The first POLICE ACADEMY sequel is already a step down in quality from the first film. Gone is the slightly crude, cutting humour, the level of wit you'd expect from a successful '80s comedy, to be replaced by straightforward slapstick and exaggerated character humour. It's still a fun film, but only in a mildly amusing kind of way, and more than a little childish.

There's virtually no plotting here to speak of, other than having most of the characters return to set up base in a run-down precinct where they get up to the usual hijinks. It's notable that many of the original cast members have little to do other than play on expectation, with the exception being Michael Winslow who continues to delight as always. The newcomers are the ones who really steal the show: Bobcat Goldthwait is unforgettable (and not necessarily in a good way) as the gang leader, but it's Art Metrano who really shines as the new adversary. I even preferred him to G. W. Bailey in the first film, and that shower gag is the movie's highlight for me.

I was always surprised that we didn't get Goonies part 2, it's fair to say in the 1980's, if a film was a success, a sequel was on the way. I still love the original, and I'm also a big fan of the first sequel. They retain the cast, but also add to it, the elements that made the first very funny are still here. There are definitely some funny scenes, the shower gel being the best, the removal of weapons, and generally every scene that features Zed. It won't be for everyone, and you get the impression it was put together quickly to cash in on the first, but it is funny, and it retains the spirit of the original.

I still find it funny. 7/10

Police Academy 2 is a joy from beginning to end. It's faster moving than the original and above all else, funnier. Director Jerry Paris ensures that the audience are going to have a good time with this picture. No blow jobs this time, instead we have forced anal inspection, which is probably less embarrassing to watch and much more hilarious.We also have more sight gags: Tackleberry's sweaty sock sticking to a door, Sweetchuck inadvertently punching a gang member,goldfish boiling on hotplates.We get our first glimpse at psycho gang leader, Zed. We meet the lunatic Kirkland family.Police Academy 2 has it all! This is the best of the series.It was downhill from here, I'm afraid.