The stage curtains open ...
George Kuffs, a high school dropout, is always on the lookout for a get rich opportunity, but is never able to find the big score. This is a fun retread, basically, of "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Christian Slater. They even gave him a letterman jacket and had the theme song performed by Harold Faltermeyer.
When Kuffs' girlfriend, Maya (played by Milla Jovovich), tells him she's pregnant, he decides to take the low road and leave her. He goes to ask his brother, who's a patrol special police officer, for some money to pursue another one of his money making schemes. But when his brother is murdered, Kuffs decides to take over his brother's district and track down his killer instead. He runs into Maya again and begins to rekindle their romance all the while trying to work with his newly assigned partner, who's basically around just to keep him out of trouble.
This was a pleasantly fun, action comedy with decent performances. Slater does well with a role that really has nothing much to offer. The music, as mentioned before, was done by Harold Faltermeyer who was also responsible for the Beverly Hills Cop sound. It's no secret what mold they were trying to fill with the making of this movie.
This is a recommend. The story was well developed, the love interest aspect was good, the comedy genuinely funny and the action engaging. I enjoyed this movie and will certainly watch it again.
George Kuffs, a high school dropout, is always on the lookout for a get rich opportunity, but is never able to find the big score. This is a fun retread, basically, of "Beverly Hills Cop" starring Christian Slater. They even gave him a letterman jacket and had the theme song performed by Harold Faltermeyer.
When Kuffs' girlfriend, Maya (played by Milla Jovovich), tells him she's pregnant, he decides to take the low road and leave her. He goes to ask his brother, who's a patrol special police officer, for some money to pursue another one of his money making schemes. But when his brother is murdered, Kuffs decides to take over his brother's district and track down his killer instead. He runs into Maya again and begins to rekindle their romance all the while trying to work with his newly assigned partner, who's basically around just to keep him out of trouble.
This was a pleasantly fun, action comedy with decent performances. Slater does well with a role that really has nothing much to offer. The music, as mentioned before, was done by Harold Faltermeyer who was also responsible for the Beverly Hills Cop sound. It's no secret what mold they were trying to fill with the making of this movie.
This is a recommend. The story was well developed, the love interest aspect was good, the comedy genuinely funny and the action engaging. I enjoyed this movie and will certainly watch it again.