7.8 | / 10 |
| Users | 0.0 | |
| Reviewer | 4.0 | |
| Overall | 4.0 |
A freewheeling Detroit cop pursuing a murder investigation finds himself dealing with the very different culture of Beverly Hills.
Starring: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox| Crime | 100% |
| Action | 41% |
| Comedy | 6% |
Video codec: HEVC / H.265
Video resolution: 4K (2160p)
Aspect ratio: 1.78:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German: Dolby Digital 2.0
French: Dolby Digital 2.0
Music: Dolby Digital 5.1
English, English SDH, French, German
Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (2 BDs)
Digital copy
4K Ultra HD
Region A (B, C untested)
| Movie | 4.0 | |
| Video | 4.5 | |
| Audio | 3.0 | |
| Extras | 3.5 | |
| Overall | 4.0 |
Paramount has released a UHD SteelBook packaging variant for the classic 1984 Eddie Murphy film 'Beverly Hills Cop.' The disc and digital content is identical to that found in the 2020 UHD wide release. See the 'Special Features and Extras' section of the review below for more on the SteelBook's look and feel.


For a full UHD video review, please click here.

For a full UHD audio review, please click here; note that this link points to the 2011 Blu-ray.

I'm a sucker for original poster art, and especially 80s movie poster art, and 80s Cop movies in particular (also think something like Lethal Weapon 2), so of course I am pleased to see Paramount go in this
direction for the SteelBook. This is not the only poster art, but I think it's the most iconic, depicting Axel seated on the hood of a red Mercedes
convertible with gun in hand. The film's title is below, at an angle, in familiar original type. I love it, and I wish Paramount had included a folded mini
poster for icing on the cake, but it's nice to have here and instead of some generic five-minute Photoshop workup. The rear panel simply features a
decorative Beverly
Hills-inspired sign with one of Axel's quotes inside: "you're not gonna fall for the banana in the tailpipe?" again written at an upward angle. The spine is
just right: black with the film's title center.
Inside, the digital copy code is tucked underneath the left-hand-side tabs. The two discs, one UHD and one Blu-ray, are situated on the right in
staggered-stacked formation. The inner print is a two-panel spread that features a still from the film, with Axel on the left and a couple of cops behind
him. It's not the most interesting interior ever, but it's adequate.
For a breakdown of all the included extras, please click here.

The interior could have been a little more exciting, but it gives a good image of Eddie Murphy's Axel Foley, which is fine. But the real star is the simple poster art front panel, which I love. The movie is a classic and the UHD is rock solid. Of course it comes highly recommended!

DVD Packaging
1984

1984

Remastered
1984

Retro VHS Collection
1984

Paramount 100th Anniversary
1984

1984

35th Anniversary Edition
1987

with Bottle Opener and Whistle
2012

1988

2007

Limited Edition to 3000
1973

2014

2015

Extended Cut
2013

2014

30th Anniversary Edition
1994

2012

1985

Limited Edition to 3000 - SOLD OUT
1975

2020

The Unrated Other Edition | Combo Pack
2010

2001

2002

2009

1989

Limited Edition
1987