Directed by Hugh Wilson
Today we kick it off with one of my all time favorite flicks from the HBO days of the 80's. It is Police Academy. I'll be the first person to defend this classic American film. The plot is one of those plots that have been done to death over the years, especially in the 80's. For some reason good or bad all of those films made there way to HBO for repeat viewing.
Academy stars the great and legendary Steve Guttenburg, from such flicks as Police Academy 2 and High Spirits. Oh yeah he was also in Police Academy 3 and 4. The film also stars Kim Cattrall from that show on HBO where she is a whore. It also has Michael Winslow, the guy that makes noises, you know who he is. Leslie Easterbrook, who only appears in these movies and not much else and George Gaynes, yep that same guy from Punky Brewster. It also features G.W. Bailey as the bad guy that wants the recruits to fail.
Two of my favorite characters are of course Moses Hightower and Eugene Tackleberry played by Bubba Smith and David Graf. Both of these men have since left us, Smith only a day ago and Graf back in 2001. Both of these men will be remembered for their roles in this classic and great series.
Police Academy follows a very simple and realistic story line, the city needs cops so the academy opens it's doors to anyone who wants to join up, let the hilarity ensue. This movie has so many gags and one liners, some good and some bad. It is your typical 80's broad comedy, it has boobs, check, it has a wise ass leading man, check and it has your stereo typical characters, check. What more could you ask for.
The Gutts plays Carey Mahoney as a smooth talking asshole with no charm, oh wait that is what I thought he was playing. Bailey plays his archenemy who wants nothing more then to end his career and life. See Mahoney is a loose cannon and the police force has no room for a guy like that. Well this was a few years before Lethal Weapon came out by then every police force wanted a loose cannon.
This is a great film because you know the ending before it happens so there are plenty of times to get up and do some chores or what ever you prefer.
I leave you today with a clip for Bubba Smith and David Graf enjoy... Check out a young David Spade!
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Another forgotten classic in the books watch and enjoy.
8/10
