Eddie Murphy’s Return to Beverly Hills Cop Falls Flat

The latest installment in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise, Axel F, is a disappointing and uninspired sequel that fails to recapture the magic of the original. Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley, but this time around, the humor feels forced and the action scenes are overly wacky.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

The problem with Axel F is that it relies too heavily on nostalgia, rather than bringing anything new or exciting to the table. The film’s attempts to recreate the fish-out-of-water humor of the original fall flat, and the action scenes are overly reliant on CGI.

Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley

Murphy’s performance as Axel Foley is also lacking in energy and enthusiasm. The character’s signature wit and charm are nowhere to be found, and the actor’s age is starting to show. The film’s attempts to make Axel seem cool and relevant in modern-day Beverly Hills are cringeworthy and unconvincing.

Beverly Hills

The supporting cast, including Taylour Paige as Axel’s estranged daughter Jane, is wasted in underwritten roles. The plot is predictable and formulaic, and the film’s attempts to tackle themes of police corruption and family drama are half-hearted and unconvincing.

Kevin Bacon as Capt. Cade Grant

One of the biggest problems with Axel F is that it feels like a lazy cash-grab. The film’s reliance on nostalgia and familiar faces is a cheap trick, and the lack of effort put into creating a compelling story or characters is evident throughout.

Luis Guzmán as Chalino

In the end, Axel F is a disappointing and uninspired sequel that fails to live up to the standards set by the original. It’s a shame, because with a bit more effort and creativity, this could have been a great film.

Bronson Pinchot as European Serge

Instead, we’re left with a lazy, unoriginal, and uninspired film that fails to deliver on its promise of action, humor, and excitement. If you’re a fan of the original Beverly Hills Cop, it’s best to avoid this sequel and stick with the memories of the original.