Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

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• Directors C

  
  Although its much sillier than its more memorable predecessor, this is a funny sequel with a charismatic performance from Murphy with good slapstick and the occassional moment of wit.

• Ken S

  
  Wow, there are more cuts in the first ten minutes of this movie than their are in all of the first film. And that's not a bad thing, Tony Scott turns up the style and the crazy in this very watchable sequel to the very popular original. It's shot better than the first, but… More
  Wow, there are more cuts in the first ten minutes of this movie than their are in all of the first film. And that's not a bad thing, Tony Scott turns up the style and the crazy in this very watchable sequel to the very popular original. It's shot better than the first, but the script isn't as good. Eddie Murphy does that stupid laugh too many times too,

• Lenny M

  
  Not bad, memorable moments aren't there, Eddie Murphy can only laugh so much. The first movie made so much money that sequels were inevitable, but Beverly Hills Cop shouldn't have been a franchi-chise.

• AJ V

  
  This sequel is basically the same as the first, and it's just as fun too, but seeing as it's so much like the first, I couldn't rate it higher, it could have been better. I liked it, though, and if you liked the original this one's fun too.

• Wahida K

  
  Eddie Murphy in 80`s. He d never change, I even think this guy even never ages. Beverly Hills Cop is one great classic.

• Dean !

  
  A good funny follow up to the first film. A great mix of action, comedy and shoot outs. Same as the first really but on a bigger scale with a bigger budget. Look out for a very young appearance from Chris Rock as the valet driver.

• Anthony L

  
  This one was a little bit better than the original. Judge Reinhold, where are you?

• Derek D

  
  Not near as good as the original, without the same feel, comedy and steam as the first one had. This one wasn't bad by any means, but he should've stopped here. Now I hear they're making a fourth one?

• Cassandra M

  
  The original Beverley Hills Cop is one of those films that remains a cult classic because of the fact that it's such a product of the time it was made. This quintessential eighties style is carried over to the sequel, made three years later, and although part two; like many… More
  The original Beverley Hills Cop is one of those films that remains a cult classic because of the fact that it's such a product of the time it was made. This quintessential eighties style is carried over to the sequel, made three years later, and although part two; like many sequels, never quite manages that same verve as the original film - it still offers a good time, and anyone that enjoyed the first instalment (and who didn't?) will probably have a good time with this sequel too. All the main players from the original film have been rounded up once again, with Eddie Murphy heading a capable ensemble cast, lots of wisecracks and some gratuitously over the top action sequences. The plot is, as you would expect, superfluous to the style of the film; and much of the movie is simply tailored around it; but anyway, it follows maverick copper Axel Foley and his two California police cronies as they are pulled into a case known as the 'alphabet murders', which involves a robbery, a tall blonde woman and a gun shop owner. I've got to say that Eddie Murphy's wisecracks were a lot funnier in the first film. While they were still over the top, they were at least sort of believable. Here, however, Murphy goes massively over the top, and it's hard to imagine how anyone that obnoxious doesn't end up with a cracked jaw. Anyway, Murphy obviously enjoys himself; and if you can get by the complete lack of logic, you probably will too. True to style, the action is completely over the top too; with several ridiculous sequences combining to make the movie the entertaining blockbuster that it is. The film lacks any kind of themes or substance, meaning that it will both not please serious film fans, and that this reviewer is running out of steam; but I will say that this movie does have a point to make, and that is simply entertaining it's audience. It may be completely silly, illogical fun; but some movies need to be there just to entertain, and this is one of those. I wouldn't recommend sticking this movie at the top of any must see lists, or going into with huge expectations; but it's a good time, that's for sure.

• danny d

  
  all three of these are fantastic, love that rosewood

• Al S

  
  A tremendously hilarious and enjoyable comedy. Better than the original. Director, Tony Scott brings on the beat of the original and also his own style which keeps the action and laughs running on a full-clip.

• Stephen M

  
  Apart from his stand-up stuff and some voice-over work, "48 Hrs", "Trading Places" and the original "Beverly Hills Cop" are the only Eddie Murphy movies worth seeing.

• Lafe F

  
  Just as good as the first Beverly Hills Cop movie. Eddie Murphy is great in this one. I remember a huge shootout at the end. It's quality entertainment delivered to you!

• moon r

  
  this was supposed to be hip got old pretty quick though, didn't it?

• Cindy I

  
  Basically a remake of the original. Still OK, had its moments, but uninspiring.

• Ross C

  
  The sequel is still good 80s fun, but has something of wackier plot.

• xGary X

  
  The original was a flashy, witty action comedy. This virtual remake however, is an idiotic, tasteless, crude, ugly pile of crap.

• Jason S

  
  A good one. And look, Eddie hasn't been taken over by Disney yet.

• Dean M

  
  Eddie Murphy and his two allies strike back with plenty of noisy, funnier and actions.

• Leigh R

  
  Not as good as the first, but alright.

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