Rating: 
Summary: Good sequel
Review: 1988's second installment of the hit series Beverly Hills Cop is visually brilliant(thanks to Tony Scott unique videoclip style) and is also funny like its predecesor but the story line is more formulaic(Lt Bogomil gets shot by a band of bank robbers that are also high tech weaponry smugglers led by a sinister villiain and her hechwoman Briggite Nielsen).Of course again Axel Foley and his Beverly Hills partners must discover and solutionate the case as they involve in action laughs and more raids until they discover the secret warehouse that leads them to the sinister villain. I'll give 4 stars thanks in part to the good quality and contents of this Dvd. A good sequel.
Rating: 
Summary: Murphy and Company Keep It In Check!
Review: After the gargantuan success of "Beverly Hills Cop" it was inevitable that the executives at Paramount demand a sequel. So here you have it: "Beverly Hills Cop II," an unquestionably inferior sequel that still manages to be fun by rehashing some of the original's formula. The main problem with "Beverly Hills Cop II" is the fact that Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is now friendly with at least half of the Beverly Hills police force. Not so the case the first time around, since it was the very fact that he was unwelcome to begin with that made his tearing up of the culture the crucial crux of the comedy. Another weakness is the fact that this film's script places more focus on the action than it does on the laughs. This was a mistake for sure, since the comedy element is the original's greatest strength, as well as that of the cast. All is not lost however. This movie still manages to pull off some very funny gags thanks to the energy and timing of Murphy (still in his heyday) and of co-stars John Ashton and Judge Reinhold as the loveable Taggart and Rosewood. It is clear that the actors are enjoying these characters and it shows in their scenes together. There is a priceless moment at the Playboy Mansion featuring a cameo from Hefner himself. Interestingly enough, according to an included interview with Hef, this was the first time that he allowed a major motion picture to be shot on the infamous property. Most of the cast and crew are also interviewed as they look back on the making of what ended up being another major hit for Paramount in 1987.
Rating:
Summary: Murphy and Company Keep It In Check!
Review: After the gargantuan success of "Beverly Hills Cop" it was inevitable that the executives at Paramount demand a sequel. So here you have it: "Beverly Hills Cop II," an unquestionably inferior sequel that still manages to be fun by rehashing some of the original's formula. The main problem with "Beverly Hills Cop II" is the fact that Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is now friendly with at least half of the Beverly Hills police force. Not so the case the first time around, since it was the very fact that he was unwelcome to begin with that made his tearing up of the culture the crucial crux of the comedy. Another weakness is the fact that this film's script places more focus on the action than it does on the laughs. This was a mistake for sure, since the comedy element is the original's greatest strength, as well as that of the cast. All is not lost however. This movie still manages to pull off some very funny gags thanks to the energy and timing of Murphy (still in his heyday) and of co-stars John Ashton and Judge Reinhold as the loveable Taggart and Rosewood. It is clear that the actors are enjoying these characters and it shows in their scenes together. There is a priceless moment at the Playboy Mansion featuring a cameo from Hefner himself. Interestingly enough, according to an included interview with Hef, this was the first time that he allowed a major motion picture to be shot on the infamous property. Most of the cast and crew are also interviewed as they look back on the making of what ended up being another major hit for Paramount in 1987.
Rating:
Summary: Where's the DVD!!!!!
Review: Although not original, you can't help but be drawn in to this film, I was never really crazy about the original, but this one stands out with its MTV-like fast paced visual style, MTV was booming in 1987 when this film was released, although it looks dated somewhat, it fit nicely with that year, This film begins with a series of robberies in Beverly Hills, Detective Axel Foley(Murphy) returns after his friend is gunned down, although the film's plot revoles around a series of robberies, it is done with flash & style, you can tell everyone is having a good time, if there is one film that reminds me of my teen years, it is this one, the one-liners Murphy says are funny, better that the first I think, Tony Scott(Days of Thunder, The Last Boy Scout) directed this & it shows, & Brigette Nielson(Stallone's EX) is neat here as a villian, as is Jurgen Prochnow, an actor that usually does serious films, The Playboy mansion becomes kinda of a sub-plot toward the end, watching Murphy talk his way in is funny to watch, the end is fast-paced as well, a good film for those wanting to have a good time, 1987's biggest movie of that summer one that stays with me, why this film is not on DVD is a mystery, I, for one wonder if PARAMOUNT truly supports DVD, like they say they do, the last studio to support the format has so far been the slowest, there is money to be made here, out of the 9 movies that are my favorite that are not yet available on DVD, 5 are from PARAMOUNT!!!!
Rating: 
Summary: Eddie Murphy at his best (again)!
Review: Another first for the comedy-crime drama genre for sure. This one has more comedy and action than the first one. The story sort of suffers from repitition though with Axel Foley going to Beverly Hills to solve a crime. Here's a lowdown of the story Andy Bogimil (Ronny Cox) is gunned down by two men and a 6foot blonde women. Axel hears about it on the news and goes to Beverly Hills. Once again Axel is aided by Billy and Taggert (played by the same characters in the first film) and solves the crime with a bunch of laughs along the way. It's a comical thrill ride that doesn't miss a beat!
Rating:
Summary: Almost First Rate Action/Comedy
Review: As sequels go, this one isn't bad. Eddie Murphy reprises his role as Axel Foley, a fast-talking, street-wise Detroit detective. It seems that Andy Bogomil (Ronnie Cox), the Beverly Hills detective captain who gave him a one-way pass out of town at the end of "Beverly Hills Cop", has discovered a clue to a series of high-profile heists. It also seems that he and Axel are now bosom buddies. They are planning a week-long fishing trip together and Axel is chummy with Bogomil's family (at least the "family" represented by an attractive blond daughter). When Bogomil is gunned down, Axel hops the next plane to L.A. to get the perpetrator. Throughout what follows, fans of the original "Beverly HIlls Cop" are in familiar territory. Along with Murphy and Cox, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, and several others from "BHC" are back in their familiar roles. Paul Reiser gets an expanded part. Axel again has his way with Beverly Hills, providing some funny moments along the way. There's also plenty of action. But, where "BHC" was breaking new ground as an action/comedy hybrid and in using Beverly Hills society as a foil for Murphy's inner-city antics, "BHC2" has sort of a "used car" feel. Further, it seems to me that "BHC2" is tilted a bit more toward the "action" part of the equation, with fewer funny moments than the original. Maybe that reflects the replacement of Martin Brest as director with Tony Scott. Or, maybe the gags just aren't quite as fresh or as funny this time around. Then there are the "bad guys". These guys carry out tightly organized heists, timed to the second, but then are careless enough to leave distinctive, easy-to-trace shell casings around. And they're sooo cold-blooded. A bit over-the-top in the evilness department, but easy to hate. "Beverly Hills Cop 2" is a pretty good sequel. It tries to mine the same vein of material worked so well by the original "BHC" and, to a large degree, it succeeds. Check out "BHC" first. If you enjoy "BHC" you'll probably like the follow-up, too.
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Summary: Beverly Hills Cop II
Review: Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back in the hit sequel, Beverly Hills Cop 2. Many times sequels to original blockbuster films are sucky. There even more sucky when the sequel is done by a different director (Tony Scott) than the original film (Martin Brest) , but in this case that's not the case. Beverly Hills Cop 2 is amazingly good, it's funny, has a good script,
has action and suspense.
THe story in this film is that Axel's buddy, and friend former Chief Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox) has been shot and left for dead by a crazy lunatic arms dealer named Karly Fry (brilliant done by Brigitte Nielsen).
Axel , back in Detroit, heads to Beverly Hills to see his friend and to aid his fellow friends Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) in getting justice for his friend.
However, a new police chief Harold Lutz (Allen Garfield) a small man with lots of power, plans to derail their investigation while at the same kissing the butt of the mayor (Robert Ridgely) to further his career and reputation.
Like I said, Beverly Hills Cop 2 has alot of action. There are gun fights, car chases and everything found in a good action flick.
However, I also liked the fact that all the characters were back in the film and that all of them were as close as ever.
Billy Rosewood, the nice and anal friend of Taggart, has become a wannabee Rambo type guy collecting guns and weapons leading to Taggart telling him that "We need to talk". lol
However, Billy and Taggart in the last film do become helpful in helping Axel, along with giving us a couple of good laughs.
Axel (Eddie Murphy) is again at his comical best, doing everything legal and illegal to find out whose behind his friend's shooting and bringing them down hard.
All in all, Beverly Hills Cop 2 is a great sequel to the original. Many of the cool music tunes are back along with a couple of new ones, plus the film manages to recreate the hysterical laughs from the first film and adds alot of action.
There has actually been 2 games made of Beverly Hills Cop. One for the PC and one for the Commodore 64.
Rating:
Summary: Axel Foley's second go round
Review: Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) returns to Beverly Hills to take on thugs after his police captain friend Andrew Bogomil (Ronny Cox) is shot and wounded. Flashy sequel is never boring but there are several problems: Murphy is loud and obnoxious, timid by the book cop Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) is now a gun freak who never questions authority, and Bogomil is seen at the beginning of the film happily chatting with Foley about a fishing trip, despite the fact that he ran Foley out of town at the conclusion of the previous film. The action sequences are pretty overkill and come off as exhausting rather than exhilarating. The "Alphabet Bandit" scenario is pretty cartoonish. Mindless entertainment but this was 1987's top grosser, so you decide.
Rating: 
Summary: Sequel-itis
Review: BEVERLY HILLS COP was a smash hit that improved upona film genre, the action/comedy. So, it would inevitably sprout a sequel. Sadly, it had none of the charm or intelligence of its predecessor. Instead we are given an extremely plotty, artsy action film with no laughs. This film has more in common with James Bond than Axel Foley with its high-tech thieves, gorgeous women and moody filming. Much of this has to do with the poor script and the films director, TOP GUN's Tony Scott. And what worked in TOP GUN doesn't neccesarily work here. The storyline has Murphy again leave Detroit to help solve a murder attempt of his BEVERLY HILLS COP friend, Captain Bogomil (Ronny Cox). He again teams with Taggart and Rosewood, but their characters have groan... errr... grown. Taggart now carries a "my wife is leaving me' subplot that is very tiresome and Rosewood has grown into a weapon happy Rambo wanna-be. None of this adds up to much other than a very slick, expensive sequel. Director Scott admits he is not a comedy director and it shows. He cut it all out. Perhaps as a nod to Sylvester Stallone (who was cast and replaced in the original film), Sly shows up in not one but two movie posters and his then wife Brigette Nielsen portrays the villains Amazonian henchwoman. Watch for a young Chris Rock as a valet at the Hugh Hefner mansion where you will see one of the most exploitive scenes in the past 30 years. This DVD is part of a new Special Edition release of the "COP" trilogy and has a nice audio/video transfer. Its supplemental features include a half hour cast and crew interview and some music videos. Followed up by another sub-standard sequel.
Rating:
Summary: Not one of Murphy's best
Review: Bewerly hills cop 2 is pretty funny, but not so good as the first part
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