The film that started it all for the extremely successful sequels, takes a wickedly offbeat look at law, disorder and justice. The Los Angeles Times praises the "one good belly laugh after another in the raucous tradition of 'Animal House' and 'Porky's'...." Starring Steve Guttenberg ("Three Men and a Baby," "Cocoon"), George Gaynes ("Tootsie") and Golden Globe-nominee Kim Cattrall ("Sex and the City"), this movie will enlist the funny bones of your audience!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Poilce force under Commendant Lassard decides to bring in a whole new batch of recruits, throwing all past criteria out of the window. Now ex-cons, scumbags, stupid people, men and women of all shapes, sizes and races can apply for a position in the police force by going through a rigorous training scheme. One man, Carey Mahoney is constantly getting into trouble with the law, but his misdemeanours are small, more of an annoyance than a threat. He is ordered either to join the Police Academy, or be sent to prison. He reluctantly agrees to join with the plan to get thrown out immediately. He meets Jones on the way who agrees to join too, a man with the ability to recreate any noise imaginable. So we meet the other recruits-Tackleberry, the NRA gone wrong. Hightower- ex-flower shop owner, almost 7 ft of pure muscle. Hooks, a timid young woman. Barbara, an overweight mummy's boy. George Martin, who pretends he is Italian to get the ladies. Karen Thompson, Mahoney's love interest, and Fackler, a clumsy nerd. Along with these come Copeland and Blankes who soon suck up to the man who will be training them- Capt. Harris.

Harris wants the top spot, and believes that if he can show that Lassard's plan is a failure, he will be promoted. To do this he goes about destroying the Cadets' spirits, trying to expose their weaknesses. However, when a riot breaks out the cadets show their training and true worth, and prove that they are good enough to become real cops. We also meet Sarg Callahan, a female officer who likes the men... and Commissioner Reed the man Harris is trying to impress. During the film each character has very funny moments, Jones with his noises, Mahoney with his tricks, Hooks with her voice, Tackleberry with his guns etc. The funny parts are extremely funny, highlights including The Blue Oyster Bar, the attempt to throw Barbara's books out a window, and the podium- 'SLIIIIIIDE!' scene. Every actor puts in a good performance, the score is a classic, and everything works out well. it may be a no-brainer, but it is therefore perfect to watch with your mates. All the Cadets redeem themselves, overcoming their personal flaws. Yes it is understandable why people would hate this film, as people are unfortunately predictable. Some will not find this funny at all, some will, as with anything, but don't judge it for its foolishness, just watch and laugh. IMDB