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Summary: Great Movies With Lots of Action and Comedy
Review: All three "Beverly Hills Cop" movies are great movies with lots of action and comedy. I have been a fan of Eddie Murphy for a long time, and Murphy does a great job at both action and comedy. Here is a rundown of every film:
"Beverly Hills Cop" is about a Detroit cop named Axel Foley (Murphy) who receives a visit from his best friend Mikey Tandino(James Russo)who lives in California. However, once Tandino arrives in Detroit, he is murdered, and Foley flys to Beverly Hills to track down Tandino's killers.
In "Beverly Hills Cop II", Foley is watching the news when he discovers that his boss and best friend Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox) has been shot. And after Bogmoil is shot, Foley teams up with cops Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold)and John Taggart(John Ashton) to solve a series of robberies that are known as the Alphabet Robberies.
And in "Beverly Hills Cop III", Foley discovers that the men who killed his boss are operating Wonder World in Los Angeles- and then goes undercover to catch the bad guys.
I enjoyed all three "Beverly Hills Cop" films. All three were good, but my favorite was the second, as I found it to be the most interesting out of all three films. The "Beverly Hills Cop" collection is one collection of movies you definitely don't want to miss.
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Summary: The Heat is Back!!...On DVD!
Review: Arguably Eddie Murphy's best and most successful film, Beverly Hills Cop redefined the "Police Cop" genre by introducing a new element not seen before: humor, which is interspersed throughout the film, perfectly blending with the action & drama...in fact now it's become the milestone of what all other movies of its kind strive for. As far as casting is concerned, many people are under the impression that Hollywood intentionally cast Murphy in the lead role as Axel Foley and then surrounded him with white actors to cater to a more global market. This is untrue. Originally, Sylvester Stallone was cast as Axel Foley, who wanted to turn the film into something more to his liking (see "Cobra"), but due to budgetary constraints, the studio was unable to afford the costs to do this. So, with just two weeks until shooting began, Stallone stepped down graciously and then Eddie was hired. All other cast members had already been hired and signed to do the picture, thinking they'd be working with Stallone, so when the lead switch was made, it gave the impression of this all white society with one lowly black man thrown in the mix. It just so happened that this was exactly what the film needed as well as Murphy's unabashedly raw comic timing to become the huge hit that it became. Eddie's Axel Foley is the quintessential cop you can laugh at and take seriously at the same time, and he makes it look so easy. Director Martin Brest, who decided to do the film on the fate of a coin toss, was the perfect person for the job. With Eddie, he gave the film a perfect sense of timing, pace, plot, story & character development that innercut beautifully with each other. But having Eddie there was like icing on the cake. If a scene was dragging or seemed dull, Eddie would throw in something extra that would liven things up. His comedy feels fresh because it's improvisational, done right there on the spot with hardly ever the same joke given twice for each take. Judge Reinhold's Det. Billy Rosewood and John Ashton's Sgt. John Taggart make for the perfect costar comic duo whose funny scenes with one another came from their own original testing together for the parts. Both Detroit & Beverly Hills are given their own look as well, with a considerable amount of difference to be sure. The film even has wonderful small parts by some now very famous people, such as Bronson Pinchot (Serge), Damon Wayans (Fruit Seller) & Paul Reiser (Jeffrey Friedman). Plus the music for the film hits all the marks, including "The Heat is On" by Glen Fry, which opens the film and gets an audience all revved up in anticipation, & of course the "Axel F. Theme" by Harold Faltermeyer which became so popular, even though it's an instrumental, that it can still be heard on the radio to this day. Now at last, Beverly Hills Cop, along with its two sequels are available on DVD with some nice added special features including cast & crew interviews (although Eddie himself participates very little in these), featurettes, an audio commentary by Director Martin Brest for the first film that's pretty insightful, theatrical trailers and even some hinting at a Beverly Hills Cop IV, which wouldn't be such a bad idea if they could get a decent script and director. Beverly Hills Cop II was a solid sequel, directed by Tony Scott (of Top Gun fame) that retained much of the original's humor and charm but was made more like an action piece (which is Tony Scott's forte). Beverly Hills Cop III is a different story. Directed by John Landis who directed Eddie Murphy in the far superior Trading Places, part III pales in comparison to it's predecessors for many reasons. The mix of humor, action & drama is done all wrong. When Foley's Chief is killed at the beginning, he then chases after the culprits in a stolen sports car with an airbag that pops out into his face that's supposed to make us laugh, but it's not the time for laughter (see the original film for the correct way to do this, with the death of Axel's friend Mikey). Plot holes abound as well as the lack of John Ashton's Sgt. Taggart, who wanted to do the movie but had to bow out due to schedule problems. Some scenes in the film make you cringe, but what can you expect when the script was written by Steven E. DeSouza, who also wrote and directed the disappointing Street Fighter. You'll also have the annoying "Wonderworld" song stuck in your head hours after the movie's over. But as bad as it is, it's still viewable to the point where it's corniness becomes funny (so bad it's good type deal). I love it anyway. The only real downside to getting this lovely box set is the price. Paramount still wants to gouge the consumer. If you want a comparison just look at the Dirty Harry DVD Collection. It costs nearly the same retail but has two more films than this set does. So get the set on sale while you can. Even if you're a fan of the first two films, getting all three together is cheaper in the long run. Beverly Hills Cop - A Classic! "You're not gonna fall for the banana in the tail pipe?" - Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley
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Summary: THE MOST ENTERTAINING GUY ON EARTH
Review: AT LAST!AT LAST!AT LAST.
MANY HAVE TRIED BUT NO-ONE HAS CIRCUMED EDDIE MURPHY'S
TALENT AS THE MOST ENTERTAINING COMEDIAN ON THIS PLANET
HE JUST HAS A WAY OF LIFTING YOU'R BLUES.
CAN'T WAIT TO WATCH THESE MOVIES ALL IN A ROW.
BEST DVD NEWS FOR 2002.
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Summary: BEST COLLECTION OF CAMEO PERFORMANCES EVER!!!!
Review: Best Collection of Cameo Performances ever!!! There are so many great cameo performances in this film that it's great fun to see. I'm a real big Sherman Brothers buff (the Sherman Brothers wrote "It's A Small World" and all the songs for "Mary Poppins") and Eddie Murphy loves their films (especially Chitty Chitty Bang Bang-- it's his fave) so he had them write a "Small World" like song for this film and Robert Sherman even makes a cameo in the bar scene. It's incredible!!!
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Summary: Entertaining Action/Comedy films, Starring:Eddie Murphy.
Review: BHC:A Young Street Smart Detroit Detective named Alex Foley (Eddie Murphy) invesgate the Murder of his Best Friend (James Russo). He goes to Los Angeles to find his Killer of his Dead Friend. BHC 2:Three Years Later, Detroit Detective:Alex Foley invesgate the near death of his friend (Ronny Cox) in Los Angeles in the area of Beverly Hills. He goes to Beverly Hills, California with the help of Two L.A.P.D. Cops (Judge Reinhold & John Ashton) to search of a Killer (Led by Jurgen Prochnow & Brigitte Nielson), they are also thieves. BHC 3:Seven Years Later, after the Second Film, Detroit Detective lost his Boss (Gilbert R. Hall) in a Bust. After Alex witness the Murderer (Timothy Carhart) and he escaped, but Alex find his location and it`s turns out, he`s one of the Supervisor of a Popular Theme Park in California. He goes back to Los Angeles, Beverly Hills to track down the Killer. BVH:Directed by Martin Brest (Midnight Run, Meet Joe Black, Scent of a Woman) deliver a Smart Action-Comedy film. Written by Danilo Bach and Daniel Pertie Jr (Which did Recieve a Oscar Nomination for thier Screenplay). This film has an fine Supporting Cast including:Lisa Elibacher, Ronny Cox, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Steven Berkoff, Paul Raiser, Bronson Pinchot and Jonathan Banks. This is the film that made Eddie Murphy a Superstar and it`s also the Highest Grossing film of 1984. A Sleeper Blockbuster Hit. Grade:A. BHC 2:Directed by Tony Scott (The Hunger, Top Gun, Spy Game) made a well sequel. The Plot isn`t great, but it`s very Entertaining, including Fans of the Series. One of the Highest Grossing Films of 1987. Actor:Dean Stockwell has a Supporting Role as one of the film villians. Cameos by Paul Raiser, a young Chris Rock, Playboy Magazine Owner:Hugh Hefner and Gilbert Gottfried. Eddie Murphy saves this film from being a Complete Mess and he also Pulls this one off. Super 35. Grade:B+. BHC 3:Directed by John Landis (An American Werewolf in London). Written by Steven E. de Souza (Commando). This film has a good Supporting Cast-including:Judge Reinhold, Hector Elizando, Theresa Randle and John Saxon. Bronson Pinchot has a Welcome Cameo, who was the first film as Serge. This film also has Cameos by George Lucas, Ray Harryhausen, John Singelton, Joe Dante, Martha Coolidge, Arthur Miller, Peter Medak, George Scheafer and Barbet Schroder, which they are all Filmmakers. This was a Box Office Disappointment in Theaters but True Fans of the Series will enjoy this One. Grade:B+.
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Summary: The heat is on...times three!!
Review: Eddie Murphy gives us not one, not two, but three of the funniest and finest performances ever in his career that is "Beverly Hills Cop"! Here are my comments on the following three films: "Beverly Hills Cop":
This is the film, to me, that made Eddie Murphy a star. To the filmmakers, "Beverly Hills Cop" was a milestone in motion picture filmmaking. "Beverly Hills Cop" was also the highest grossing film of 1984. Martin Brest ("Scent of a Woman", "Meet Joe Black") directed this first installment with lots of action, and laughs, laughs, laughs from start to finish! "Beverly Hills Cop" was also one of the earlier Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer projects before "Top Gun" and other big budget hits. This first film in the "Beverly Hills Cop" legacy focuses on Axel Foley (Murphy), a street smart Detroit cop who goes to Beverly Hills, CA to investigate a murder of one of his old friends back in Detroit. The prime suspect is an art gallery magnate named Victor Maitland (Steven Berkoff, "Fair Game"). But his street smart Detroit training does not blend in with the somewhat strict Beverly Hills police training as Lt. Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox, "RoboCop") send in Detectives Billy Rosewood and John Taggart (Judge Reinhold and John Ashton in hilarious performances). During his investigation, Axel meets up with another old friend, Jenny Summers (Lisa Eilbacher, "An Officer and A Gentleman") and her assistant Serge (Bronson Pinchot in an outrageous performance). During the film, Axel learns that he and Rosewood and Taggart must team up in order to take down the ones responsible for his friend's death. And the film goes on from there. The DVD special collector's edition of this first film includes cast and crew interviews, trailer, and more! Also, when watching "Beverly Hills Cop", watch for Paul Reiser as a Detroit cop and Damon Wayans as a Beverly Hills hotel fruit salesman. "Beverly Hills Cop II":
After the worldwide success of the first film, the filmmakers decided to set "Beverly Hills Cop II" into 3 years later after the events of the first part. This time, the director is Tony Scott ("Spy Game", "Enemy of the State"). To me, it was sort of different than the first one because you do not get as much hilarious action like the first one, but that doesn't make the second film a bad one. This second installment follows Axel Foley (Murphy) still up to his old tricks. But this time, he goes out once again into the glamorous world of Beverly Hills as he teams up once again with Rosewood (Reinhold) and Taggart (Ashton) to solve the attempted murder of his friend, Capt. Bogomil (Cox). The prime suspects are Maxwell Dent (Jurgen Prochnow, "The Replacement Killers") and Karla Fry (Brigette Nielsen, "Cobra"). The DVD version of this includes one deleted scene, cast and crew interviews, "Shakedown" music featurette, and trailer. When watching "Cop II", watch out for a young Chris Rock as a valet at...Hugh Hefner's Playboy mansion and also watch out for the man himself! "Beverly Hills Cop III":
This time, the director is John Landis ("The Blues Brothers", "Animal House"), in which he directed this with lots of energy and style. To me, I like watching "Beverly Hills Cop III" much better than I did the second one, but even this third installment cannot beat the first one! Simpson and Bruckheimer are not involved in producing this one this time. And also, to me, "Beverly Hills Cop III" is almost in the same comedic spirit as the first one, but still has the exciting action of the first two. This third, and sadly, last installment takes place in Detroit, as Axel Foley (Murphy) and a few other cops lead a raid that goes horribly wrong. The raid also resulted in the death of his longtime friend, Chief Inspector Todd (Gil Hill from the first two films). The evidence points to Wonder World, a theme park in Southern CA. Axel once again teams with Rosewood (Reinhold) this time. Joining them is Detective Jon Flint (Hector Elizondo). The prime suspects in Axel's boss' death include Wonder World's chief of security Ellis DeWald (Timothy Carhart) and his henchmen (including John Saxon, "A Nightmare on Elm Street"). Also, Axel once again meets up with Serge (Bronson Pinchot), who has made quite a business with himself in selling home defense systems and such. The DVD version of this just includes the trailer and the cast and crew interviews. In conclusion, I love watching all three "Beverly Hills Cop" film simply because they all have the same two main characters, Axel Foley and Billy Rosewood, in all three films. Paramount has certainly picked the right time to put out all thre "Cop" movies on DVD! And to me, basically there will never be another franchise quite like the "Beverly Hills Cop" movies...unless you're watching all 4 "Lethal Weapon" films.
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Summary: Extremely Funny!!
Review: Eddie Murphy is a riot! I loved watching all 3 of these movies, and laughed all the way through! He does have a somewhat filthy mouth, but hey...that's half the comedy! He's a great actor! Get these movies!
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Summary: The Complete Lineup of Laughter
Review: Eddie Murphy is brilliant as he stars in all three of theses hilarious Beverly Hills Cop movies as Axel Foley, a Detroit cop that's always getting involved where he shouldn't be- Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills Cop 1 is a classic and definitely worth watching, because of Eddie's hilarious personality. Beverly Hills Cop 2 is mildly entertaining compared to the 1st and 3rd, because of the weak lead villain actress, poor sound recording, and mild plot. Beverly Hills Cop 3 is the most modern installment that packs loads of laughter and action centered on a theme park called Wally's World. The DVD contents are adequate, but not extraordinary; cool menus, trailers, commentaries, and behind the scenes are all included. This set is definitely worth one's time and money if your an aficionado of Eddie Murphy or you enjoy comedy-action packed movies! Pros: Top Notch acting by Eddie Murphy, action-comedy, adequate DVD content Cons: The 2nd sequel was bland on all aspects and the DVDs could have had more features.
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Summary: Worth Viewing
Review: Eddie Murphy is one of the Most Important Actors in Hollywood over the last 30 years Period.His Genius&Wit are a trip.but as time has gone on he has been Imitated by so many&he has fallen Victim too Formula.The First B-Cop was a Gem&a Hit Formula for many Comedians of Today too Follow.but sadly Eddie Murphy got caught up into the trap as well.the 2nd one had moments a little better than Average.the last one was Horrible.I Hope He Doesn't make another.Eddie wasn't funny in the last one.the first one is the best far&away of the three.the 2nd one has moments check out a Younger Chris Rock.The Last one was Really Bad.only a Couple of Good Moments but very Forgettable.Still You Can't Deny The Depth&Genius Of Eddie Murphy A True Powerhouse.His Influence is Huge.
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Summary: Worth Viewing
Review: Eddie Murphy is one of the Most Important Actors in Hollywood over the last 30 years Period.His Genius&Wit are a trip.but as time has gone on he has been Imitated by so many&he has fallen Victim too Formula.The First B-Cop was a Gem&a Hit Formula for many Comedians of Today too Follow.but sadly Eddie Murphy got caught up into the trap as well.the 2nd one had moments a little better than Average.the last one was Horrible.I Hope He Doesn't make another.Eddie wasn't funny in the last one.the first one is the best far&away of the three.the 2nd one has moments check out a Younger Chris Rock.The Last one was Really Bad.only a Couple of Good Moments but very Forgettable.Still You Can't Deny The Depth&Genius Of Eddie Murphy A True Powerhouse.His Influence is Huge.
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