Police Academy 2: Their First Assignment (1985) - This is even slightly more intriguing than the first movie - 7/10 (06/03/11)

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.