter conundrum. I When I watched the trailer, my very first thought was Axel is a loyal person. No way he would let his relationship with his daughter fall apart. Nope.
Watched it last night on Netflix, they did an awesome job, it definitely felt like Beverly Hills Cop movie! It had the humour, had the old school action, had Axel’s mischievous manner, it paid tribute to the old films (especially music wise). So proud of Eddie Murphy and the old gang coming back, THIS was a successful sequel to the nostalgia to other 3 films most definitely!…p.s oh yeah, waaay better then the 3rd haha. Was worth the wait!
Not sure how I feel about it because Mel is late 60s, Glover is pushing 80, Pesci is 80 and Rene is 70. I just don't know how you make a cop movie when all the main characters are this old.
The movie is great & fun to watch! Eddie Murphy is great as Axel Foley. but I would like to see more screen time to Rosewood & Taggart and better villains.
When Kevin Bacon's character was first introduced. I thought right off the bat ,"Dirty Cop". Good movie though. Entertaining. The use of some of the original music was brilliant.
@@gianthand8130 It did have some okay moments in it, but overall it didn't capture the same griddy feel that the first two movies had. It felt more child friendly and a bit more cheesy than the first two films, and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F while not perfect captures the similar feels that the first two movies had. Also it had more of a better story than part 3 did to me and the action was way better this time around.
@@gianthand8130 Murphy's low energy performance as Axel, the uneven tone with the violent shootout at the beginning and the silly kiddie amusement park, the lame action sequences (Axel hides behind a WOODEN BENCH to avoid henchmen shooting at him?), missing Taggert and having a forgettable replacement character in his place, and that awful scene of Axel dressed as the cartoon elephant mascot are my main problems with it.
That is true, but this situation is way different. When Hollywood run out of ideas, they remake stuff. Beverly Hills Cop is Eddie Murphy production, and people are asking for another movie from long long loooooong time. If we see Rush Hour 4 with Jackie and Chris or Lethal Weapon 5 with Mel and Danny will be the same... movies for the fans from the 80's and 90's. Running out of ideas was recasting Rush Hour and making it TV SHOW....funny i just realised that Lethal Weapon has also remake a TV SHow recently...yeah so you can see what means running out of ideas
No, it has ideas they just stick to tried and true IPs for their big budget studio films and leave the more interesting stuff to indie productions and TV/streaming.
Something that always bothered me about Beverly Hills Cop 3 is Bogomil just disappears and is never seen or mentioned and Axel F also never mentions him. Taggart’s absence in the third film is at least explained that he retired and then un-retired later to become chief of police well into his 70s. But Bogomil’s whereabouts are never addressed. Ronny Cox is still alive last I checked.
"I thought you don't like ice hockey." "IS IT BECAUSE I'M BLACK?" "Sir don't reach for it! Don't reach for it!" "I've been a cop for 30 years, but I've been black my whole life. I know better!" Soooooooo oppressed.
For a sequel they did a great job. It's a decent film and a lot of fun call backs and cameos. Glad to see a good old revival sticking to the old feeling
I loved how they used the music, different versions of the synth song. Even the car chase scenes, took me back to those 80s 90s movies. Loved it for what it was.
This one caught me by surprise and man, I had so much fun watching it. I felt like this movie actually had smart and passionate people making it and that made it enjoyable.
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I think people expect so little from Netflix these days that when a film like "Axel F" is released, it's a big surprise. I think it was good, but I´ve already forgotten about it; I´ll check it out again someday to see if it´s really that good.
Axle Foley was exactly what I hoping it would be. An ode to my childhood hero’s with none of the modern hangups we have to endure in movies today. Just good old fashion action cheese.
The parent/estranged kid thing is getting old. But it was great they inserted the og soundtracks here and there. Fun seeing Serge and Jeff, and Shooter! Wish they’d found even a small spot for Jenny (retired, on a phone call or something). Wish they’d done that with Maverick too. Overall a fun nostalgic watch.
No one plays dirty, sleazy cops better than Kevin Bacon. See Maxxxine for an even better example. I think this was an excellent return to form for Eddie Murphy. Really funny although the humor is not quite as sharp or edgy as it was in the 80s. And Murphy worked really well with Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
oh, I loved the golf course cameo. I had to google his screen name to be sure it was him. I was really happy to see that it was. His character is more famous than he is.
Have not seen it yet, but the point you make about his relationship with his daughter sort of contradicting his persona is spot on. Good call on that one....impressive !!
I watched axel F immediately after watching the first movie for the first time. Watching them back to back was really interesting. The new movie definitely has a modern feel to it but axel is still axel even after 40 years. Sure all the characters from the original movies have gotten much older but axel is still kicking it and hasn’t shown down at all. This ain’t like crystal skull where he’s “getting too old for this shit”, he’s still got the pep in his step. I also loved how they kept most of the callbacks to the last movies at a minimum and more focused on what axel has been doing since then. He had a family and a kid, and he wants to make amends. It’s sweet and wholesome. Nothing can replace the original movie, but this was a good continuation of the franchise and I’m glad that I watched it
Wow, now I’m going to have to go back and watch Beverly Hills Cop 3…I honestly can’t remember ANYTHING from that movie besides Eddie doing the cabbage patch dance 😂😂😂
