Added to Netflix on Thursday, Apr 4, 2024 In Beverly Hills Cop II, Axel Foley returns to Beverly Hills to investigate a series of crimes linked to a weapon smuggling scheme. Alongside his friends from the local police department, they uncover the truth behind the so-called “Alphabet crimes.” The film concludes with the criminals being apprehended and significant changes within the Beverly Hills Police Department leadership, reflecting themes of friendship, loyalty, and justice amidst a backdrop of crime and corruption.
Length: 1h 42m
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
This Title is: Entertaining, Thrilling, and Full of Action
Beverly Hills Cop II is New, and streaming on Netflix in Canada!
Trailer
Cast
- Eddie Murphy as Detective Axel Foley
- Judge Reinhold as Detective Billy Rosewood
- Jürgen Prochnow as Maxwell Dent
- Ronny Cox as Captain Andrew Bogomil
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: R
Contains action violence, language, and some sexual content
Trivia
- The film was originally to be set and filmed in London and Paris before the script was re-written.
- Eddie Murphy’s salary for the movie was $8 million.
- The movie introduced George Michael’s controversial song “I Want Your Sex”.
Our Review
- Quality:
- Acting:
- Storyline:
- Visuals:
- Entertainment:
Beverly Hills Cop II blends action and comedy in a sequel that, while not outdoing its predecessor, delivers enough entertainment to justify a watch. Eddie Murphy shines with his charisma, despite the film’s reliance on a formulaic plot and action sequences over comedic depth. Critics like Roger Ebert have critiqued the movie for not fully exploring its comedic potential, noting that the humor could have been enhanced by more cleverly exploiting the clash of cultures between Detroit and Beverly Hills. Nonetheless, Murphy’s performance and the action-packed scenes provide sufficient entertainment.
