Eddie Murphy rocketed to movie star status (and earned a Best Actor Golden Globe nomination) in this acclaimed action comedy that pushes the limits of both genres. Nick Nolte is unforgettable as Jack Cates, a rough-edged Inspector on the hunt for two vicious cop-killers. Unlikely ride-along con Reggie Hammond (Murphy), is given 48-hour leave from prison to help Cates on the case. The laughs fly almost as much as the punches, as both men attempt two very different goals in a short amount of time. This 4K UHD with HDR-10 and Dolby Vision is an essential upgrade of a high-octane classic, approved by director Walter Hill.
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Official Movie Discussion
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How can you go wrong with comedian Eddie Murphy's first foray into Hollywood? What a classic gem and I'm glad to see a 4K release of the movie.
This disc brings everything in the movie into focus, especially compared to previously releases on VHS and DVD, super sharp details, and the color grade with Dolby Vision is just the icing on the cake. Giving this release a must rent for those that are fans of this movie, or buddy cop flicks.
Sound is respectable for such an older release, it won't wak...
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