Police Academy (20th Anniversary Special Edition)

 

 

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First there was TV's Barney Miller,then the short-lived Police Squad,and now the first of seven POLICE ACADEMY films. Steve Guttenberg,who appeared in DINER two years before this film,is Carey Mahoney,a parking lot attendant who is arrested following termination from his job. At the police station where he's booked he meets Larvell Jones(Michael Winslow) who himself has been arrested for disturbing the peace. Winslow is famous for vocal impersonations of objects in action. So Carey and Larvell join the Metropolitan Police Academy as an alternative to jail. Also joining are Eugene Tackleberry(the late David Graf) who's a gun-lover,Karen Thompson(Kim Cattrall) who becomes Carey's girlfriend,Moses Hightower(football great Bubba Smith) who's a florist,George Martin(Andrew Rubin) who pretends to be Latin to score with women,Doug Fackler(Bruce Mahler) who joins against his wife's wishes(she joins 2 sequels later against HIS wishes!),Kyle Blankes,a mean-spirited fella and his buddy Chad Copeland,also mean-spirited. Carey misbehaves as much as he can to get evicted,because he initially didn't want to join the PA. He later changes his mind. George Gaynes is Commandant Eric Lassard and George R. Robertson is Commissioner Henry Hurst. G.W. Bailey of TV's M*A*S*H,is lieutenant Thaddeus Harris,who with the help of Kyle and Chad,rids the academy of undesirables("scumbuckets" as Lt. Harris calls them). Memorable scenes include Carey teaching Schwarzenegger-ish Hightower how to drive in Chad's car! The car is damaged and Chad and Kyle put the blame on Carey who dare him to "throw the first punch",since Carey was initially scheming to be evicted. Also part of the cast is Marion Ramsey as Laverne Hooks,a short,soft-spoken African-American woman. Take note of how in another scene,she gets loud and nasty towards a criminal("DON'T MOVE,DIRTBAG!"). That quote would be used in the sequels as well. Leslie Easterbrook of TV's Laverne & Shirley is Seargent Callahan who along with Lt. Harris,trains the cadets. Another memorable scene is where a concealed hooker performs oral sex on Commandant Lassard while he stands behind a podium. Carey was co-concealed inside the podium,the hooker emerged,Carey remained,and Lassard thought Carey performed the sexual act! Also,Martin,in drag,sneaks into the girls' dormitory and is finally caught by Callahan,who removes his wig,brassiere and dress. This popular film was directed by Hugh Wilson,who'd subsequently direct THE FIRST WIVES CLUB. Guttenberg stuck around for PA2,3 and 4.

When I went to rent this yesterday in the 20th anniversary edition, I wasn't expecting alot, but I liked it so much I ended up buying it. I'm gonna buy some of the other Police Academy movies too.

I still want this movie, but I don't got it yet. I know it's funny because I saw it in theatres back in 1984. I almost died laughing. Same with my dad. Yes you heard me right, my dad who let me see any movie brought me into this movie when I was 9. My mom didn't like my dad taking me to any movie out there. Soon or later I will get this movie and maybe get the box set that was just realesed.

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5.0 out of 5 stars "Good Speach"
My favorite part is when Lassard does that speach and the hooker does you know what to him. That was hilarious.

Published on April 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars My third favorite Police Academy
This is the third best Police Academy movie out of all 7. Police Academy 2: Thier First Assignment was my favorite closely followed by Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach... Read more

Published on April 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars I love it
This is by far the most funniest movie ever. It made me fall on the floor with total laughter. My favorite characters are Mahoney, Jones and Harris. Read more

Published on April 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Tackleberry RULES
This is a great movie. Tackleberry is hilarious. I own all the Police Academy movies on dvd, because I just bought the box set.

Published on April 10 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film
This is a really hilarious film that will keep you laughing. Great performances by Steve Guttenberg, G.W. Bailey, and of coarse, Michael Winslow. Read more

Published on Mar 9 2004 by dylan

5.0 out of 5 stars HILARIOUS.
This movie is one of the funniest comedies ever made. I laughed all the way through. Most of the Police Academy movies were awsome. Read more

Published on Feb 25 2004

3.0 out of 5 stars Funny!
This is the first movie in the Police Academy series and it's funny, Steve Guttenberg, Bubba Smith and G.W. Bailey were all good and so was the rest of the cast. Read more

Published on Jan 25 2004 by Calinira

5.0 out of 5 stars Admit it, YOU LOVED IT!
7 movies, a cartoon series, a comic book, a revival TV series, and now...20 years later...THEY'RE BAAACK! Those wacky cops we've all grown to know and love (admit it! Read more

Published on Jan 22 2004 by Phillip Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Police Academy
A new mayor, forces the local police academy to open its doors to all. Naturally a variety of people show up, for training. Read more

Published on Dec 12 2003 by Gitters

5.0 out of 5 stars The Great Great Guttenberg
Well well, where does a Guttenberg good guy like me start. Guess I should stat at the Turner family compond back in the winter of 87. Read more

Published on Dec 1 2003 by ron_howard_me

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