Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, the new Netflix movie, is a legacy sequel to the original trilogy from 1984 to 1994, starring Eddie Murphy as Detroit detective Axel Foley. The film has garnered an 80% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, the second-best in the franchise, just trailing the original by 2%. The cast includes returning stars like Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Paul Reiser, and Bronson Pinchot, as well as newcomers Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Taylour Paige, and Kevin Bacon.
Audiences and critics alike are responding positively to the movie, praising Eddie Murphy’s return and the fresh take on the franchise. Users appreciate the balance between nostalgia and new elements, with many applauding the film for its humor. Even negative reviews acknowledge the solid cast and entertainment value of certain sequences.
The success of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F marks a return to form for the franchise, earning the first Fresh audience score since the original in 1984. The gap between critic and audience scores is notable, with the latter rating the film 15% higher.
This bodes well for a potential Beverly Hills Cop 5, currently in development, as Netflix may greenlight it based on the positive reception and viewership numbers.
Overall, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F has reinvigorated interest in the franchise, setting the stage for future installments with even better Rotten Tomatoes scores. Fans can expect more action-comedy with Axel Foley in the future, building on the nostalgic charm and comedic appeal that have defined the series for decades.
