Film Review – Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

30 years is a long time to wait for a “Beverly Hills Cop” sequel, but perhaps the insane success of “Top Gun: Maverick” is to thank for the resurrection of Axel Foley. Audiences seem to be in the mood for the return of screen heroes from the 1980s, and “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” is more than happy to remind viewers of the charms found in the first three chapters of this series. Nostalgia drives much of the new sequel, with director Mark Molloy (making his debut after years making commercials) in charge of making sure the action is intense and the comedy stays mostly alert. It’s not an entirely fresh offering of Foley-led mischief, but “Axel F” delivers a satisfying return for the character and his crime-busting, quip-launching ways. Murphy is awake and the supporting cast helps the cause, giving the movie some snap as it tries to balance the needs of a modern actioner with the hits of nostalgia the public loves these days. Read the rest at Blu-ray.com