Beverly Hills Cop II

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Beverly Hills Cop II

R

Released May 20, 1987

1h 43m

Action

Comedy

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The hard-nosed Detroit cop from the original film returns to Los Angeles to help solve another case. This time he must direct his efforts towards unraveling the Alphabet Crimes, a series of robberies committed by leather-jacketed punks. The investigation puts him on the trail of an illegal arms dealer and his hit lady.

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Critics Consensus

Eddie Murphy remains appealing as the wisecracking Axel Foley, but Beverly Hills Cop II doesn't take him -- or the viewer -- anywhere new enough to justify a sequel.

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Leonard Maltin

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Any comedy [as] good [as Beverly Hills Cop] warrants a better follow-up than this, and I can’t understand why audiences didn’t feel cheated by this second-rate retread.

Rated: 1/4

Aug 5, 2022

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Henry Sheehan

Chicago Reader

It’s possible Scott felt he had nothing to work with. The film’s plot, such as it is, barely exists...

Rated: 2/4

May 10, 2022

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Why do filmmakers try to improve on the original with louder music, bigger stunts, grosser situations? Such questions come to mind on viewing Beverly Hills Cop II, Paramount's attempt to renew its 1985 gold mine.

Apr 3, 2019

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Cory Woodroof

For the Win (USA Today)

Once you really get going with the story, this is a dutiful sequel with a good bit to like.

Jul 16, 2024

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Casey Chong

Casey's Movie Mania

[For] all the recycled themes and storytelling beats, it’s hard to deny Tony Scott’s signature visual prowess injected into this sequel. The movie also benefits from higher stakes, better action set pieces and a killer soundtrack.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 4, 2024

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Douglas Davidson

Elements of Madness

... "Beverly Hills Cop II" should feel like more of the same, yet it still manages to become its own story.

May 17, 2022

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Mark W

Worth a watch although nowhere near as good as the first.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/14/24

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Tim M

Beverly Hills Cop II remains perfectly diverting buddy cop fare, but its strict adherence to formula makes for diminishing returns.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

07/24/24

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Regal R

70/100 - worth a watch, not a terrible film but cliche and not as good as the first.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Eye C

Tony Scott elevates the concept to a new level, with a great editing, a best script. And, without losing the humor, bring some gravitas to the story. Way better than the first one.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/21/24

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Gerry B

My favourite of the 3. Great movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/08/24

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Kizza X

Charmless and shouty. Painful to watch.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/06/24

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Synopsis

The hard-nosed Detroit cop from the original film returns to Los Angeles to help solve another case. This time he must direct his efforts towards unraveling the Alphabet Crimes, a series of robberies committed by leather-jacketed punks. The investigation puts him on the trail of an illegal arms dealer and his hit lady.

Director: Tony Scott
Producer: Jerry Bruckheimer, Don Simpson
Screenwriter: Larry Ferguson, Warren Skaaren
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Eddie Murphy Productions, Don Simpson/Jerry Bruckheimer Films
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 20, 1987, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 4, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $151.7M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Sound Mix: Surround
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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