Last week, as you know, we were able to present our review of Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, where Petter was not impressed and gave a rating of four. During the weekend, I have been watching the comeback of the old Detroit cop, and feel much more entertained.
Even if the film doesn't quite manage to shake it off when the "Netflix feeling" (unfortunately no compliment), I'm still impressed by how the film team manages to offer just the right amount of nostalgia, combined enough new things for it to become a natural part of the series.
Sure, the pace is a little slower, and car chases where Foley razes a major American city to the ground are now exclusively yawns, but Eddie Murphy looks like he's having fun and it's contagious. That doesn't mean I would have given a top rating, but it's a better movie than part three and a dear reunion that ultimately leaves me wanting another movie.
It could definitely have been better - but it definitely could have been a lot worse.