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The Beverly Hills Cop Phenomenon: Exploring the Axel F Sequel

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Get ready for a wild ride with Eddie Murphy in the latest Beverly Hills Cop installment, Axel F! From nostalgia to new energy, this movie has it all. Dive into the action-comedy franchise and discover the secrets behind the sequel's success!

The iconic Beverly Hills Cop franchise is back with a bang in the latest installment, 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F.' Despite some flaws, the movie delivers an enjoyable retread, bringing back the familiar rhythms that fans have come to love. Director Mark Molloy sheds light on Eddie Murphy's return to the roots of the sequel, 40 years after the original release, adding a fresh perspective to the beloved series.

Critics are divided on Eddie Murphy's performance in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F,' with mixed reviews highlighting both nostalgia and a lack of energy in the film. The soundtrack, featuring classics like Glenn Frey's hits and The Pointer Sisters' 'The Neutron Dance,' adds to the overall vibe, enhancing the experience of watching Axel Foley back in action.

For those looking to revisit the entire Beverly Hills Cop saga, 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' serves as a perfect gateway. Eddie Murphy's charisma as Axel Foley remains unmatched, drawing viewers into the world of action and comedy that defines the franchise. Director Mark Molloy's homage to the iconic imagery of the series adds depth to the sequel, giving fans a satisfying cinematic experience.

In a surprising twist, the new Beverly Hills Cop movie on Netflix features a scene where Eddie Murphy is handcuffed by his real-life daughter, Bria, adding a personal touch to the film. With a mix of old-school charm and modern storytelling, 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' promises to captivate both longtime fans and new audiences alike.

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Review: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Is an Enjoyable Retread (Vulture)

You can (justifiably) complain about the flaws in Netflix's new 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie, or you can relax and groove on its recycled rhythms.

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Director On Eddie Murphy And Making An ... (Forbes)

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” director Mark Molloy discusses Eddie Murphy and how he brought the sequel back to its roots 40 years after the release of the ...

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F: Critics split on Eddie Murphy's new film (BBC News)

Many reviews praised the film for inspiring feelings of nostalgia, but some said it lacked energy.

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Soundtrack: From Glenn Frey to The ... (Deadline)

Cue the Beverly Hills Cop main theme, the Pointer Sisters' “The Neutron Dance” and many more as Eddie Murphy reprises his role of Axel Foley in the fourth ...

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The Beverly Hills Cop Movies May Not Be What You Remember (Slate Magazine)

Foley, a Detroit police officer conducting his own freelance investigation in California, just convinced the two straitlaced local officers to join him in a ...

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A Guide to Watching Every Beverly Hills Cop Movie, Including Axel F (menshealth.com)

'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' marks the return of Eddie Murphy's action-comedy franchise. Here's how you can watch every film in the series and what to know.

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Director Discusses the Eddie Murphy ... (Variety)

'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' director Mark Molloy discusses how he drew upon franchise iconography for his action-comedy sequel.

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Suffolk producer remixes theme for Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop (BBC News)

Phil Harding says he is excited about watching the new Eddie Murphy film.

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F': Eddie Murphy's scene with his real ... (Business Insider)

Director Mark Molloy recalls the scene in the latest Beverly Hills Cop movie on Netflix in which Murphy is handcuffed by his real-life daughter, Bria.

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Plugged In)

In Theaters. TBD · Cast. Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley; Taylour Paige as Jane Saunders; Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Det. Bobby Abbott; Judge Reinhold as Billy Rosewood; ...

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From 1985: Denby on the Bad Lessons of Beverly Hills Cop II (Vulture)

In 1985, David Denby wrote about the bad habits Hollywood was learning from the huge success of Beverly Hills Cop II—to trust executive notes over ...

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Sequel Explained—Does Axel Survive ... (Forbes)

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F on Netflix. Eddie Murphy and the Beverly Hills Cop crew is back. The actor reprised his iconic role as ...

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F': Eddie Murphy Hearts the Eighties. A Lot (Rolling Stone)

The actor's return to the franchise that made him a megastar is a whole lotta Murphy — and even more Netflix-produced nostalgia. Hard pass.

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Eddie Murphy Rides Again in 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' (WYSO)

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F finally arrives after years of its production being stalled by various factors.

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The 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' stunts were real, not CGI (Business Insider)

Director Mark Molloy explains why he refused to use CGI for the action sequences in the new "Beverly Hills Cop" movie.

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Next up for Eddie Murphy? Possibly another 'Beverly Hills Cop ... (USA TODAY)

After 30 years, there's finally a fourth 'Beverly Hills Cop' movie. Is the next one teed up for Netflix? Eddie Murphy says he's game.

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“Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” Director Mark Molloy on Capturing That ... (Motion Picture Association)

Director Mark Molloy is just as much a fan of "Beverly Hill Cop" as you are.

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'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' Soundtrack: All the Songs in the Netflix ... (TheWrap)

From the film's theme “Here We Go” by Lil Nas X – which samples the iconic “Axel F” theme from the original films – to Bob Seger, Mary J. Blige, and Big Sean, ...

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Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F cast – New and returning stars in Netflix ... (Radio Times)

Eddie Murphy as Axel Foley; Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Detective Bobby Abbott; Kevin Bacon as Captain Cade Grant; Taylour Paige as Jane Saunders; Judge Reinhold as ...

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Review: 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F': The heat is gone, replaced by ... (Santa Rosa Press Democrat)

While it's easy to view "Axel F" as a calculated cash grab, it's clear that star Eddie Murphy possesses an affection for the title character.

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Beverly Hills Cop and Eddie Murphy are back, with a debut ... (ABC News)

Mark Molloy moved to LA a decade ago to pursue his dream of directing a Hollywood feature film. But it was an advertisement he made that helped him score ...

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Reviews of 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' deem 4th installment a mere ... (New York Daily News)

Eddie Murphy has returned to the "Beverly Hills Cop" saga that helped catapult him to stardom, but critics aren't convinced the fourth installment is a ...

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Murphy makes fun return in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (RTE.ie)

Back as Axel Foley after a gap of 30 years, Eddie Murphy (almost) rolls back the years in a sequel that's short on surprises but packs a comic punch.

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The 'Beverly Hills Cop' Legacy Is More Problematic Than You ... (Daily Beast)

Eddie Murphy dubbed the original movie the first Black blockbuster, but its significance in the industry is way more complicated—as the new Netflix sequel ...

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