BEVERLY HILLS COP: AXEL F is Actually GOOD!

[@kevinliu6937]

I loved watching Beverly Hills Cop 4! I loved all the throwbacks to the previous movies! It's funny that his son in law was the one that arrested Axel & also his real life daughter driving around in the lego car!

[@KevinMiller-ol2wi]

1. Beverly hills cop 2. Beverly hills cop 4 axle F 3. Beverly hills cop 2 4. Beverly hills cop 3

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Ooh spicy! I think 2 is still my favorite

[@scott8658]

Surprisingly good, the part 3 we should have gotten. All of the cast seemed to be having fun with this one.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

You can tell when the cast is happy to be there and when they need to make a mortgage payment

[@thegladve]

@@RhetoricalThrill or stay just above the line unless they want to get evicted.

[@thegladve]

@@RhetoricalThrill 27:42, FYI that was a good quality joke, thank you.

[@NelsonVlog66]

Jeffrey:"Watch your ass out there. You're not 22 anymore." Axel:"They love me in Beverly Hills."

[@CodyCameron82]

This movie was really great. I was excited for it but after 3 I had my doubts but I was blown away how great this way

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Me too! 3 is a great example of the fact that bad sequels were not invented recently 😂 And this is a great example of doing it right!

[@KevinMiller-ol2wi]

​@@RhetoricalThrill I'm glad you enjoyed the movie I've seen the movie 2 times already and it was great each time I'm gonna see it again soon plus I grew up with this series I've seen the first Beverly hills cop movie a year after it came out for the first time on VHS tape in 1985 at a time when I shouldn't have seen it because I was 5 at the time I was just a kid same with Beverly hills cop 2 and I enjoyed that one then in 1994 Beverly hills cop 3 came out and I'm not gonna lie I enjoyed that one as well in fact it was my favorite now I have all 3 movies on Blu-ray and I'm definitely getting this new movie Beverly hills cop 4 axle F when it's out on DVD or Blu-ray I've enjoyed your reaction and I really can't wait see the movie again keep up the great work

[@orangeandblackattack]

Always love your reactions because sarcasm is so much part of my personality too. lol. I agree with everything you said. I had my reservations, but I stayed up tonight watching the movie. Then, because I saw your post, I had to do this reaction to laugh with somebody watching it. As a father whose job demanded being away for months at a time, I know I made mistakes. But my job wasn't who I was..it was what I was. I knew I was giving up time with my daughter..and I hope when she is older will understand that. She is only 19 now, so hopefully she can get past things and reconnect before my health becomes too far gone.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Train to Busan had a great line about that - basically that they’ll understand when they’re older. I am very grateful that my husband works so hard to support our family, but it does break my heart when he can’t be there as much as he’d like. It’s a tough balance to work out, but if the love is there I think things tend to work out, and I hope you’re able to find that place with your daughter 💜

[@kylereese4822]

@@RhetoricalThrill The 2 at the reception in the Beverley Hills Hotel are the same 2 from the 1st movie.....

[@gizmofail8163]

Great reaction to a better than expected Achwel F movie. I had no expectastions going into it, but I enjoyed it so much. As you, my fav, although by a tiny bit, is 2, then 1 and F, I have forced myself to forget there ever was a 3rd. Also you got a sub, as I started to write, great reaction and you seem like a wonderful movie reactor to keep an eye out for. Thank you. :) Also, I think it's a nice thought from the production (maybe mostly Eddie) to incl. his daughter and the son in law. If I ever got an offer like that, I would never say no to arrest or tase a dad or (dad) in a movie.

[@orangeandblackattack]

I saw the original at the theaters in 1984 and I LOVED this callback and movie!

[@jefferyoetter6884]

Great reaction ❤

[@SG-js2qn]

Lots of callbacks, and nicely done. I was happy to see them bring back so many actors from earlier movies. The music was fun and nostalgic. Very much in the spirit of the original. I have completely given up on new movies, but I think this one delivered on its premise and promise.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I think caution is still warranted but it’s so nice when something good makes it through

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@RhetoricalThrill Paul Reiser has an extended role in this one!

[@wiseoldman53]

I totally agree with your view of the movie. That's pretty much how I look at it. It was, on balance, a really good movie that did what it needed to do. It was great having the gang back together. I did like how they resolved Axel and Jane's conflict with each other, and I really liked Joseph Gordon-Levitt's character as well. I really enjoyed this installment. Great reaction!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Thank you!

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Sadly we didn’t know this would the last time with John Ashton as Taggart. R.I.P. John Ashton

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I know 😔

[@agarven1]

When Eddie Murphy gets arrested by the 2 women cops. The one that puts him in handcuffs is Eddie Murphy’s real life daughter. When Eddie calls the cop car a Lego. That was not in the script and Eddie said it. They kept it in the movie

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Haha, nice 😂

[@bidwell13]

And his son-in-law “tases” him when Kevin Bacon falsely arrests them.

[@Pharaoh025]

Funny trivia I haven't seen anyone pick up on yet. The scene with the car valet "brother"... He talks off screen to a "Mrs. Weinstein". That's a reference. Harvey Weinstein is the accountant from the 2nd movie who bribes Axel for his wife's parking tickets (but the car was in his name).

[@earthien]

It was SIDNEY BERNSTEIN, not Harvey Weinstein.

[@Pharaoh025]

@@earthien Oh god... Talk about a Mandela effect... I'm sorry 😅

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

You don't have to answer this in the public domain if you don't want to, but I'm intrigued to hear your perspective expounding on 18:22. I have an idea, but the last thing I wanna be is the Dunning-Kruger effect, or however you use it in a sentence. ... Dammit you know what I mean.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Honestly? I’m just kind of mouthing off 😂 Sometimes when I do these I say things that I think the character is thinking, sometimes I’m just being silly. I don’t think I had a deeper meaning behind that one 💜

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

@@RhetoricalThrill My thinking was that it was a reference to a child who seeks the protection and paternal guidance/defence from adversity. I.E. lack of bonding/affection (which I suppose falls under the banner of daddy issues,) abusive adolescent romantic/sexual relationships where the father does not take a stand. Or, just plain mind games to see if the dad tries to work through them.

[@Dhaem16]

This is my "way better than expected" movie of the year.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I noticed after that it wasn’t produced by a major studio - Jerry Bruckheimer and Eddie Murphy produced it themselves. I wonder if that made the difference.

[@dondavi5798]

First time watching anything about it and was not disappointed. Seen others post reviews on it but your ability to enjoy and grasp sarcasm and quick wit is why I decided to watch yours. Everyone agrees how bad 3 was . Eddie even said thats why they quit making them. He wasnt going to do another one until a version came across his desk that had the same spirit and mix of the first 2. Lots of 80's movie guys in that one. Gordon-Levitts role in this one could put him square in the realm of being able to bring action comedies back if he were to find ones that identity politics haven't ruined the scripts for. I could very easily see him doing a Die Hard-esque or Lethal Weapon-esque style movie as the lead.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

It’s an honor, truly 💜 I like JGL as an actor, I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing him in more and I agree he could do a lot with this type of movie!

[@commsense1979]

I agree with you: this movie was a worthy successor to the first two films. Enjoyed your reaction as well. Had me watching KZbin while walking my dog in all this heat lol

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Ewww heat but yay I’m glad you liked it!

[@terrylandess6072]

Oops, haven't seen it and this is no way to see it the first time - glad you enjoyed it and that's enough for me to check it out.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Of course! That’s always the downside to doing a new movie! But I appreciate you coming here 😊

[@terrylandess6072]

@@RhetoricalThrill 'I'll be back!"

[@duanetelesha]

Great continuation of Beverly Hills Cop, wrecking the streets of Hollywood. Fun movie and lots of laughs. great reaction.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Thank you 💜

[@davidisles4009]

I liked it too, good movie.

[@ShuffleUpandDeal32]

Shooter McGavin!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

How is he supposed to CHIP with all that going on? 😂

[@coreyhendricks9490]

Nostalgia vibes in this film

[@TranzparentMethods]

Just discovered this channel, and I love it. Are you from the Detroit area? It sounded like you got a lot of the early references. The intro for Axel F. was a complete love letter to Detroit. The most dastardly Kevin Bacon villain is in 2010's Super, directed by James Gunn. Check that movie out on the channel. That would be really cool!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I’m not a Detroiter but I’m not too far ✋

[@TranzparentMethods]

@@RhetoricalThrill Toledo?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Nah nah, still Michigan, just further toward the middle

[@OrlandoAugustoStock]

Eddie Murphy returned to being Axel Foley forty years after the original film. Certain actors are marked by a character forever.

[@biguy617]

I wish Denzel was in the movie as the new boss for Axel.

[@youngsavagemoney9645]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@otisroseboro5613]

Eddie Murphy Is The Best 💯 Period, Great Reaction Sweetheart ❤

[@joshstewart1649]

Love it!

[@daveftr01]

Excellent decision to react to this. BTW, your time is VALUABLE!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

💜💜💜

[@manueldeabreu1980]

Pure luck gave us two classic films of the 1980's, Beverly Hills Cop and Ghostbusters. Ghosbusters was originally going to be John Belushi in the Bill Murray role and Eddie Murphy in the Ernie Hudson role. Belushi died from a drug overdose. Stallone passed on Beverly Hills Cop. It was offered to Eddie Murphy with a rewrite. Bill Murray was brought in with Ernie Hudson. The Murray role was expanded and the Murphy role reduced, which Hudson was dissapointed. Most likely Ghostbusters would have been a different hit. Beverly HIlls Cop probably more serious, and safe to say, not the monster hit it turned out to be with Murphy. We also may not get that incredibly awesome soundtrack as well.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I knew the Ghostbusters story but I didn’t know about Stallone and BHC, that’s so interesting! Part of me does kind of wonder what that would have looked like but I’m so glad things went the way they did!

[@MrMarvelous1973]

Btw the meter maid that maces Eddie Murphy there is his real life daughter

[@mysterio1570]

RT. Your Red hair and looks is my dream girl in terms of physical features. Keep being you.

[@reni_l]

I enjoyed it as well!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

😊

[@bemindful924]

Hello hello, miss Thrill. I've yet to watch this movie but I'm wondering if there are any Beverly Hills Cop 3 references. Asking because I haven't seen it and only remember 1 and 2 vividly. If 4 is as good as you say then it might be worth watching 3?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

The only reference to 3 is basically a meta joke about how bad it was, there’s nothing from it that you need to know for this one. It wasn’t terrible to me, but it wasn’t good. Pretty much unnecessary, couldn’t get the tone right, couldn’t decide if it wanted to be gritty and semi-realistic or silly 90s over-the-top. I probably won’t ever watch it again but definitely not the worst thing I’ve seen. Hope that helps! 💜

[@bemindful924]

@@RhetoricalThrill Thanks for your thoughts! Three sounds pretty meh so will jump into 4 and catch your reaction after. It's Murphy time!

[@biguy617]

They were doing a test pilot back in 2013 for a Beverly Hills Cop TV series starring a young man as Axel’s son. Eddie makes an appearance in the pilot and they had great chemistry. I am wondering why he wasn’t the one investigating the cop killing instead of the daughter. I think the movie would have been better since they are so much alike.

[@jeffreyrainey1015]

I really can't put my finger on this movie. Partially Nostalgia for Nostalgia sake, it's almost satirical in its depiction of police work in the 21st century, along with our obsession with "okay boomer" and generational memes. Everyone treats Axle as if he's been asleep the past 30 years, when he's been present the whole time. Seeing Jeffrey as the scapegoat made me sad, because it's like they wrote Paul Reiser to be older than he really is. That being said, it is enjoyable, and moviegoers who know nothing about Beverly Hills Cop can get up to speed real quick.

[@90Pekkis]

I liked it despite having totally different vibe of previous 3 movies.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I feel like it was updated just enough while keeping the same flavor 😊

[@BigGator5]

Unfortunately, I want to see this movie for myself. I'll leave a "Like" and watch this reaction at a later time. Go in Peace and Walk with God. 😎 👍

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Of course! I appreciate you dropping by 💜

[@BigGator5]

You're welcome. 😁 Go with God and Be Safe from Evil. 😎 👍

[@kendallcarstens9194]

"Copeland"; wasn't he one of the buttkissing cadets on Police Academy?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I can’t say, it’s been so long since I saw any of them 😂

[@youngsavagemoney9645]

Rip taggart

[@RhetoricalThrill]

😔

[@thegladve]

08:32, about as fast as a golf cart.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

😂

[@lw3918]

The first one was great. Hollywood loves to run a good movie into the ground by franchising them.

[@lw3918]

@PostalOverkill First one geed. The rest were not. And it's lame doing another movie 40 or so years after the first.

[@biguy617]

This movie was OK. I think it would have been better if they got a better director like Edgar Wright or the Jump Street directors.

[@jasonpratt3970]

After seeing this my order is 1,2,F,3

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I think 2 still just edges out 1 for me, but both goated, and F for sure better than 3

[@jasonpratt3970]

@@RhetoricalThrill I do like 2 already had the relationships in place- was I the only one that thought Shrek when he talked about onions and layers?

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@RhetoricalThrill]

It’s pretty good, hope you are also

[@aranerem5569]

Hello love

[@yournamehere6002]

BOWFINGER and DOLEMITE IS MY NAME are superior, check 'em out!

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I loved Dolemite!

[@Gonzalo_Almendra]

How was your day, everything okay? I honestly didn't trust this movie because Netflix destroys historical sagas and it worries me a lot 😞 But the movie isn't bad. It did lack new and classic things in the movie. This movie is better than the third part ❤ What do you think Rhetorical?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I really liked it! It felt like a natural progression and was made with care for the characters. I didn’t expect to like it this much, that’s for sure

[@lamontwilliams4172]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@MrMarvelous1973]

Can we see you react to UHF starring weird Al Yankovic?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

That’s a good idea, I love his music but haven’t seen either of his movies

[@leedaley3404]

Eh, I have to disagree. It was a lazily made movie. But then I am past loving call backs in movies now. The only thing I liked was Murphy being on form and there were a couple of funny moments. But it was barely better than part 3 for me.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

Ah see, I felt like it was more than just callbacks. Sure it has them, all sequels do, but to me it felt like a natural direction for the character and the overall tone was a much better fit. Thanks for the comment! 😊

[@charlesmaurer6214]

Why would anyone watch 3 first?

[@RhetoricalThrill]

It’s not the first time the completionist in me ruined things 😂

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@RhetoricalThrill Wish Judge Reinhold had more screen time? He has an extended cameo then is gone for over an hour and a half and then returns for the end with Axel F and John Taggert the only scene with all 3 of them?

[@SuperMarioBrosIII]

@@RhetoricalThrill And I know Reinhold is 76. 🤗🙏👍🙋

[@Slamnationsbiscuit]

It was all right. Could have been better maybe. But you know it is what it is. They're older. We're older who gives a s***

[@Slamnationsbiscuit]

Now for the hard part just getting a suggestion reacted to 😂😆 lol

[@dolyharianto]

I just watched it and it's kinda boring. Everybody looks decrepit old and tired except Eddie. The daughter has very strange facial expressions and near zero chemistry with JG Levitt. The story is a bit prolonged, could have been made tighter.

[@grahamjackmacpherson6501]

It's not. It's shit. Watched it twice and it's filled with poor dialogue poor action scenes and it's painfully unfunny.

[@RhetoricalThrill]

I clearly don’t agree but thank you for coming by 😊

[@flybriur]

Poor action scenes?

[@grahamjackmacpherson6501]

@@flybriur yeah. Very poorly shot action scenes. The only action scene in the movie that put a mild smile on my face was the scene on the buggy vehicle through Beverly hills before his first arrest, but even that was played too much for laughs and silliness rather than danger excitement and tension. The majority of action scenes were poorly edited, especially that first snow plough chase sequence. It looked awful.