Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Brutus B — 11 Apr 2007

I can't remember much of this one, which makes me think it must not have been that good...

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Brutus B on 11 Apr 2007.

Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment has generally received mixed reviews.

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