Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Mustafa A — 14 Jul 2008

Review will be written when/if re-watched (Probability: Zero).

First viewing: 11.02.2000.

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Mustafa A on 14 Jul 2008.

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

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