Bruckheimer knew just what the franchise would require: let Eddie be Eddie and let Axel be Axel.
Murphy slips back into his role effortlessly, clearly knowing exactly what makes Axel Foley tick.
Gordon-Levitt is another fine new cast member, nicely balancing Murphys antics.
Eddie Murphy and Taylour Paige in ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’Melinda Sue Gordon / Netflix
Bacon adds some slick gravitas to his role, which could have been one-note in lesser hands.
Producers are Bruckheimer, Murphy and Chad Oman.
