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Beverly Hills Cop
1984
Comedy, Drama
1h 45m
A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.
Directed by:
Martin BrestBeverly Hills Cop
1984
Comedy, Drama
1h 45m
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Rated 18 Jun 2008
8
93rd
Believe it - once upon a time, the man we know as Dr. Dolittle, The Nutty Professor, Pluto Nash, and Norbit was the HEIGHT OF COOL. Bruckheimer, Brest, and Murphy absolutely knew what they were doing here: it's incredibly easy to watch, the action and comedy go down smooth as a milkshake, the interplay between the characters (especially Murphy and Reinhold) has become cop movie standard ever since, and you've gotta love that score. 80s-tastic.
Rated 18 Jun 2008
Rated 02 Jul 2012
90
92nd
This Eddie Murphy should hurt today's Eddie Murphy :(
Rated 02 Jul 2012
Rated 21 Mar 2009
90
38th
As decent an Eddie Murphy movie as you'll find.
Rated 21 Mar 2009
Rated 15 May 2014
69
60th
As an eighties action comedy it's pretty solid. But as an unintentional prequel for Blue Streak it's really not very cohesive.
Rated 15 May 2014
Rated 14 Feb 2010
70
37th
It's OK. The plot almost makes sense, and Murphy is very enjoyable. There's no reason the local cops wouldn't have known what was going on, though.
Rated 14 Feb 2010
Rated 28 Jan 2010
85
66th
Eddie Murphy is wonderful, and the plot is pretty good too.
Rated 28 Jan 2010
Rated 17 Nov 2008
69
73rd
From the era when Eddie Murphy was at his madcap best, and playing one of his best parts, this is an extermely enjoyable and entertaining film. The humour is excellent and the film is very well paced, meaning that there is never really a dull moment. Beverly Hills Cop is full of charm, but demands not to be taken seriously to be fully enjoyed, even if it just about stays on the side of slightly plausible. It's strange seeing Murphy in an action scene, but it works surprisingly well. Very good.
Rated 17 Nov 2008
Rated 07 Aug 2008
75
62nd
Despite the utter garbage he's been in lately Eddie Murphy used to be in some really good and entertaining movies. This is most certainly one of them. It's not a superb mastery of anything really but this movie is just downright entertaining as Eddie Murphy plays a colourful (not racist), charming but crazy renegade cop in a town of complete by-the-numbers cops.
Rated 07 Aug 2008
Rated 10 Mar 2008
81
77th
Eddie Murphy, acting as a cop outside of his jurisdiction. I can only imagine the villain's lawyer. "Sure, you can beat this. Eddie Murphy busted you."
Rated 10 Mar 2008
Rated 20 Jan 2008
70
46th
It's a classic and made mucho dollars in its time, but it's also only sporadically funny.
Rated 20 Jan 2008
Rated 14 Aug 2007
3
38th
Funny enough with some good (and surprisingly violent) action.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
30th
I don't remember anything very specific about this movie, but I do remember thinking it was quite entertaining. The "wacky, street-wise cop" premise has become an awful cliché at this point, but this, I suppose, was one of the first of its kind.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
Rated 29 Jul 2007
75
65th
Hilarious and rather underrated from the scores I see here on Criticker. What do people want from this film? It's just about the funniest and best achievement of Eddie Murphy (that I've seen, anyway), and anyone who doesn't enjoy this just.. Takes things too seriously. Good film.
Rated 29 Jul 2007
Rated 13 Jun 2007
80
68th
This script went through every writer in Hollywood, and it's a perfect example of corporate moviemaking. However, this was made back in the days when Eddie was still funny, so he more or less singlehandedly puts it over. It helps enormously that he is smart enough to be generous with his supporting cast
Rated 13 Jun 2007
Rated 08 Dec 2024
75
65th
A timeless action-comedy full of charm, sharp humor, and memorable moments. Its mix of clever dialogue and exciting action remains fresh and fun, making it a genre classic.
Rated 08 Dec 2024
Rated 09 Oct 2024
70
51st
A little awkward but funny and charming.
Rated 09 Oct 2024
Rated 29 Sep 2024
74
52nd
audiovisual 78 acting 70 overall feeling 75 avg 74; świetna muzyczka, dobrze się bawiłem, Axel wyświewający fancy ubierających się ludzi w Beverly Hills to totalnie mood; dobra też rola Berkoffa jako złola
Rated 29 Sep 2024
Rated 05 May 2024
67
21st
If you didn't watch this growing up, it won't be as funny as people reminiscing about it will make you believe. However, it's great in demonstrating why Eddie Murphy was the king of comedy in the 80s.
Rated 05 May 2024
Rated 11 Apr 2023
70
55th
Honestly, just a fun little adventure with Eddie Murphy serving up some S-tier Sass.
Rated 11 Apr 2023
Rated 15 Jan 2023
77
41st
It’s Beverly Hills Cop! Funny and silly and Jonathan Banks is in it.
Rated 15 Jan 2023
Rated 08 Jun 2022
60
31st
A serviceable script is carried by Eddie Murphy and a disruptive (but catchy) soundtrack. You can bet your chickens that without those two elements this thing would have drowned in the sands of time.
Rated 08 Jun 2022
Rated 02 Sep 2021
62
30th
Нарратив - 2 Сценарий - 3 Сюжет - 2 Постановка - 2 Целостность - 3 Выполнение своей цели - 3 Жанр - 3 Атмосфера - 2 Эмоции - 2 Актерская игра - 3 Саундтрек - 4 Синематографи - 2 Визуал - 2 Флоу - 3 Развлечение - 3 Монтаж - 2 Звук - 2 Продакшн дизайн - 2 Костюмы - 3 Оценка - 60 Общая - 63
Rated 02 Sep 2021
Rated 04 Dec 2020
95
97th
Murphy and company are great, the bouncy score sets the tone perfectly, and the screenplay is pure precision. Extremely well made, and wildly entertaining. Oh, and as a fun little bonus John Ashton (Sgt. Taggart) looks exactly like Gus Johnson (or vice versa).
Rated 04 Dec 2020
Rated 11 Oct 2020
90
90th
A definite 80s classic and proof that a synthesizer score can actually rock. Although Eddie Murphy shines in this hilarious tale of the urban, fast talking cop facing off against Beverly Hills spoiled rich power players, the underlying story of a ghetto kid avenging the death of a trusted childhood friend really makes it fly. Bronson Pinchot steals the movie as "Serge."
Rated 11 Oct 2020
Rated 01 Oct 2020
4
17th
I like Eddie Murphy, but this film is not representative of his talent whatsoever. He's a great comedian and makes the best of a lousy script, but ultimately it's still a lousy script and a terrible film.
Rated 01 Oct 2020
Rated 23 Aug 2020
80
68th
It's funny ... this is a very entertaining film that, in pretty fundamental ways, isn't very good. The plot is ridiculously uninteresting. Steven Berkoff is smuggling drugs ... >snore< The dialogue isn't really all that funny on paper. What it has going for it is a really good cast that are firing on all cylinders here, and an insane amount of energy that carries you through the silly plot. Murphy was still early enough in his career that he actually could carry a film through charm alone.
Rated 23 Aug 2020
Rated 10 Feb 2020
60
72nd
This movie was really good. Detective Foley a undercover cop who gets kicked out of the Detroit police department for not abiding by the rules is now in Beverly Hills investigating a murder of his friend. Also not abiding by the Beverly Hills police department, Axel uncovers a drug smuggling operation going down by this art dealer. He solves the case.
Rated 10 Feb 2020
Rated 23 Aug 2019
50
11th
Axel Foley: "This is the cleanest and nicest police car I've ever been in in my life. This thing's nicer than my apartment."
Rated 23 Aug 2019
Rated 07 Jun 2019
70
52nd
Should have had the theme play for the entire film in the background.
Rated 07 Jun 2019
Rated 27 Aug 2018
66
43rd
Eddiebestyet+supercopsliewasworkinLOL+ijustfellinlovewithyoulol+STIRITUP
Rated 27 Aug 2018
Rated 28 Dec 2017
85
83rd
2024'de #IzlediğimFilmler ; 160. Beverly Hills Cop Yeni film hatrına eski seriyi hatırlamak üzerine düştük yollarına :) Bence hala serinin en iyisi ilk film. 9/10
Rated 28 Dec 2017
Rated 25 Sep 2017
15
61st
7/7
Rated 25 Sep 2017
Rated 28 Feb 2017
92
95th
Eddie Murphy stars in this classic piece of 80's cinema. Very much of the era without feeling too dated, the film balances the comedy and charm with the more serious action and dramatic elements seamlessly to one of the most iconic scores ever.
Rated 28 Feb 2017
Rated 20 Feb 2017
50
24th
Predictable. The theme song was pretty sweet, though!
Rated 20 Feb 2017
Rated 01 Feb 2017
70
22nd
I am the main theme from Beverly Hills Cop.
Rated 01 Feb 2017
Rated 21 Nov 2016
66
26th
Watching this 20-25 years after it came out when I was 10-15 years old, I did not connect with it or find it funny. Should probably watch again.
Rated 21 Nov 2016
Rated 19 Oct 2016
71
65th
Less of a comedy than I expected, but pretty neat. The dynamics between Axel and both the villain (in which Axel deliberately and repeatedly put himself in a position to take a shot in order to land one later on) and his Beverly Hills coworkers (where they clearly don't see eye to eye and are even antagonists to begin with, yet all begin to see the method to his madness even if they don't agree with it) work well, and I quite liked his lackeys.
Rated 19 Oct 2016
Rated 22 Aug 2016
30
3rd
I'm convinced that everyone in the 80s was on crack. It's the only way anyone would think this movie was good, or would find Eddie Murphy funny. His laugh will haunt my dreams. That theme song is pretty dope though.
Rated 22 Aug 2016
Rated 04 Jan 2016
97
83rd
Another one of my favorite movies. This is Eddie Murphy in his finest hour.
Rated 04 Jan 2016
Rated 25 Dec 2015
60
48th
As a star vehicle for Eddie Murphy, B.H.C completely delivers. As a film judged on its own merits, however, it's far less impressive. The direction is pedestrian and the story is cliched. Brest relied on the considerable improvisational skills of his cast to elevate the material, and it works to a point, but take away Murphy's charisma and the iconic electronic score and there isn't much there. It's certainly entertaining, but it's no classic. No wonder Paramount keeps delaying the 4th one.
Rated 25 Dec 2015
Rated 10 May 2015
80
77th
It's funny and action-packed with a great 80s soundtrack.
Rated 10 May 2015
Rated 23 Apr 2015
72
59th
I went into this thinking it'd be very dated, and some of it was, but a decent amount of the humor still holds up
Rated 23 Apr 2015
Rated 17 Apr 2015
66
64th
A soft 80s policier. Amusing, not funny. Not one novel or interesting thing happening plot-wise. Yet there's Murphy, giving a great characterization - smooth, street-wise, chill, kinda sweet. This sort of role has become much more aggressive in the decades since. Similarly, I also appreciated the static direction somewhat.
Rated 17 Apr 2015
Rated 03 Mar 2015
75
40th
This film had a lot of hills and valleys. At some points I was jubilant, just loving every moment of Eddie Murphy's weird laugh and crazy demeanor... then I found myself feeling bored. The soundtrack is probably my favorite part of this film, I can't help myself hearing its jazzy synthesized sounds even as I type this review. Judge Reinhold was just as funny as Murphy...
Rated 03 Mar 2015
Rated 23 Feb 2015
70
51st
Vintage Eddie Murphy movie that's pretty dated now but still very funny.
Rated 23 Feb 2015
Rated 23 Oct 2014
85
76th
Fine action/comedy is energised (and made memorable) by Murphy's iconic, charismatic performance, and a loosely structured story and screenplay which provide the perfect opportunity for its star to riff to his heart's content. Perfectly pitched supporting performances help tremendously (especially Cox and Reinhold), and while the ultimate resolution is never in doubt, Murphy keeps things fresh and unpredictable.
Rated 23 Oct 2014
Rated 03 Oct 2014
7
57th
Beverley Hills Cop is one of the most iconic and nostalgic films of the 80's and it has the perfect mix of both comedy and action. Eddie Murphy is perfectly cast and he gives one of his most hilarious, charismatic and quotable performances as Axel Foley. Judge Reinhold in particular & John Ashton offer good support also. It's bizarre to think that Sylvester Stallone was originally inline to star in this film. But recasting him with Eddie Murphy was a stroke of genius and it sill entertains.
Rated 03 Oct 2014
Rated 11 Aug 2014
95
92nd
It's a real movie about the underdog in the rich man's world, and a ceaselessly entertaining one.
Rated 11 Aug 2014
Rated 21 Oct 2013
57
26th
Eddie Murphy giggles through a film in which he plays a cop. Check out a young John Banks as the lead thug type.
Rated 21 Oct 2013
Rated 20 Oct 2013
86
91st
Eddie Murphy is outstanding in this very funny comedy. Murphy is funny throughout the entire film in one of his most famous roles. The supporting cast is also very good here, they also get a lot of laughs. I would definitely recommend this comedy classic.
Rated 20 Oct 2013
Rated 22 Aug 2013
80
79th
Top class action comedy. Not as obnoxiously loud as more recent movies of this type tend to be. Eddie Murphy was awesome back in the 80s, and that theme music is just too good.
Rated 22 Aug 2013
Rated 17 Jul 2013
80
62nd
What happened to Eddie Murphy? He was at the top of his game in the 80's. This movie is a great representation of what a good 80's action cop movie. It has comedy, action, a little bit of drama, and dated racist, sexist, homophobic humor.
I really like this movie, just like most of Eddie Murphy's early work. I have seen this movie at least 15 times, but each time I watch it it is like putting on an old t-shirt - it just fits right and it's always gonna feel good.
Rated 17 Jul 2013
Rated 15 Jul 2013
65
64th
Fun movie and a great example of why Eddie Murphy was the funniest guy in the world for a few years in the mid 80's.
Rated 15 Jul 2013
Rated 08 Jul 2013
86
50th
Probably Eddie Murphy's best movie. It's well-directed and written, he isn't obnoxious or over the top at all. The humor is actually fairly funny and the acting is all great! Good movie.
Rated 08 Jul 2013
Rated 06 Jun 2013
80
77th
Classic Murphy.
Rated 06 Jun 2013
Rated 09 Apr 2013
75
46th
Eddie Murphy at his most bearable stars in a fairly rote action-comedy about a street-smart cop clashing with stodgy superiors. This film isn't a waste of time, but it doesn't stand out enough to be the "classic" I've sometimes heard it called.
Rated 09 Apr 2013
Rated 06 Apr 2013
68
40th
Fun action comedy but a predictable plot makes it occasionally not that interesting to watch.
Rated 06 Apr 2013
Rated 14 Jan 2013
68
42nd
Eddie Murphy ties this film together excellently, playing a loose-cannon stereotype against by-the-book stereotypes in a basic murder-mystery plot. It does however have great action sequences, built on good characterization, and a lot of nice little character moments and improvised comedy. Sometimes it feels a little outdated but never enough to ruin the picture. The famous score is over-used and the baddie could have got more screen time, but it's a lot of fun and very well made.
Rated 14 Jan 2013
Rated 05 Jan 2013
28
2nd
It feels a bit hollow and clinical, does it not? Its always good to see Judge Reinhold in something, though.
Rated 05 Jan 2013
Rated 26 Oct 2012
74
70th
* Casting, Acting : 8
* Script : 7
* Directing, Aura : 7
* Ease of Viewing : 8
* Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
Rated 29 Sep 2012
80
68th
"I was gonna call the article 'Michael Jackson is sitting on top of the world' but now I think I might as well just call it 'Michael Jackson can sit on top of the world just as long as it isn't at the Beverly Palm Hotel because there's NO NIGGERS ALLOWED IN THERE!"
Rated 29 Sep 2012
Rated 06 Aug 2012
7
72nd
Unambitious, but that's ok. It succeeds at nearly everything it sets out to accomplish: it's funny without resorting to crass humor as too many similar movies would do nowdays, it's entertaining without trying too hard to be, and features Eddie Murphy at the top of his comedic powers. As far as action comedies go, this is still one of the best.
Rated 06 Aug 2012
Rated 12 Jul 2012
78
66th
If you can stomach the movie's you-gotta-love-this gusto there's tremendous fun to be had, while Eddie Murphy's mile-a-minute street blather is still dazzling.
Rated 12 Jul 2012
Rated 11 Jul 2012
77
75th
The epitome of 80's humor action family movie. Eddie Murphy at his prime. A must see for anyone fan of the decade or the actor. Made an instant A list celebrity star out of Murphy.
Rated 11 Jul 2012
Rated 17 Jun 2012
85
58th
Funny
Rated 17 Jun 2012
Rated 03 Jun 2012
92
62nd
Awesome action comedy with Eddie Murphy and a classic
Rated 03 Jun 2012
Rated 25 May 2012
75
70th
Why can't Eddie Murphy be in more movies that are this good? It was consistently funny, and the dialogue was especially good. Sounded natural and realistic, and Eddie Murphy did a surprisingly good job.
Rated 25 May 2012
Rated 13 Feb 2012
77
82nd
Best theme song ever
Rated 13 Feb 2012
Rated 19 Dec 2011
70
64th
- recommended
Rated 19 Dec 2011
Rated 18 Nov 2011
60
39th
Anyone remember when Eddie Murphy was funny? This almost brought me back there.
Rated 18 Nov 2011
Rated 29 Sep 2011
60
59th
This film is a bit of the mess, but that might be the exact reason why it did so well at the time of the release, and still is much-loved in that nostalgic way. Alex Folley character is reasonably funny, but I prefer Taggart/Rosewood duo. Oh, and I am sure more people would recognize main theme more than the film itself.
Rated 29 Sep 2011
Rated 06 Sep 2011
80
67th
One of my favourite when I was youger...
Rated 06 Sep 2011
Rated 25 Jul 2011
70
20th
Always had fond memories of this but it really hasn't aged well. 48 Hours is a much better example of a good Eddie Murphy flick. Stephen Berkoff as the villain is about as menacing as a wet sock
Rated 25 Jul 2011
Rated 02 Apr 2011
37
11th
Catchy theme. The banana in the tailpipe gag is way funnier than it should be. Everything else is unfunny and lifeless.
Rated 02 Apr 2011
Rated 22 Sep 2010
69
73rd
Classic 80's. Classic Murphy. Shows its age a bit now, but the bits still work and Murphy's charisma carries the whole thing.
Rated 22 Sep 2010
Rated 09 Sep 2010
57
45th
Maybe it's because the buddy cop movie recipe has been tweaked for maximum laughs and explosions since 1984, but I almost felt like nothing happened in this. Murphy is charismatic, Judge stands around looking conflicted and hesitant, that song plays over and over, and that's about it. I enjoyed reliving the 80's for a couple of hours, but it's an underwhelming movie.
Rated 09 Sep 2010
Rated 05 Jun 2010
45
31st
Tired of your shit Murphy
Rated 05 Jun 2010
Rated 03 Jun 2010
61
64th
Mainly carried by Murphy's personality and the general style of it all. The action scenes are boring as hell and there's no spice or weight on any of the investigation. It's a piece mainly to setup Murphy to do goofball skits and while I'm not totally on board with that... it's cool enough that I can't bring myself to totally hate it.
Rated 03 Jun 2010
Rated 23 May 2010
88
82nd
Fast, funny and a Murphy in top shape.
Rated 23 May 2010
Rated 28 Mar 2010
7
75th
I'll cop to it, I enjoy this movie. You'll go bananas over one scene.
Rated 28 Mar 2010
Rated 13 Feb 2010
70
56th
Beverly Hills Cop reminds me of a Hong Kong action movie like Police Story except replace martial arts with wisecracks and Jackie Chan with Eddie Murphy. Has a few memorable laughs though and it's such an iconic 80's film that it's hard to bash it too much.
Rated 13 Feb 2010
Rated 26 Dec 2009
60
72nd
Watching this for the first time in a couple of decades, it’s definitely not as good as I remembered. In fact it feels like a pretty average mid-80s movie, particularly the flimsy smuggling plot and the silly mansion shootout at the end. It’s not even as if the shaky story was written around the jokes – there are funny moments, but overall it’s just mildly amusing. Still easy to watch though, and holds nostalgic value.
Rated 26 Dec 2009
Rated 22 Nov 2009
75
57th
Eddie Murphy shouldn't be in movies
Rated 22 Nov 2009
Rated 26 Aug 2009
95
93rd
Don't be stupid.
Rated 26 Aug 2009
Rated 25 Aug 2009
65
38th
Floats along, kind of outdated but Eddie is still kind of a pleasure to watch at this point of his career.
Rated 25 Aug 2009
Rated 19 Aug 2009
90
66th
Perfect balance of comedy and cop drama. This is how Eddie Murphy's talent should be used. And Lisa Eilbacher is smokin' hot
Rated 19 Aug 2009
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