Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.
Cast and Information
Directed By: Martin Brest
Written By: Daniel Petrie Jr., Danilo Bach
Starring: James Russo, Eddie Murphy, Steven Berkoff, Ronny Cox, Jonathan Banks, Judge Reinhold, Paul Reiser, John Ashton, Damon Wayans, Bronson Pinchot, Lisa Eilbacher, Gilbert R. Hill
Genres: Comedy, Drama, Crime, Action
Franchise: Beverly Hills Cop
Country: USA
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Ytadel | 8 93rd |
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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.
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BillyShears | 90 92nd |
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This Eddie Murphy should hurt today's Eddie Murphy :(
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Bmunise | 90 38th |
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As decent an Eddie Murphy movie as you'll find.
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Magb | 65 30th |
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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.
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doctor7 | 75 62nd |
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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.
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cagedwisdom | 75 65th |
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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.
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| 1 | gleeb | 70 37th |
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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.
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Alex Watkins | 3 38th |
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Funny enough with some good (and surprisingly violent) action.
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Grit | 69 73rd |
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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.
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Stain | 80 68th |
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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
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recklessmess | 81 76th |
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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."
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charge | 100 95th |
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this is the best film
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billkerwin | 85 66th |
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Eddie Murphy is wonderful, and the plot is pretty good too.
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| 1 | davisty69 | 89 84th |
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Eddie murphy classic
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Paxton | 69 56th |
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As an eighties action comedy it's pretty solid. But as an unintentional prequel for Blue Streak it's really not very cohesive.
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| Average Percentile 52.16% from 6222 Ratings |  |