Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Eric T — 25 Jan 2015

Such a bad sequel. Stupid and kind of creepy. Made me feel dirty as a little kid.

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Eric T on 25 Jan 2015.

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

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My Rating: 3/5 stars; Grade: B-; Gesture: Thumbs Sideways; Status: Passable (Fresh); Emoticon: :-I…

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