Eddie Murphy Breaks Down the ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ Scene That Everyone Got Wrong

In the Netflix documentary Being Eddie, Eddie Murphy‘s life is put under the microscope, revealing the highs and lows of his remarkable journey, with every triumph and tragedy laid bare for fans to witness.

In the film, the focus turns to the pivotal moments that transformed Murphy from a rising comedian into a full-fledged cultural icon, particularly the massive success of 1984’s Beverly Hills Cop. The pic follows fast-talking Detroit detective Axel Foley as he heads to Beverly Hills to investigate his friend’s murder, clashing with local cops while uncovering a major crime operation.