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Beverly Hills Cop
1984 105 min United States of America R 16+
★7.8
Comedy, Crime, Action
Director: Martin Brest
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Description
Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.
Budget:
$14M
US Gross:
$234.76M
Worldwide:
$316.36M
Starring
Eddie Murphy
Actor
Judge Reinhold
Actor
John Ashton
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 1985
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
BAFTA 1986
— Best Original Score
Academy Awards 1985
— Best Screenplay
Golden Globe 1985
— Best Picture (Comedy or Musical)
Key opinion
Beverly Hills Cop is widely celebrated as a definitive 80s action-comedy that launched Eddie Murphy into superstardom. Its enduring success is attributed to the chemistry between the lead trio, a memorable soundtrack, and a tight balance between humor and crime procedural elements.
| Acting | Eddie Murphy’s charismatic and improvisational performance as Axel Foley serves as the film's primary anchor. | |
| Acting | The dynamic between Axel Foley and the contrasting detectives, Taggart and Rosewood, provides essential narrative balance. | |
| Score | Harold Faltermeyer’s 'Axel F' score is an iconic, highly memorable element of the film's identity. | |
| Direction | Martin Brest successfully manages a seamless integration of gritty action and comedic tone throughout the runtime. | |
| Humor | The comedic style is divisive: some reviewers praise the film's reliance on witty improvisation, while others express conflicting views on the use of physical comedy and slapstick. | |
| Screenplay | The writing is generally considered tight and effective, though some critics argue that secondary characters like the villain are relatively underwritten. |