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Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor SPOILER WARNING: This story mentions major spoilers for “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,” now streaming on Netflix. Axel Foley is back in Beverly Hills, and so is Eddie Murphy. “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” director Mark Molloy set out to make a film with the same feeling and tone as the 1984 classic “Beverly Hills Cop” and its 1987 sequel, “Beverly Hills Cop 2.” He calls the latest film in the franchise, “My love letter to the first two films.” Molloy recruited Jahmin Assa, the film’s production designer, to pay tribute to those earlier chapters in numerous ways.

2021’s “Coming 2 America,” the misguided sequel to “Coming To America,” it’s understandable that viewers approach Eddie Murphy’s new “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” with some trepidation.Unfortunately, they’re right to.Netflix has, once again, gotten its greedy hands on a cherished title, tossed in some celebs and lazily devalued it into an algorithmic afterthought.Everything uniquely special and hilarious about the 1984 fish-out-of-water hit is gone, replaced by commodity streaming mush that looks like every other ho-hum action-comedy right now.Another mediocre nostalgia grab.More and more I ask, though: How nostalgic is it, really, to see our favorite characters return worn out and weary in forgettable films? Who does that make feel good? Not me!Problem No. 1 is that Detroit police officer Axel Foley (Murphy) hasn’t changed enough since 1994’s dismal “Beverly Hills Cop III.”The only substantive difference is that he has an estranged adult daughter named Jane (Taylour Paige), a defense attorney in Beverly Hills, who gets into a dicey situation with a drug cartel.That’s why he leaves Michigan for the luxe California enclave, where director Mark Molloy stages overly wacky chase scenes (a helicopter flying in traffic) and beats tired gags to death.Axel desperately needed some new shtick.

It is hard to believe it has been 40 years since Eddie Murphy first exploded onto the screen as one of his signature characters, Axel Foley, in 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop. But even if that 22 year old is now 63, he is still on the beat and doesn’t miss a beat all these years later in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, almost seeming to have stopped time with this character who is just as funny, sharp and entertaining as ever.

Eddie Murphy's latest Beverly Hills Cop instalment has been met by rave reviews from fans.

Todd Gilchrist editor First released in 1984, Martin Brest’s “Beverly Hills Cop” was one of the defining movies of its decade, and a huge stepping stone (along with “48 Hrs.” and “Trading Places”) toward stardom for Eddie Murphy. It not only spawned two sequels over the next decade, but set a template for action comedies that persists today. “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” marks the overdue fourth installment in the franchise and introduces with it a director to watch: Mark Molloy.

Netflix has dropped the first official trailer for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F – you can watch it above.The fourth instalment of the franchise sees Eddie Murphy return as the iconic, rebellious cop Axel Foley, along with a host of familiar faces.Characters Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and John Taggart (John Ashton) are both spotted alongside Axel as he returns to LA in the action-packed teaser.In addition to the original characters, we also get a glimpse of Joseph Gordon Levitt as Axel’s new partner. Kevin Bacon can also be spotted, as well as Taylour Paige, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot.The official synopsis for the film reads: “Detective Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) is back on the beat in Beverly Hills.

Netflix has shared a first-look photo of Eddie Murphy‘s return to the Beverly Hills Cop franchise as Axel Foley in Beverly Hills Cop 4.

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Eddie Murphy dressed in his iconic costume while riding in an old Ford Bronco for a scene in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. The 61-year-old donned a black and gray letterman's jacket while sitting in the beat up blue car with an even lighter blue driver's side door. The car sat on a ramp with wheels, bright lights and monitors shining through the cars windshield for the scene.  In character: Eddie Murphy dressed in his iconic costume while riding in an old Ford Bronco for a scene in Beverly Hills Crop: Axel FoleyMurphy seemed relaxed while sitting stationary on the shaded Los Angeles street.  His hair was cut short and his mustache was trimmed neatly as he sat behind the wheel of the car.    Murphy has been spotted filming on multiple occasions over the past few months in the iconic coat with the Detroit Lions symbol on it.  Iconic jacket: The 61-year-old donned a black and gray letterman's jacket while sitting in the beat up blue car with an even lighter blue driver's side door First film: The first Beverly Hills Cop was released in 1984 and helped launched Murphy's career as it told the story of a Detroit cop who investigates high profile cases in the City of Angels Second movie: In 1987, Beverly Hills Cop II was released and followed the comedic detective back to California to help his old colleagues Rosewood and Taggart dissect the shooting of Captain Bogomi (pictured 1987) Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, directed by Mark Molloy, is expected to be released in 2023. The first Beverly Hills Cop was released in 1984 and helped launched Murphy's film career as it told the story of a Detroit cop who investigates high profile cases in the City of Angels.In 1987, Beverly Hills Cop II was released and followed the comedic

Eddie Murphy was spotted working hard on set of the new Beverly Hills Cop 4 film in Los Angeles.The seasoned comedian, 61, donned a Detroit Lions NFL varsity jacket over a yellow t-shirt as he resurrected his character Detective Axel Foley. Appearing alongside him in one scene was Zola star Taylour Paige, 32.Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley directed by Mark Molloy is expected to be released in 2023.

The next installment in the Beverly Hills Cop franchise is continuing to add star power to its all-star cast as Kevin Bacon is set to join Eddie Murphy in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Production on the sequel is underway with Mark Molloy directing. Murphy is back as Axel Foley and will produce along with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films. Will Beall penned the script. Jospeh Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige are also on board with Judge Reinhold and John Ashton Paul Reiser; and Bronson Pinchot reprising their characters from previous installments.

Netflix has announced a number of returning cast members for upcoming sequel Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.Eddie Murphy will reprise his role as police detective Axel Foley in the fourth installment of the franchise, which is currently in production at Netflix after they acquired the rights in 2019.As announced by the streaming service on Wednesday (September 21), Murphy will be joined by his original co-stars Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser and Bronson Pinchot in the sequel.In the original 1984 film, Reinhold and Ashton portrayed Detective Billy Rosewood and Sergeant John Taggart respectively. Reiser played Detective Jeffrey Friedman, while Pinchot is known for playing Serge.Eddie Murphy will reunite with his Beverly Hills Cop co-stars Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot in the new movie Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley.

EXCLUSIVE: The long-awaited sequel to the classic comedy franchise is a go as sources tell Deadline that Taylour Paige and Joseph Gordon-Levitt have joined series star Eddie Murphy in Netflix’s newly titled Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley. Production on the sequel is under way with Mark Molloy directing. Murphy is back as Axel Foley and will produce along with Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer films. Will Beall penned the script.

EXCLUSIVE: The long-gestating sequel to the hit comedy franchise looks to be gaining momentum as sources tell Deadline up-and-coming director Mark Molloy has been set to direct Beverly Hills Cop 4. Eddie Murphy is expected to reprise his role of Axel Foley with Netflix on board to distribute. Jerry Bruckheimer is back to produce.