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12 out of 13 people found the following review useful:
Pretty Good, 15 March 2003

Author: shakey_jake53 from Toronto, Ontario

I finally saw this sequel and it was better than what many people say. Murphy has some very hilarious moments and Reinhold and Ashton were just as good. Also, the action scene's were decent too, though the chase with the cement truck was'nt as good as the chase in the first with the transport truck. I did notice that the film lacked the freshness of the first one but still it was fun to watch.

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12 out of 15 people found the following review useful:
Very good sequel, 6 May 2001

Author: jhaggardjr from Chicago, Illinois

"Beverly Hills Cop II" is the entertaining sequel to the 1984 smash hit. Of course, this sequel can't top the original, but it's still pretty good. Eddie Murphy returns as Axel Foley and returns to Beverly Hills to help avenge the attack of a friend. This movie isn't as fresh as the original movie, but I found myself laughing alot throughout. Plus, the action scenes are well done. Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, and Paul Reiser all reprise their roles from the first film along with Murphy. "Beverly Hills Cop II" is a movie that's loud and noisy at times, but it's funny and entertaining. And it's much better than the disappointing third movie in the series, "Beverly Hills Cop III".

*** (out of four)

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7 out of 8 people found the following review useful:
Better than a lot of people say, 18 November 2001
Author: John O'Neill (john_oneill41@hotmail.com) from Leicester, England

Sequel to the hugely successful 1984 movies, this film was most unfairly slated by critics. I believe in some ways it is better than the original and certainly far, far better than the third installment. The story is, despite what everyone says, very engaging and keeps you watching the whole time. Eddie Murphy starred in Coming to America shortly after this, and then his career took a nosedive, although he seems to be making a comeback. If he is given more roles like this, he'll do better.

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11 out of 17 people found the following review useful:
There's a new cop in town...again, 20 January 2003
Author: Curtis Jones (ChokeslamLLC) from Columbia, SC

Beverly Hills Cop 2 continues the antics of that famous detective from Detroit. This time Axel Foley deals with an evil woman and her accomplices who commit "Alphabet Crimes". Once again, Eddie Murphy gives yet another crazy performance. He does those funny characters again. The action and comedy doesn't disappoint. This is yet another thrill ride. ****stars. (Paramount)

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5 out of 7 people found the following review useful:
Decent enough 'fun' flick, 22 November 2005

Author: The_Void from Beverley Hills, England

The original Beverley Hills Cop is one of those films that remains a cult classic because of the fact that it's such a product of the time it was made. This quintessential eighties style is carried over to the sequel, made three years later, and although part two; like many sequels, never quite manages that same verve as the original film - it still offers a good time, and anyone that enjoyed the first instalment (and who didn't?) will probably have a good time with this sequel too. All the main players from the original film have been rounded up once again, with Eddie Murphy heading a capable ensemble cast, lots of wisecracks and some gratuitously over the top action sequences. The plot is, as you would expect, superfluous to the style of the film; and much of the movie is simply tailored around it; but anyway, it follows maverick copper Axel Foley and his two California police cronies as they are pulled into a case known as the 'alphabet murders', which involves a robbery, a tall blonde woman and a gun shop owner.

I've got to say that Eddie Murphy's wisecracks were a lot funnier in the first film. While they were still over the top, they were at least sort of believable. Here, however, Murphy goes massively over the top, and it's hard to imagine how anyone that obnoxious doesn't end up with a cracked jaw. Anyway, Murphy obviously enjoys himself; and if you can get by the complete lack of logic, you probably will too. True to style, the action is completely over the top too; with several ridiculous sequences combining to make the movie the entertaining blockbuster that it is. The film lacks any kind of themes or substance, meaning that it will both not please serious film fans, and that this reviewer is running out of steam; but I will say that this movie does have a point to make, and that is simply entertaining it's audience. It may be completely silly, illogical fun; but some movies need to be there just to entertain, and this is one of those. I wouldn't recommend sticking this movie at the top of any must see lists, or going into with huge expectations; but it's a good time, that's for sure.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review useful:
Good sequel, 29 September 2008

Author: SouthParkFan92 from Canada(Montreal, Quebec)

Eddie Murphy stars in Beverly Hills Cop II.I think the first one was a tad bit better than this, but not by much.I think this is a great sequel.Eddie Murphy is funny as usual and so is Judge Reinhold.It also stars Brigitte Nielson and there is even a small cameo from Chris Rock.The film has Axel Foley returning to solve another murder with the help of his two friends from the first film.I think Beverly Hills Cop II is a good sequel to a good action/comedy film and I recommend it if you enjoyed the first one.

Rated R

8/10

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6 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
Murphy's back one moretime with his classic personage and loads of action, 9 December 2005

Author: ma-cortes

In this second film about Detroit detective , the foul mouth and tough Axel Foley(Edddie Murphy) again returns at Beverly Hills to resolve the responsible for the murder of his chief(Ronny Cox)who is gunned down by a tall woman(Brigitte Nielsen).He decides to track down and lead to an alphabet robberies that are masterminded by arms kingpin.As always, he's helped by a pair of sympathetics mates(Judge Reinhold and John Ashton).They'll have to confront against evil nasties(Jurgen Prochnow and Dean Stockwell) and hold numerous risks,odds and dangers. The picture is plenty of action,humor,suspense,tongue in check,shot'em up and is developed with agility and movement and for that is amused. The picture provides fast and furious amusement with spectaculars scenes and unstopped action.Relief comic is in charge of Eddie Murphy but his foul and fast talking creates most big smiles and causing wreak havok on the way.Besides his varied jokes with the sidekicks steal enormous laughs.For that the picture is a ¨Buddy movie¨ although are a trio protagonist.Eddie Murphy as streetsmart detective is top notch, as Axel Foley is his greatest smash hit and converted him in a top international star confirming his position with continued success in the box office.Fish out water formula used in several films is well narrated and originates enough laughter to satisfy the viewer.The giant Briggite Nielsen -just married with Stallone- is attractive and cold.Friends couple,Judge Reinhold and John Ashton, are nice and likable. Director Tony Scott stunningly scoring highest marks on action , the film is correctly made. Motion picture will like to action packed enthusiastic and Eddie Murphy fans.

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6 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
Good action packed sequel, 15 June 2003
Author: Smooth_Cinema from Woodbridge, VA

Beverly Hills Cop II is a great follow up to the classic first film. While the film tones down some of the comedy , the action is upped to the max courtsey of director Tony Scott. Murphy contuines to have good chemistry with Reinhold and Ashton and Brigette Nelson is great the a villanness.

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6 out of 10 people found the following review useful:
excellent sequel, with plenty of action, and funny jokes/improves by murphy and his cast, to make this a fun sequel!, 18 March 2003
Author: senor_small from san francisco california

this was an excellent sequel to the classic 1984 film. eddie is back, but, he is back where he was in the first movie, this time is not out for revenge for his criminal friend, but for her captain bogomil (ronny cox) of the beverly hills ploice department, who is suspended from ploice work, while working on a case known as the alphabet crimes. by a gang of international jewelry, money and weapon smugglers. led by german actor Jurgen prochnow, and bridgitte nielsen, who is ruthless as the leader of the smuggling gang. axel travels back to beverly hills, to hunt down his friends hitman, who shot him. also returning is john ashton as sgt. taggert, and judge reinhold as billy rosewood. teaming up to look for the criminals. but, what makes there mission impossible, is the abusive, new beverly hills chief played by veteran character actor allen garfield. who thinks, the whole mission is uneccessary for the heroes to go after. for this sequel, i like it how the director tony scott, brother of director ridley scott, switched scene to scenes, between the hilarious detroit scenes with inspector todd (gil hill) and jeffrey (paul reiser) who had a scene in the first movie, to be showing off their hilarious talent in this movie. you also get to see more of those guys, cause you only got to see them for a short time in the first. they have bigger funnier parts. jeffrey is asked by axel to watch overe his ferrari while he is gone. then, todd is funny. this film also features more very funny new jokes by murphy, and ashton and reinhold's characters seem to have a much better sense of humor in this movie, then the first. this movie was violent, furious like the first.little more explosions, and gun fight scenes then the first too. it was very funny to see so many improvisations by murphy. much more than the original. the cameos in the film, by chris rock, gilbert gottfried were hilarious. this marked as rocks first major movie. serge from the first was not in this sequel though. the scene in rosewood's house was hilarious. then, how they get his name wrong, rosemound, roseweed. harold faltermeyer comes back to do the musical score. and jerry bruckheimer for the producing. this film was wonderful! great sequel!! this was the last beverly hills cop film of the 80's following 1994's beverly hills cop 3. last movie for john ashton, ronny cox, paul reiser to be in this movie. cause they were not in the third. and for producer jerry bruckheimer, and composer harold faltermeyer. and, last one to have most explosions, big bad mild language, sexual material and most of the supporting cast in the first, and this one who do not return in the 3 movie for over 7 years later. few 80's celebrities, in this film, and laughs to be enjoyed for quite while.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review useful:
Awesome sequel, 12 January 2009

Author: Newsense from United States

*** This review may contain spoilers ***

Beverly Hills Cop was a runaway hit despite being panned by the same established critics that gave Speed 2 and Anaconda 2 thumbs up. The second installment has Axel Foley trying to solve a case involving a criminal who goes by the name "The Alphabet Killer"(played by Jurgen Prochnow) after LT. Bogomil is shot by the Alphabet Killer's hench woman Sally, played by Brigitte Nielson. Later on Axel stumbles on a plot involving oil and a lot of guns. Beverly Hills Cop II is just as funny as the first one but is more visually pleasing. Whether it is the streets of Beverly Hills or an oil field out of town, the picture is sharp. Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold's character, Billy, provide most of the laughs. John Ashton's Taggert is okay on this one. Brigitte Nielson probably played her best role in here as The Alphabet Killer's partner in crime. The action scenes are pretty good but what made Beverly Hills Cop II interesting the most was the suspense. I mean Axel gets so involved in a case that he almost cost, Billy, Taggert and himself a job and he still succeeds. What a cop! Plus under the direction of Tony Scott this movie was bound to be a thrill. You cant do wrong with this sequel to Beverly Hills Cop, pay no mind to the snooty critics who panned it and stay away from Beverly Hills Cop III.

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