Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F | Netflix

Thekwango · 14 Dec 2023 at 19:53

throwaway4372 said:
Netflix only, therefore I won't see it and don't care.

So why post in the thread at all?!

I could have sworn John Ashton was dead!! They better not ‘modernise’ the crap outta this.

throwaway4372 · 14 Dec 2023 at 20:01

Thekwango said:
So why post in the thread at all?!

Why not. It's totally legitimate to react to Netflix-only. Striking difference to the first time round when you could walk into any cinema.

Stu999 · 14 Dec 2023 at 20:16

Zzzzzzzzz

robj20 · 14 Dec 2023 at 20:24

I'd put money on it being rubbish.
1 and 2 are amongst my favourite films. 3 not so much.
Netflix only is worrying.

VincentHanna · 14 Dec 2023 at 20:35

Thekwango said:
I could have sworn John Ashton was dead!! They better not ‘modernise’ the crap outta this.

He looked old but was only 36 when the first movie was released, so probably only 35 when they filmed it

ianh · 14 Dec 2023 at 20:38

I'm genuinely torn - I love the originals and I'm really glad to see "the gang" back together but, just like with his recent-ish Coming to America sequel, I can't help but feel it's going to be an awful "cash gab" based on nostalgia rather than it being an actually good story/film.

ElliorR · 14 Dec 2023 at 22:10

I am so looking forward to this. The original is probably the best Eddie Murphy film along with 48 Hours. I’ll assume it’ll be really good until proven otherwise.

MCFC_ANDY · 14 Dec 2023 at 23:08

ianh said:
I'm genuinely torn - I love the originals and I'm really glad to see "the gang" back together but, just like with his recent-ish Coming to America sequel, I can't help but feel it's going to be an awful "cash gab" based on nostalgia rather than it being an actually good story/film.

bar 3, 3 was a utter clusterf**k :cry:

chrismscotland · 15 Dec 2023 at 00:19

As long as they don't mess with the tune!
Should be a laugh, liked all 3 movies although I actually think 3 was the first one I saw

Flibster · 15 Dec 2023 at 15:05

Well that definitely looks like it's going to be one of the films of all time.

ivrytwr3 · 15 Dec 2023 at 15:26

1984, now in 2023 and Axel is still only a detective? Not sure how they are going to explain that.

Axel and especially Taggart should be enjoying their police pensions by now

Gerard · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:01

ivrytwr3 said:
1984, now in 2023 and Axel is still only a detective? Not sure how they are going to explain that.

Axel and especially Taggart should be enjoying their police pensions by now

Might not be set in 2023 for all we know.

Junglist · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:04

Is this going to be more Dolomite or more 'You People'?

Please be good!

cu3ed · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:06

MCFC_ANDY said:
bar 3, 3 was a utter clusterf**k

Read recently how even the director didn't know what he was filming, studio wanting more of the same as before, which is good, but Murphy didn't want to do any of the comedy elements of the first two to be seen more as a "serious actor", he said it was surreal trying to film it.

ivrytwr3 · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:48

Gerard said:
Might not be set in 2023 for all we know.

Well no idea how they are going to explain Taggart looking like they just wheeled him out of an old folks home if it isn't sent in the present - multiverse?

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Gerard · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:52

ivrytwr3 said:
Well no idea how they are going to explain Taggart looking like they just wheeled him out of an old folks home.

Could be set around 10 years ago or something to explain how they're still (presumably in the case of Taggart) active and not filling out bus pass forms.

ivrytwr3 · 15 Dec 2023 at 16:54

Gerard said:
Could be set around 10 years ago or something to explain how they're still (presumably in the case of Taggart) active and not filling out bus pass forms.

Mmmmmm, not sure about that - but maybe. I did read on another site that Axel is a Lieutenant in the new movie.

MookJong · 18 Dec 2023 at 08:17

keef247 said:
The 2nd film is awesome? The 3rd not so much, but Judge gave it his best, this 1 has everyone bar the original chief back, so it has major potential IF done right...

The first film has far more grit and weight, the second is much more goofball and played for laughs.

Removed User 345456 · 18 Dec 2023 at 10:21

MookJong said:
The first film has far more grit and weight, the second is much more goofball and played for laughs.

Yes, but it's a sequel it's allowed. There's still enough severity with their friend being shot etc etc to be serious when it counts, and still has the firsts ability to shift from humour to serious, plus the bond that's built up is very relatable after the first ones ended by the time the 2nd finishes, you can tell they've become true friends who care about each other, I like how believable that was.

MookJong · 18 Dec 2023 at 10:27

keef247 said:
Yes, but it's a sequel it's allowed. There's still enough severity with their friend being shot etc etc to be serious when it counts, and still has the firsts ability to shift from humour to serious, plus the bond that's built up is very relatable after the first ones ended by the time the 2nd finishes, you can tell they've become true friends who care about each other, I like how believable that was.

It's the same kind of thing that happened with Temple of Doom and Ghostbusters 2. The original films are a different beast altogether, then the sequels almost feel like they are made for a wider or younger audience.