Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment

1985 "To protect, to serve... and make you laugh. America's funniest crimebusters are back!"
5.8| 1h27m| PG-13| en| More Info
Released: 28 March 1985 Released
Producted By: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/police-academy-2-their-first-assignment/
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Officer Carey Mahoney and his cohorts have finally graduated from the Police Academy and are about to hit the streets on their first assignment. Question is, are they ready to do battle with a band of graffiti-tagging terrorists? Time will tell, but don't sell short this cheerful band of doltish boys in blue.

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Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.
Robert Joyner The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one
Ava-Grace Willis Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.
Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.
alexanderdavies-99382 Nothing about this sequel works at all. The script is devoid of any kind of wit and the story is about as exciting as watching paint dry. Even with a short running time, the pace just drags along and boredom soon sets in. G.W Bailey is sorely missed but it's good to see some of the old gang here. Give this one a miss
TheLittleSongbird The original 'Police Academy' was a good and very entertaining film, it wasn't great and will never be one of my favourite comedies or overall films, but it clearly knew what it wanted to be so it was easy to take it for what it was and what it set out to do.None of the sequels are up to the same level as the original 'Police Academy', most of them actually being pretty bad or worse and lose what was enjoyable about the original in the first place. 'Police Academy 2' is one of the better sequels by quite some way and one of the just about tolerable ones. Sadly however the drop in quality from the first is quite significant which is what makes it nowhere near as good.'Police Academy 2' is not without its strengths. The cast mostly do well with what they have. Steve Guttenberg is fun and amiable, and there is enthusiastic support from particularly Michael Winslow, George Gaynes and Bubba Smith. Bobcat Goldthwait's performance is not easy to forget, he gives it his all and while it is a long way from a subtle performance (Goldthwait has never been known for subtlety) he's fun.While the laughs are too far and between, there are a few funny lines and a couple of scenes that work. The highlight is the shampoo/superglue scene, which is actually pretty hilarious and one of the series' funniest moments. The Bruce Lee imitation is also priceless. The score is catchy and infectious as ever.Howard Hesseman clearly looks embarrassed however, and no wonder, and Marion Ramsey is let down by that she has little to do and the writers didn't know what to do with her.Admittedly, there were a few times where the original 'Police Academy' had a few miss moments, the second film has only a few moments that work and the rest misfire. This is due to being poorly timed, feeling laboured and with some abrupt shifts from one to another, parts that are more grossly crude than anything remotely amusing and too much of it has a style of humour that feels far too toned down, which makes the film feel leaden and bland.Production values look rushed, like there were severe time and budget constraints, while what little there is of the story (most of it close to non-existent rather than thin) is an incredibly lazy-feeling replay. There is also a completely redundant and pointless subplot in the final third that really should have been left on the editing room floor. Most of the script takes the dumbness way too far and some of it is pretty puerile. The direction is as barely there as the story.In summary, a disappointment compared to the previous film but better than what would come later. 4/10 Bethany Cox
Uriah43 Due to a dramatic escalation in violent crimes within his precinct "Captain Pete Lassard" (Howard Hesseman) turn to his brother "Commandant Lassard" (George Gaynes) at the nearby police academy for help. In turn Commandant Lassard gives him 6 of his best cadets to help out. What Captain Lassard doesn't know is that one of his subordinates by the name of "Lieutenant Mauser" (Art Metrano) is secretly undermining his efforts to correct the problem in the hope of taking over the precinct. Now rather than reveal any more of this movie I will just say that, even though some of the same gags from the previous movie were recycled, it was still an entertaining sequel for the most part. I especially liked the performance of Bobcat Goldthwait (as the gang leader named "Zed") who I thought added another dimension to this film all by himself. Again, while it wasn't a great movie by any means it was still somewhat enjoyable and I have rated it accordingly. Average.
jacobjohntaylor1 This is a very boring movie. It not funny at all. It so boring. Nothing but some stupid collage hummer with cops. There is no point to this movie. It so boring and badly written. Steve G.u.t.t.e.n.b.e.r.g is boring. Do not wast you time. Do not wast your money. Do not see this movie. B.u.b.b.a Smith. is boring. David G.r.a.f is boring. The acting in this movie is mediocre. I can not believe people like this movie. It so stupid and not funny. Michael W.i.n.s.l.o.w is a good actor but he wasted hit talent being in this awful movie. Bruce Mahler is good actor but he wasted his talent being in this awful movie. Marion Ramsey is boring. The movie is stinky pile pooh pooh. Do not see it.