Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Clelie R — 13 Jan 2008

Not as funny as the first Police Academy, but still pretty crazy!

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Clelie R on 13 Jan 2008.

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

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