Beverly Hills Cop, a 1984 production from Martin Brest, is, or at least was, a film that I enjoyed far more than
Coming to America.
It’s still a fun film, but to me, it doesn’t stand the test of time. It looks and feels like an early ’80s film
that hasn’t bettered with bottle age. No do the performances, across the board.
It’s a gorgeous 4k release, in Dolby Vision and DTS-HD MA, but even with those textures found on every
Bruckheimer-Simpson production, and the requisite track that comes along with it, it no longer rings true.
Sorry to be the naysayer on these films.
I wish that Trading Places had been given the 4k treatment. I really like that one.
Image – 5 (Dolby Vision)
Audio – 5 (DTS-HD MA)
Pass / Fail – Pass
Upgrade from Blu-ray – Yes
Recommended
RAH
Robert has been known in the film industry for his unmatched skill and passion in film preservation. Growing up around photography, his first home theater experience began at age ten with 16mm. Years later he was running 35 and 70mm at home.
His restoration projects have breathed new life into classic films like Lawrence of Arabia, Vertigo, My Fair Lady, Spartacus, and The Godfather series. Beyond his restoration work, he has also shared his expertise through publications, contributing to the academic discourse on film restoration. The Academy Film Archive houses the Robert A. Harris Collection, a testament to his significant contributions to film preservation.
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