Parental Rating: R (Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian)
➱ STORYLINE:
"Beverly Hills Cop II" is the sequel to the hit 1984 film and sees Eddie Murphy reprising his role as the wise-cracking Detroit cop Axel Foley. In this installment, Foley returns to Beverly Hills to help his friends, Detectives Billy Rosewood and John Taggart, played by Judge Reinhold and John Ashton, investigate a series of "alphabet crimes." The film combines action and comedy, with Murphy's signature humor, as they uncover a criminal plot within the city's high society.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Directed by Tony Scott, "Beverly Hills Cop II" brings a faster pace and a more action-oriented style to the franchise. Eddie Murphy's charismatic performance as Axel Foley remains the heart of the film, delivering laughs and action in equal measure. The movie successfully captures the spirit of the original while amplifying the action sequences, making it a worthy sequel.
➱ CREDITS:
Director: Tony Scott
Writers:
- Larry Ferguson
- Warren Skaaren
- Eddie Murphy (story)
Starring:
- Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley
- Judge Reinhold as Detective Billy Rosewood
- John Ashton as Sergeant John Taggart
- Ronny Cox as Captain Andrew Bogomil
- Brigitte Nielsen as Karla Fry
Produced by:
- Don Simpson
- Jerry Bruckheimer
Production Companies:
- Paramount Pictures
- Eddie Murphy Productions
Cinematography: Jeffrey L. Kimball
Edited by:
- Billy Weber
- Chris Lebenzon
Music by: Harold Faltermeyer
Distributed by: Paramount Pictures
Release date: May 20, 1987
Run Time: 1 hr 43 min
Country:
- United States
Languages:
- English
Budget: $28 million
Box office: $299.8 million
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➱ PARENTAL GUIDANCE:
Sexual Content - Mild
Violence & Bloodshed - Moderate
Offensive Language - Severe
Substance Use - Mild
Disturbing & Intense Scenes - Mild
➱ TRIVIA
+ Eddie Murphy improvised many of his lines, contributing to the film's energetic and comedic tone.
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