Review of Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) by Tim K — 17 Jan 2014

Better than I remember. Back when gun shots sounded like cannons in the movies.

This review of Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) was written by Tim K on 17 Jan 2014.

Beverly Hills Cop II has generally received mixed reviews.

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