Beverly Hills Cop

Director: Martin Brest
Writers: Danilo Bach & Daniel Petrie, Jr.
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton

Tayster's Six Pack Rating:










I admit, I haven't seen this film for a few years now, but I remember seeing it the last time and thinking, "This is as funny now as it was in 1984!"

I have always thought Eddie Murphy was one of the funniest people in Hollywood. From his days on S.N.L. to his comedy albums that I had to listen to with headphones, so my mom wouldn't get mad at me for listening to such filth. And then came his movies: 48 Hours, Trading Places. I thought Eddie was fabulous. When I saw Beverly Hills Cop, I knew right then that his career could only down from there.

Don't get me wrong, he's done some funny stuff since then, but none of it comes close to Axel Foley in this movie. Not even the sequels came close...then again, very few sequels ever do.

Still, I'd have to say one of my favorite parts of this movie deals with Axel meeting Serge (Bronson Pinchot) for the first time. I laugh just thinking about it.

Do yourself a favor. Watch this movie. It is extremely funny and sure to please.

Oh, and by the way, remember that the Eddie Murphy in this movie is the pre-Nutty Professor/Dr. Dolittle/Shrek Eddie Murphy. This is not a show for your kids!