From the Archives: David Denby on Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
Briefly

Eddie Murphy's gift of gab and overwhelming energy in comedy showcases how he positions himself at the center of our emotions, making us see ourselves in him.
In 'Beverly Hills Cop,' Murphy's character Foley runs circles around the Beverly Hills police with his mouth, despite being young, Black, and out of his jurisdiction.
Read at Vulture
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