Eddie-murphy

Eddie Murphy has many action movies in his filmography, but how do they all rank alongside one another, including the Beverly Hills Cop trilogy?

The movie is a touch grittier than some viewers might recall, and while it has a great supporting cast, Beverly Hills Cop is utterly Eddie Murphy's show. Beverly Hills Cop was Murphy's first solo star vehicle, and the one that cemented his stardom. [Beverly Hills Cop II - which Venom 2 referenced](https://screenrant.com/venom-2-beverly-hills-cop-easter-eggs-jacket-shirt/) - will be intensely nostalgic to some viewers, but it's aged poorly. [Another 48 Hrs](https://screenrant.com/48-hrs-3-nick-nolte-story-unmade-eddie-murphy/) [ - which needs a third entry](https://screenrant.com/48-hrs-3-nick-nolte-story-unmade-eddie-murphy/) - Murphy went from a relative unknown to one of the biggest stars in the world. Another 48 Hrs has the feel of a project made for the money, but at the very least, it's an entertaining one. While not a total turkey, Beverly Hills Cop III looks exhausted compared to the original two. Metro feels like the kind of grounded, mature thriller Murphy tried (and failed) to make with Beverly Hills Cop III. Murphy is working overtime to make the material work, while Tony Scott brought his trademark visual flair to the piece. It ramps everything about the first Axel Foley adventure up to 11, including the character's tendency to improv his way into comic situations. Like any screen icon, he's had his ups and downs, ranging from the highs of Coming To America to the lows - in more ways than one - of The Adventures Of Plato Nash. Both performers have worst films on their CVs, and to their credit, their chemistry in I Spy is the only worthwhile thing about it. Showtime may have worked in the hands of a filmmaker like De Niro's Midnight Run helmer Martin Brest, but the final film is a slapdash, strained affair that fails short of its aim to send up both the media and the genre.