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3.0 out of 5 starsGreat transfers, but false advertising on box and lack of bonus features.
Reviewed in the United States on May 13, 2024
I love the Beverly Hills Cop franchise. Eddie Murphy is one of the comedy world's all-time great talents, and these were the movies that made him a mega star. A supporting cast that includes the likes of Judge Reinhold, Gil Hill, John Ashton, Ronny Cox, and Paul Reiser doesn't hurt either. A great mix of action and more comedic elements, these are personal favorites (except the third movie, which is a bit of a mess).
I was ecstatic to own these on 4K, and I'm happy to report the 4K transfers are absolutely gorgeous, with no unwanted tinkering, noise reduction, or frustrating enhancements that are more detrimental than helpful. The films look natural, sharp, detailed, and the way classic films should look on the format.
Unfortunately, this set is far from perfect.
First and foremost, the latter two films have NO BONUS FEATURES. This is despite bonus features being produced for the earlier DVD releases of the movies, so hold on to those if you own them. The first film has some features on both the 4K and Blu-ray copy.
The other big issue is the false advertising. The top of the box clearly states this set is 4K, Blu-ray, and Digital Copies. Here's the problem. Only the FIRST movie gets a Blu-ray copy. The second and third films are 4K only. This isn't the first time Paramount has done this, either.
So the movies are entertaining and look better than ever. But there are no Blu-rays for the latter two movies despite the box saying so, and the sequels also lack bonus features. Get this set when it goes on sale, but don't pay full price.