"Script is merely a collection of gags tied together by the slightest suggestion of a story.
- Variety Staff, Variety
Just when you think American film comedy has hit the bottom of the barrel, it makes a supreme effort and keeps sinking.
- Richard Harrington, Washington Post
The new players, like the original ones (who are still here in full force), are limited to one-shtick roles and are sometimes even more limited than that.
- Janet Maslin, New York Times
Oh dear...oh dear, oh dear...
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raisleygordon added this to a list 1 month, 2 weeks ago
"My feelings, towards the first three Police Academy films, have mellowed after repeat viewings.
They are by no means, classic films, but they have their moments.
One of the reasons, was Bobcat Goldthwait as Zed. The other, was David Graf as Tackleberry, as well as Bubba Jones.
However, many of the jokes become over used over and over over again.
The series went down hill fast, after part 3."
Jamie M. added this to a list 2 months, 3 weeks ago
"Tony Hawk said this was the only job he was ever fired from. Most of the stunt doubles were from the Bones Brigade because their manager, former pro skater Stacy Peralta, worked as a second unit director on the film. As it turned out, Hawk was replaced as a stunt double for David Spade because he was too tall.
The shot where Zed catches the golf ball in his mouth was filmed in reverse.
The magazine Captain Harris is reading while lying in the hospital bed, is a copy of Sports Illustrated's 19"