The first "Police academy" wasn't exactly the most intellectual or most endearing of films. It did however provide a good fun and was a box office success. It grossed over 100 million dollars , so a sequel wasn't really a surprise. I don't really think that there was any potential to make a good comedy series here , but that's Hollywood. They should stop with this one. The rest movies of the series are just embarrassing. "Police academy 2: Their first assignment" takes the "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" approach. It was quickly rushed into production to capitalize on the successful first film. This movie is rated PG-13 and it's kinda sad that they toned down the raunchy humor and crude manners. It's obviously not as fresh or funny as the original , but it has it's moments. Jerry Paris replaces Hugh Wilson as the director and there are new writers Barry Blaustein and David Sheffield. The score is once again by Robert Folk. The old characters are back - Mahoney, Tackleberry, Hightower, Hooks, Fackler, Jones, and Commandant Lassard. We are introduced to an array of new characters such as Lt. Mauser , Proctor , Pete Lassard , Sweetchuck , Zed , Vinnie and Kirkland. The filmmakers sure had the knack for creating memorable funny characters. Bobcat Goldthwait is sometimes funny and sometimes annoying with his nervous voice and ticks. Peter Van Norden shines as the gross-out cop who eats anything and Tim Kazurinsky is just adorable as the unlucky merchant. Other characters both old and new are also entertaining.The best jokes ? The opening of this film having a guy locking up his store , Michael Winslow's Bruce Lee impersonation , forced anal inspection , Sweetchuck constantly terrorized by Zed, the subplot with Tackleberry finding the girl of his dreams. If you liked the first one you should have some fun with this one too. Everything else is practically the same, and more of it.The thing about this movie as compared to the sequels is that this one is funny (at least sometimes). After this one the movies went completely downhill. I give it 4/10.

Quickly rushed into production to capitalize on the successful first film, this film sees the recruits graduate from the academy. By this film the series became unwatchable and redundant. The movie is funny, but it's not as good as the first film. It's the kind of film that proves that a small story can be much more meaningful than a larger one. Even though it's a step down from the first film, it's still entertaining. The cinematography is stark and bare, with only the soundtrack adding some effect. Heartfelt and riveting from the first frame to the last. The real centerpiece of the film is its acting; three performances in particular stick out.

It's a natural progression, but the film was certainly rushed into production. Because of this they dropped the ball in certain aspects. Only 6 of the original cadets are able to appear, which forces more focus onto a love affair for Tackleberry. This actually works out, as Cattrall's boring character is nowhere to be seen. This allows Mahoney to go free and not be tied down. Unfortunately Harris is out, due to Bailey being busy with other commitments. Luckily the new antagonist isn't terrible, but he just misses that spark. Seeing the cadets out on the beat is quite smile inducing, if repetitive. Winslow uses his vocal techniques, people are taken aback by Smith's size, Ramsey is belittled because of her voice etc. It's familiar territory, and the new characters are hardly stand-out. Let's face it, if a film franchise like this had tried to develop its characters, we'd be even more disappointed.

I really enjoyed the first movie of the series that introduced a bunch of great characters and a lot of people say that the series went quickly into a downward spiral afterwards. Concerning the second part of the series, I really can't agree because this movie is as funny as the first one. The only negative thing might be that some of the characters of the first part have already done but the most important ones are still around and the positive thing is that quite interesting new characters are introduced as well. The weird punk villain Zed is not only memorable because of its great pantomime and horrible voice, the shy and unlucky merchant is really sympathetic and Kirkland is an interesting pendant to my favourite character Tackleberry.The story is not much intriguing or surprising but already more interesting than the first movie that simply hadn't any story at all and convinced only because of its strong lead characters. Mauser and Pronter are some interesting villains as well as the gang around Zed while the was only Harris and two dumb heads in the first part. That's what makes this second part even slightly more interesting than the first one and equalizes the fact that some great characters have gone.Don't believe the harsh critics as the true downward spiral started far later than already in this movie. If you adored the first movie, you should adore this one as well. There are a few very good jokes, fresh and new characters and an acceptable story line. You will get very well entertained and won't see the time go by. After this one, I was really looking forward to watch the third part, too.