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Metro Reviews

1997

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Hostage negotiator Scott Roper's wisecracking personality and devil-may-care manner might sometimes arouse the ire of his sergeant, but he's the only man for the job when a demented killer terrorizes the streets of San Francisco. A textbook role for Murphy, who also executive produces. Read more

Starring	Eddie Murphy, Michael Rapaport, Michael Wincott, Carmen Ejogo
Director	Thomas Carter
Genres	Action/Adventure, Thriller

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- Murphy returns to familiar ground, as a smart, wise-cracking cop, but the style has worn thin through overuse; cast and director go through their predictable motions in an efficient but uninspired manner.
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- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:38
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- - 4
  - 1
  Carry On Cop Killer
  
  I enjoyed this San Francisco version of 'Beverley Hills Cop' where Eddie Murphy's best mate gets slaughtered by the otherwise intelligent and ... read more »
  
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  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 17:17
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- - 0
  - 0
  yes good old murphy at it again
  
  good old cop murphy like bev hills cop youll like this one plenty of action be warned very fast film not for family
  
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- - mukkker
  - 128 reviews
  - broadfields
  - 23 Feb 2011 at 15:31
- - 0
  - 0
  satisfactory good
  
  thrilling, sensational film from start to the end. use of technology and action packed
  
  Report this review
- 756853
- - nigerguy
  - 98 reviews
  - Woodford Green
  - 13 May 2009 at 14:06
- - 0
  - 2
  quite good
  
  considering its one of eddie murphys first films its not too bad
  
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- - FarrukhsHoney
  - 471 reviews
  - Basildon
  - 09 Jan 2008 at 22:08
- - 4
  - 1
  Carry On Cop Killer
  
  I enjoyed this San Francisco version of 'Beverley Hills Cop' where Eddie Murphy's best mate gets slaughtered by the otherwise intelligent and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 467942
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 17:17
- - 0
  - 1
  Go Eddie
  
  I am an Eddie fan and enjoy most of his films. This is a funny film and worth the watch.
  
  Has action scenes in there and a good film overall. Would ... read more »
  
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- - PrincessImp
  - New Malden
  - 04 May 2005 at 19:47
- - 0
  - 0
  Eddie`s on form.
  
  Like a lot of teenagers of my generation(80s) Eddie Murphy was a bit of a hero. Superb movies like Beverly Hills Cops, Trading Places, Coming To America really ... read more »
  
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- - cantosis
  - Morden
  - 16 Feb 2005 at 21:27
- - 2
  - 0
  Surprisingly adequate for a later Murphy film
  
  Michael Wincott always makes for an amusing villain, and his voice is perfect for the role of a villain, hence me watching this. I wasn't paying attention ... read more »
  
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- - Alex Morris
  - UK
  - 02 Dec 2004 at 22:10
- - 0
  - 0
  Hostage negotiator ...
  
  Hostage negotiator Scott Roper's wisecracking personality and devil-may-care manner might sometimes arouse the ire of his sergeant, but he's the only ... read more »
  
  Report this review
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  - MANCHESTER
  - 21 Jul 2004 at 06:34
- - 1
  - 0
  Metro - Eddie at his best
  
  It Eddie back in the days when he's a cop.
  
  Shouldnt be missed!!!!!
  
  just sit back and enjoy
  
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  - Hemel Hempstead
  - 14 Jul 2004 at 11:48
- - 1
  - 0
  THIS IS ONE OF EDDIE ...
  
  THIS IS ONE OF EDDIE MURPHY'S FIRST FILMS WHERE HE'S PLAYING A SERIOUS ROLL,NOT A MINDBLOWING STORYLINE BUT A KICKING FILM WITH PLENTY OF ACTION,IF YOUR... read more »
  
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  - WILLENHALL
  - 03 Jul 2004 at 23:59
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- - 4
  - 1
  Carry On Cop Killer
  
  I enjoyed this San Francisco version of 'Beverley Hills Cop' where Eddie Murphy's best mate gets slaughtered by the otherwise intelligent and ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 467942
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  
  [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Charles Brickley
  - Andover, Hampshire England
  - 21 Aug 2007 at 17:17
- - 2
  - 0
  Surprisingly adequate for a later Murphy film
  
  Michael Wincott always makes for an amusing villain, and his voice is perfect for the role of a villain, hence me watching this. I wasn't paying attention ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 57085
- - Alex Morris
  - UK
  - 02 Dec 2004 at 22:10
- - 1
  - 0
  Metro - Eddie at his best
  
  It Eddie back in the days when he's a cop.
  
  Shouldnt be missed!!!!!
  
  just sit back and enjoy
  
  Report this review
- 10503
- - a customer
  - Hemel Hempstead
  - 14 Jul 2004 at 11:48
- - 1
  - 0
  THIS IS ONE OF EDDIE ...
  
  THIS IS ONE OF EDDIE MURPHY'S FIRST FILMS WHERE HE'S PLAYING A SERIOUS ROLL,NOT A MINDBLOWING STORYLINE BUT A KICKING FILM WITH PLENTY OF ACTION,IF YOUR... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 40147
- - a customer
  - WILLENHALL
  - 03 Jul 2004 at 23:59
- - 0
  - 0
  Hostage negotiator ...
  
  Hostage negotiator Scott Roper's wisecracking personality and devil-may-care manner might sometimes arouse the ire of his sergeant, but he's the only ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 41729
- - a customer
  - MANCHESTER
  - 21 Jul 2004 at 06:34
- - 0
  - 0
  Eddie`s on form.
  
  Like a lot of teenagers of my generation(80s) Eddie Murphy was a bit of a hero. Superb movies like Beverly Hills Cops, Trading Places, Coming To America really ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 323393
- - cantosis
  - Morden
  - 16 Feb 2005 at 21:27
- - 0
  - 0
  satisfactory good
  
  thrilling, sensational film from start to the end. use of technology and action packed
  
  Report this review
- 756853
- - nigerguy
  - 98 reviews
  - Woodford Green
  - 13 May 2009 at 14:06
- - 0
  - 0
  yes good old murphy at it again
  
  good old cop murphy like bev hills cop youll like this one plenty of action be warned very fast film not for family
  
  Report this review
- 967131
- - mukkker
  - 128 reviews
  - broadfields
  - 23 Feb 2011 at 15:31
- - 0
  - 1
  Go Eddie
  
  I am an Eddie fan and enjoy most of his films. This is a funny film and worth the watch.
  
  Has action scenes in there and a good film overall. Would ... read more »
  
  Report this review
- 333348
- - PrincessImp
  - New Malden
  - 04 May 2005 at 19:47
- - 0
  - 2
  quite good
  
  considering its one of eddie murphys first films its not too bad
  
  Report this review
- 511024
- - FarrukhsHoney
  - 471 reviews
  - Basildon
  - 09 Jan 2008 at 22:08

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  Hostage negotiator Scott Roper's wisecracking personality and devil-may-care manner might sometimes arouse the ire of his sergeant, but he's the only man for the job when a demented killer terrorizes the streets of San Francisco. A textbook role for Murphy, who also executive produces....