I know this goes against the grain, but I did enjoy this sequel to Beverly Hills Cop more than the original. I was not the biggest fan of the first film, it had its moments, but I did really enjoy this one. This one has Foley returning to Beverly Hills to help the friends he made from the first film solve a set of robberies and a cop getting shot. I do not know, but I enjoyed the story more and I also enjoyed the inclusion of Brigitte Nielsen as the bad guy for the piece. She was rather good for a short stretch, but faded quite fast like a lot of actresses. I enjoyed the chemistry between Murphy, Reinhold and Ashton my favorite scene where Axel (Murphy) and Taggart (Ashton) were discussing Billy (Reinhold) possibly having a problem as he had quite an assortment of weapons and gun paraphernalia. The action in this one is really good too and I like the humor a bit more here too. To me it is a better film, but that is me. Most people like the first one better I imagine, I just thought this one had a bit more substance to it than the first film. I think this one is a wild ride and the cast is comfortable with their roles. I am sure we can all agree that it is a better sequel than the third movie.

Beverly Hills Cop is a classic, but this one while not awful was a disappointment in comparison. The set pieces are spectacular, Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold are good together and individually, Jurgen Prochnov and Brigitte Nielson suitably ham it up, the film is assuredly directed and it moves briskly. However, what is missing is a good enough story and a decent script. The story is sadly quite predictable, and the script is also unfunny and lacking sorely in wit. The soundtrack isn't as memorable either and while flashy some of the production values make little impact. Overall, it is okay but in comparison to the wonderful original it is lacking. 5/10 Bethany Cox

I have to say that I found BEVERLY HILLS COP II an improvement over the first film in the series, as it's very much a different style of movie more catered towards my taste. This time around, the emphasis is less on the comedy and more on the action, which is little surprise given the presence of Tony Scott as director.

Scott is, by far, the best thing about this movie. He creates one slick set-piece after another, whether it's a destructive vehicle chase or a climatic shoot-out, and overall his is a film which looks expensive and stylish. Really, this is a forerunner of all those Michael Bay epics clogging up cinema screens over the last decade.

The script is worse than in the original, especially when it comes to the comedy. Although Murphy is better - more confident and assured - as Foley, his routines feel a little repetitive and tiresome especially when he fast-talks somebody in his way for the umpteenth time. Still, the supporting cast is strong and when everyone's having as much fun as they are here, it's difficult to complain too much.