35 years after the resounding success of the first film, Beverly Hills Cop has officially returned to the big screen with the latest installment titled “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”. This time, Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) will team up with his daughter Paige (Josephine Langford) to unravel a dangerous criminal plot in Beverly Hills.
Plot:
The film opens with Axel Foley enjoying his peaceful retirement in Detroit. However, that peace is quickly shattered when Paige, his daughter, is suddenly kidnapped while attending an event in Beverly Hills. Determined to rescue his daughter, Axel decides to return to Beverly Hills and team up with the local police to investigate the case.
With Paige’s help, Axel quickly discovers that the kidnapping is just a small part of a much larger criminal conspiracy. The criminals are plotting to steal a priceless artifact and Axel is the key to stopping them.
Review:
“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is an action-comedy that is full of excitement and offers viewers great entertainment. Eddie Murphy still shows his great acting skills, transforming flexibly between eye-catching action scenes and humorous juggling acts.
Josephine Langford also gives an impressive performance as Paige. She has shown her intelligence, bravery and strong personality as Axel’s daughter.
In addition, the film also features an excellent supporting cast including Kevin Hart, Keegan-Michael Key, Paul Reiser and Judge Reinhold. Each character contributes to creating a funny and interesting story.
Highlights:
- The return of Eddie Murphy: Eddie Murphy still shows his great acting skills, transforming flexibly between eye-catching action scenes and humorous juggling acts.
- The combination of action and comedy: The film is a perfect combination of eye-catching action scenes and humorous scenes.
- Excellent supporting cast: Kevin Hart, Keegan-Michael Key, Paul Reiser and Judge Reinhold all give impressive performances.
Downsides:
- The script still has many loopholes: The film’s script still has many loopholes and lacks logic in some segments.
- Unimpressive soundtrack: The soundtrack of “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is not as impressive as the previous films.
Conclusion:
“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is an entertaining film that offers viewers moments of relaxation and comfort. However, the film still has some drawbacks in terms of script and soundtrack.
Rating: 7/10
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