"Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F" marks Eddie Murphy's return as the iconic character Axel Foley after nearly 30 years. It is also a reunion with familiar faces like John Ashton's John Taggart and Judge Reinhold.
A daughter-father relationship storyline adds emotional depth to Axel's character. He returns to Beverly Hills to protect his daughter Jane, a criminal defense attorney whose life is threatened.
Axel gets tangled in a dangerous conspiracy involving an attempted robbery at a Red Wings hockey game.
Early reviews for "Axel F" are mixed, with some praising it as better than the third installment, while others criticize it as joyless and mediocre.
While some critics find "Axel F" forgettable and lacking the magic of the 1980s movies, others consider it a nostalgic and enjoyable watch for fans.
"Axel F" is currently streaming on Netflix.
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