“Don’t Move, Dirtbag!” Police Academy (1984)

Today’s review is of a great comedy that I rewatched over this last holiday weekend; Police Academy. Police Academy was originally released in 1984 and was #6 out of the top domestic movies of that year, falling right behind The Karate Kid and Gremlins. It’s gross was a total of $81,198,894 domestically.

“Son, where did you get this gun?”
“My mom gave it to me,”
Tackleberry happily observes his .44 Magnum while Cpt. Harris looks on.

This film hit a bulls-eye in the comedy department. It’s simply hilarious. With a cast featuring George Gaynes (Commandant Lassard), Steve Guttenburg (Cadet Mahoney), and Bubba Smith (Cadet Hightower), this film is sure to have you in stitches. There’s not a really serious moment in the entire film.

Cpt. Harris (GW Bailey) shortly before accidentally discharging a flintlock pistol.

As much as I would love to give this movie a ten out of ten, I must take into account the fact that many scenes and jokes in it make the film unsuitable for anyone under the age of 13. I’ve giving it a 8 out of 10.