Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Kim E — 17 Jan 2008

While not as good as the first one, PA2 still offers some great slapstick comedy.

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Kim E on 17 Jan 2008.

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

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