Review of Beverly Hills Cop (1984) by C.m. W — 19 Dec 2012

A highlight on Murphy's filmography, Beverly Hills Cop benefits from stellar performances, a clever script, and a riveting soundtrack.

This review of Beverly Hills Cop (1984) was written by C.m. W on 19 Dec 2012.

Beverly Hills Cop has generally received very positive reviews.

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