Beverly Hills Cop (1984): Street Smart Eddie Murphy Beverly Hills Cop in this 80s Action Comedy

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Beverly Hills Cop (1984)

4.2 out of 5

Movie Information:

Director: Martin Brest

Martin Brest is a French film director known for action comedies like “Beverly Hills Cop“, “Midnight Run“, and “Meet Joe Black.” He’s also directed thrillers like “Heat.”

Lead: Eddie Murphy

Trading Places” and “48 Hrs.”

The Movie's Business

Box Office Performance: North American Gross: $234 million, Worldwide Gross: $315 million

Synopsis

Detroit cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) travels to Beverly Hills to investigate the murder of his childhood friend. 

Undercover and clashing with the posh Beverly Hills Police Department, Axel uses his street smarts and comedic charm to solve the case, exposing a wealthy art dealer’s criminal operation.

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Required Viewing Movies: Review

Strengths

Eddie Murphy explodes onto the screen as Axel Foley. His charisma and comedic timing are electric. He delivers witty one-liners and navigates the fish-out-of-water scenario with hilarious results. 

The action sequences are well-staged and exciting, with a memorable shoot-out at the banana stand. 

Director Martin Brest keeps the pace energetic, balancing action with humor seamlessly.

Weaknesses

The plot itself is fairly simple, a classic “lone wolf cop takes down the bad guys” story.

Some may find the stereotypes of Beverly Hills culture a bit dated.

Why Beverly Hills Cop is Required Viewing

This film is a comedic gem that launched Eddie Murphy as a superstar. It perfectly blends action and comedy, offering laugh-out-loud moments alongside thrilling action sequences.

Beverly Hills Cop is a must-see for fans of either genre, showcasing Murphy’s comedic genius and solidifying its place as a pop-culture classic.

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