Although this was originally a project with Sylvester Stallone in mind, the studio didn't have the budget for the action scenes Stallone had planned. That led to Eddie Murphy coming aboard and being more of a comedy than a action piece. Coming off Walter Hill classic 48 Hours, Eddie was both funny and could hold his own in a action piece. Beverly Hills Cop was his first major movie as headlining star and Eddie is perfect for the role. Beverly Hills Cop is a ensemble piece and John Ashton, Judge Reinhold and Ronny Cox are very important and share great chemistry to play off of Eddie. For the genre of action comedies Beverly Hills Cop is perfect and on the absolute A list. Eddie Murphy is at the top of his game with both his comedic talents and as a leading man. His screen presence is undeniable and Beverly Hills Cop was a huge surprise hit dominating the box office upon its release. Stallone did use the material he wrote for Beverly Hills Cop for what would turn into Cobra. This would put Eddie Murphy on top for a long time and for anyone who was a rockstar couldn't walk behind him.
Review of Beverly Hills Cop
