Police Academy 2 : Au boulot !

I remember seeing Police Academy 2 ages ago, and hard to believe it was released in 1985. Anyway, the fun is still there, and whilst not as hilarious as the original, it still has its moments for sure.

Perhaps a reboot is in order with British actors, such as the acclaimed actor Danny Dyer.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment was the last film to be remotely funny out of the further Academy films. No wonder almost every single orignal cast member dropped after the 4th film. My favorite character in this film however, and the only being who made it funny, was Bob Goldthwait. He and his raspy voice are hilarious, and make this film worth watching. I saw it on at 1 am once. I guess it's the only time slot the channel figure that no one will be watching. Anyway, it's worthy of a one time viewing, as the first, though they are both rip-offs of the film stripes. But still, see 1 & 2 once, and don't bother with the rest. 2.5/5 stars.

JOHN ULMER

I was always surprised that we didn't get Goonies part 2, it's fair to say in the 1980's, if a film was a success, a sequel was on the way. I still love the original, and I'm also a big fan of the first sequel. They retain the cast, but also add to it, the elements that made the first very funny are still here. There are definitely some funny scenes, the shower gel being the best, the removal of weapons, and generally every scene that features Zed. It won't be for everyone, and you get the impression it was put together quickly to cash in on the first, but it is funny, and it retains the spirit of the original.

I still find it funny. 7/10

Of course I have seen the 1985 slapstick comedy "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" before, several times actually. But I needed no persuasion to return to watch the movie again, as I opted to do so here in 2025.

Writers Barry W. Blaustein and David Sheffield put together a good script that combines a good story with funny situations and memorable characters.

There are some good laughs throughout the course of the movie, delivered by a combination of characters, dialogue and situations.

The acting performances in "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" are good, and the cast ensemble is equally good. You are in good company here with the likes of Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith, David Graf, Michael Winslow, Marion Ramsey, Howard Hesseman, Art Metrano, Bobcat Goldthwait, Julie Brown, Lance Kinsey, Jason Hervey and George Gaynes.

If you haven't already watched this 1985 movie and you get the chance, it is a movie well-worth spending 87 minutes on watching.

My rating of directors Jerry Paris and James Signorelli 1985 movie "Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment" lands on a six out of ten stars.

Police Academy 2 (1985) was quickly rushed into production to capitalize upon the surprisingly successful first film. The recruits have finally graduated from the academy and are now assigned positions throughout the city. Crime is rampant and the people are afraid to leave their homes because of a local crime wave. A group of young punks (led by Bobcat Goldwait) have recently assaulted the chief of police (Howard Hesseman). With the city in turmoil and with his job being threatened by the Chief's right hand man, he turns to the new recruits to help clean up the city.

I hate it when they franchise a movie and tone down the raunchy humor and crude manners, elements that made the first one a success. The movie is funny but it's not as good as the first film. Sadly the creativity and humor of the Police Academy films goes down the eventual slippery slope. By the fifth film the series becomes very unwatchable and extremely redundant. Even though it's a step down from the first film, it's still entertaining.

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