Review of Beverly Hills Cop (1984) by David S — 01 May 2010
Axel Foley rep rep!!
Axel Foley is a sassy, streetwise Detroit detective who travels to Beverly Hills to track down the men who murdered his old friend (James Russo).
That's the simple setup for the most entertaining movie Eddie has ever done. This is a rather easy picture to review because it's so successful it would be hard to find its flaws. It works in many areas: laughs, action, casting, chemistry between the actors, music, and execution.
Axel Foley was truly one of the best roles Eddie's ever had, and the comic is at the top of his game, indulging in a little improvisation as Axel manufactures scams in order to manipulate the people around him and get what he needs. It truly is a pleasure to watch these performers work together. Harold Faltermeyer's electronic pop score is instantly catchy, and the songs are good too. Some bits, notably the 'bananas in the tailpipe', and the 'supercops' story, are inspired.
This review of Beverly Hills Cop (1984) was written by David S on 01 May 2010.
Beverly Hills Cop has generally received very positive reviews.
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