Semi decent comedy with a few comical parts. Police Academy suffers from the lack of really funny jokes, and never really quite takes off. The film is funny at times, but most of the time you're not laughing, and when there's something that supposed to be funny in the film, you don't laugh. The film is fun for what it
is, never really anything good or great. Just really in between. The film manages to get a few chuckles, but never really makes laugh out loud. The film had potential to truly be a memorable comedy, but instead it ends being a decent one at best. The screenwriters should have spent more time on the script. The film feels cheesy at times and never really has anything great going for it. There a good moments to be had, it's a fun film to watch. But there's nothing great about it. Police Academy manages to be deliver somewhat, it has good things going for it like a good cast that save it from being a total train wreck. Like I said too there's good comedy here, but there's not enough to keep the ball rolling and truly make Police Academy a comedy classic. This is of course one of the weaker cop comedies, Super Troopers, The Other Guys and Cop Out are far better in my book. But for a few gags, the film is a fun viewing experience. Just don't go expecting something hilarious, or else you'll surely be disappointed.
July 6, 2011
