Review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) by Therese E — 12 Oct 2007

Not really what it's like, but funny!

This review of Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) was written by Therese E on 12 Oct 2007.

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

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