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Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment
1985 87 min United States of America PG-13 18+
★5.8
Comedy, Crime
Director: Jerry Paris, James Signorelli
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Description
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.
Budget:
$7.6M
US Gross:
$55.6M
Worldwide:
$55.6M
Starring
Steve Guttenberg
Actor
Bubba Smith
Actor
David Graf
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment is generally viewed as a competent, if slightly inferior, follow-up to the original film. While critics and some viewers find it derivative or lacking in inspiration, many fans consider it the last truly funny installment of the franchise, largely due to the memorable introduction of new antagonists and expanded character dynamics.
| Acting | Bobcat Goldthwait’s performance as the chaotic gang leader Zed is a standout highlight that defines the film's comedic energy. | |
| Acting | The addition of Art Metrano as the scheming Lieutenant Mauser effectively fills the villainous void left by the original film's antagonist. | |
| Originality | Opinions on the film's overall quality relative to its predecessor are divided, with some viewers finding it a worthy or even superior follow-up, while others see it as a functional but less inspired retread. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is often criticized for being thin or illogical, particularly regarding the ease with which the main conflict could have been resolved. | |
| Theme | The film is considered a successful transition for the ensemble cast, providing stronger character development and more engaging interactions between the established graduates. |