Review of Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) by Julian S — 29 Jul 2009

Worth only for setting up a great blink-and-you-miss-it gag in Phoenix Nights.

This review of Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) was written by Julian S on 29 Jul 2009.

Beverly Hills Cop II has generally received mixed reviews.

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