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47 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80IGNLuke ReillyIGNLuke ReillyWith a tone consistent with the original trilogy, a straightforward premise that creates space for fresh faces without disrespecting the main character, and a well-paced mix of comedy, action, and silky smooth synth riffs, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F is a highly watchable return to form for Eddie Murphy.
- 80ColliderNate RichardColliderNate RichardBeverly Hills Cop: Axel ' perfectly recaptures the joy of the original two films and is powered by a joyful Eddie Murphy.
- 68The Daily BeastNick SchagerThe Daily BeastNick SchagerFar better than anticipated (or has any right to be), thanks in large part to Murphy recapturing some of the wisecracking magic that originally made Axel a sensation.
- 63Slant MagazineRoss McIndoeSlant MagazineRoss McIndoeIt’s a film of familiar pleasures, but like Harold Faltermeyer’s still infectiously enjoyable synth-pop theme, they do remain highly pleasurable.
- 60Total FilmJamie GrahamTotal FilmJamie GrahamMuch more fun than Coming 2 America. Don’t be surprised to see a fifth film greenlit.
- 60The Irish TimesDonald ClarkeThe Irish TimesDonald ClarkeMurphy reminds us, albeit at a lower temperature, what caused so many heads to laugh themselves off shoulders during his pomp.
- 58The A.V. ClubJarrod JonesThe A.V. ClubJarrod JonesWhat this film provides is easy charms; luckily, those come plenty.
- 58IndieWireDavid EhrlichIndieWireDavid EhrlichIt doesn’t stop “Axel F” from getting the job done, but that’s little consolation in a movie so concerned with the long-term consequences of not caring about anything else. If only “Axel F” didn’t make it so damn easy to forgive it for that.
- 50The Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyThe Hollywood ReporterDavid RooneyWhile Murphy coasts along on charm, his material is just not sharp enough to generate big laughs.
- 40The GuardianPeter BradshawThe GuardianPeter BradshawMurphy’s maverick cop – and his theme music – are back to fight corruption, but four decades on there’s little energy to enliven their formulaic reunion.