‘It’s going to be fantastic. Trust me.’ – Axel Foley
I should have because Eddie Murphy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige and Kevin Bacon’s latest movie, Beverly Hills Cop – Axel F is good.
I was worried that some of the energy and magic of the original movies would be absent. How misguided! The chemistry between Murphy and everyone he shares the screen with is still great. Couple that with a satisfying story, engaging new characters, a good dose of nostalgia, plus expert use of the Beverly Hills Cop movie theme music, and we have a recipe to put a massive smile on our faces.
If you enjoyed at least one of the earlier Beverly Hills Cop movies, you won’t want to miss this one. In addition to Murphy’s undeniable charm, Kevin Bacon Bacon is a well-cast bad guy; Gordon-Levitt is perfect in his role, and there’s that well-choreographed ambush scene. I haven’t even said anything about the perfect ending.
As for the things I didn’t love about director Mark Molloy’s movie, I tried hard to think and I only have two things, barely. First, there was a point at the beginning where I thought: Really? they didn’t modernise the theme music, even a little bit?’ I ended up swallowing my words with that one. Second, ‘Is Axel still realistically getting away with his antics? I mean, he’s not a rookie who doesn’t know better any more.’ I completely forgot about that soon enough because I was too busy having a good time.
Some have said that Netflix should have granted Beverly Hills Cop – Axel F a big screen release, and I can’t say I disagree. But I’m also not mad that I can immediately go back to re-watch my favourite scenes.
It’s not even been a month since the success of Bad Boys – Ride Or Die. It looks to me like 2024 is the year of good cop action/comedy/crime sequels. I say, bring on the next one! The next Axel F, the next Bad Boys and the next…
…did somebody say Rush Hour?
Happy Film Loving,
G
The Movie My Life 
Sounds like a feel-good movie. That’s what summer is all about.
Amen! It’s fun and feel-good, for sure! 🤓🥂
That pic of Kevin Bacon all filtered is kind of funny to me because I’ve seen him in so many scruffy roles lately and even watch him and his fam on their fb page. Good to hear the latest installment of BHC is good. I see it’s released on netflix today. I loved the other installments of it and it sounds like I’ll love this one also.
Bacon looks expensive in this movie, for sure. 😁 It is indeed out today. I hope you get to enjoy it soon.
It is good to see Eddie Murphy in the movies again. Seems like he disappeared for a long time.
Absolutely! I’m glad he’s back and putting a smile on so mangy faces. 😊🙏
Looking forward to it!
I hope you enjoy it. 🤓🥂
I’m down to see this one, the original will always be a classic!
Absolutely. Enjoy it and all the good memories of the original. 😊🥂
All I can say is that I was nervous since these revivals and reunions are hit and miss but this one is definitely a hit! I love all the iterations of the theme music!
Excellent! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I just adore the way it ends with that perfectly chosen line that seems as though he’s addressing all the original fans’ concerns.
I have this on tonight. “Hockey’s in my blood.”😁
Excellent! Hope you enjoyed it. 🤓🥂
I did – easy laid back production worked well. And the trio in the car at the end was a good throwback to the original I thought👌
Fully agreed. The good nostalgia feels were super high with this one. The experience of it all had me smiling for days! 😁