I just read Going old-school with the VFX on ‘Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F’ - befores & afters. The VFX breakdown while interesting just shows what a waste of money it all is. I mean, how hard is it to spray a bit of water into Eddy Murphy‘s face on set? Instead your blow your money on several artists having to do matchmoving and simulating and compositing for several days.
There is nothing „old school“ about any of it.