“Legend returns! Eddie Murphy brings back beloved cop character in new Netflix action-comedy”
The upcoming Netflix action-comedy film ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' marks the long awaited return of comedy legend Eddie Murphy's iconic character Axel Foley. Decades after the beloved cop franchise appeared to conclude, Murphy reprises his role as the troublemaking Detroit police detective who gets caught up in exciting new adventures in Beverly Hills.
In the movie, Foley receives a call from his old partner Billy Rosewood who alerts him that Billy's daughter Jane, who Axel has been estranged from for years, has gotten mixed up in some dangerous situations. Axel rushes to Beverly Hills to lend a helping hand and protect his estranged daughter, played by rising star Taylour Paige.
What follows is a thrilling mystery involving police corruption as Axel and Jane team up to uncover corruption within the force led by a crooked police captain portrayed by Kevin Bacon. They get assistance from Joseph Gordon Levitt's character Bobby, a young detective who has history with Jane. Throughout the investigation, Axel and Jane also get the chance to hash out issues from their complicated past and father-daughter relationship.
While the plot follows familiar beats of 1980s action-comedies, Eddie Murphy shines in his return as the wisecracking Axel Foley. Fans will be delighted to see Murphy back in a role he made iconic over 30 years ago. Though not entirely groundbreaking, the film serves as an enjoyable popcorn flick perfect for summer streaming. With Murphy's charisma and an intriguing central mystery, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is one for the franchise's loyal fans.
