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: Even Murphy himself later admitted the film was "soft," citing a villain who wasn't menacing enough and lower personal stakes for Axel compared to the previous movies. Fun Facts & Hidden Gems

: A major blow to the film's dynamic was the absence of John Taggart (played by John Ashton), who couldn't join due to scheduling conflicts with the movie Little Big League . Beverly Hills Cop 3

Wonder World or Blunder World? Revisiting Beverly Hills Cop III : Even Murphy himself later admitted the film

The story kicks off in Detroit when Axel’s boss, Inspector Douglas Todd, is murdered during a routine car theft bust. The trail leads Axel back to Beverly Hills, where he discovers a massive counterfeiting operation hidden inside , a popular Los Angeles amusement park. Inspector Douglas Todd