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Should there be a time limit for releasing a sequel? The original movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger came out in 1990, that's a quarter of a century ago, and now we have a sequel that doesn't even have Arnie it. What is the bloody point?

I'm not sure who the intended audience Kindergarten Cop 2 is, certainly not fans of the original, so my guess it's for little kids who like pee jokes and line dancing. Wait, do kids like line dancing? So if you want to see Dolph Lundgren get peed on, wear a cowboy hat and make out with someone a quarter of his age then this could be the film for you. If you are looking for an actual comedy check to see if the original one is on Netflix.

Note: The film even has the cliché angry boss who yells at our hero even though that stereotype had already been lampooned in The Last Action Hero back in 1993.

Of all the movies to make a sequel to, why Kindergarten cop? 26yrs after the original, to make a senseless sequel seems mindless especially if it'll have absolutely no connection to the original.

So once again an officer of the law finds himself posing as a teacher and bites off more than he can chrew all in an effort to get to the bottom of a case he's working on.

Essentially this could easily be considered a reboot, it's highly similiar to the original movie and again has NO connection to the Arnie 1990 original.

Sadly 26yrs later a lot has changed and moving with the times hasn't suited Kindergarten Cop 2 in the slightest. The original still had that late 80's goofiness about it, one of those films you could sit down with your kids and watch and they'd both enjoy it and not be subject to anything they shouldn't.

This sequel however is more modern, lacks that goofiness and in my opinion isn't family friendly. I'm not saying it's violent or sex filled, I'm simply saying it's not aimed at the tykes and they will neither enjoy nor understand much of it.

Take away from the fact it simply shouldn't exist and you have a film which is a lot better than you imagine, but still not very good.

The Good:

Aleks Paunovic

Harmless enough fun

The Bad:

Stock scream

Not as family friendly as the first

Paint by numbers stuff

Things I Learnt From This Movie:

The FBI won't react to the code word to begin a raid until a person explains that it was a code word

Candy vending machines are bullet proof due to frustrated police officers shooting them

Being a decent person is "Liberal BS"

This movie actually managed to make living in a trailer appealing

What to expect from a sequel like this? I think it reached the highest goal it could. It's a paycheck for all involved. Dolph can have some fun (the kids too of course), if you lower your expectations to very very low, you may be able to enjoy this to a degree too. It is what it is and even if some had a lot of fun with the original (which was filmed/released a long time ago), I doubt many were yearning for a sequel.

But that's how things work and if a title sounds familiar, investors are there and some people will watch it (guilty as charged, but I do watch almost anything as you can tell by my list of reviews ;o) ). So while I've seen worse (obviously), this is by the numbers ... You do the math (yes pun intended)

STAR RATING: ***** Saturday Night **** Friday Morning *** Friday Night ** Sunday Night * Monday Morning

When a teacher is killed after stumbling upon sensitive information, FBI Agent Reed (Dolph Lundgren) is assigned to go undercover in a liberal, PC modern kindergarten, where his 'no pain no gain' philosophy makes him a far from ideal candidate for the role. Gradually, he forms a bond with the kids and pretty young teacher Olivia (Darla Taylor) and liaises with his partner Sanders (Bill Bellamy), but all the while, Zogu (Aleks Paunovic), the villainous Russian mobster behind the murder, lurks about.

It's never too late to make a sequel these days, even to a more modern audience who may not even have heard of the original. Or even if it happens to be some bizarrely low budget, straight to DVD Dolph Lundgren vehicle. This is a weird, unexplainable piece of work at best, but maybe most so for Dolph. Things were looking on the up for him recently, with the well received Skin Trade signalling a return to the sort of slam bang, unpretentious entertainment he was known for. You're left to wonder what his motives for making this were: trying to show a lighter, fuzzier side to his repertoire, even if it's all little heard of, straight to DVD fodder?

The original was one of two films Arnold Schwarzenegger made to try and show a lighter version of himself, and it's been confirmed he's appearing in a sequel himself to the other one of those films, so you're left to wonder if he thought the follow up to this had lesser box office potential. Even so, many will feel he brought something to the original role that couldn't be recreated by anyone else, and it's true Dolph doesn't feel at home as much here, lacking Arnie's madcap spirit in the first film. He's joined by Paunovic's typical Russian villain, Bellamy's stereotypical black partner and Taylor as a worryingly younger love interest.

This is just an all round beguiling project. How did it come up? Who thought it would be a good idea? What was anyone trying to achieve with it? Why did it get made? *

The first Kindergarten Cop film was what we would call today a classic. It had a great story line, which plot was certainly a true reflection on what the characters showed would be what some of us would experience in real life. It was funny and had the appropriate amount of drama and serious scenes that put you on the edge of your seat. Everyone in this film (Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Richard Tyson, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Carroll Baker) did a phenomenal job, as well as the kids!

This sequel, unfortunately, is a joke. I tried finishing it, but I just couldn't because it was too painful. It was a serious poor attempt to entertain the audience. It lacked almost everything the first film delivered. The only thing that kept this movie from being rated a 1 out of 10 was the kids; that. was. it!

Also... how does the sequel get special features (iTunes Extras) on iTunes but the original doesn't??

I went into this movie with low expectations.i picked it up for a very low price.however,i have to say,it's actually not a bad movie.i chuckled more than a few times,and laughed out loud two or three times.it's a pleasant enough diversion.Dolph Lundgren plays the main role here,and he is pretty good in the role.he handles the comedic bits pretty well.Bill Bellamy plays his partner,and is also good.but Danny Watley is very funny as their overbearing,always shouting boss,as is Michael P.Northey as the somewhat dim witted,clueless Hal.it's a decent movie,especially if you keep your expectations low.i would recommend it for a watch.Kindergarten Cop 2 is a 6/10

A sequel to the 1990 comedy film Kindergarten Cop starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, 'Kindergarten Cop 2' is a surprising sequel by all means. I mean, its been over 26 years since the first one released. A sequel, that too without Arnie being there, is risk.

But this is a direct-to-DVD film & to its luck, Dolph Lundgren is a fine new hero. He shines in the Cute Sequel!

'Kindergarten Cop 2' Synopsis: Assigned to recover sensitive stolen data, a gruff FBI agent goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher, but the school's liberal, politically correct environment is more than he bargained for.

'Kindergarten Cop 2' is simple film, that doesn't aim for any form of greatness. And hence, the narrative works. No, some of the jokes are silly & even some of the sub-plots, aren't sharp. But its Dolph's performance that makes most of it work. He's game here & gleefully plays the big-guy with a soft heart. If not for him, maybe this sequel would've fallen flat on its face.

Final Word? 'Kindergarten Cop 2' is fair watch.

The actor who played Dolph's supervisor at FBI is the worst actor have ever seen, was he playing as a parody? Bellamy is wasted, BUT, I loved this movie, its jabs at woke culture was priceless and Darla Taylor was a bit young for Dolph , but her lipstick game was subtle and strong. Just a lot of fun.

For keeping civilization at a good level, this "remake" business must be considered as murder of first degree and punished accordingly.

Kindergarten Cop 2 (2016)

** (out of 4)

Twenty-six years after the original film we're finally given a "sequel" and this time it's Dolph Lundgren playing FBI Agent Reed. He's trying to put an infamous crime boss in prison but a hacker has stolen a file that tells the location of everyone in the Witness Protection Program. It turns out that the information in located on a file at a Seattle school so the agent must go undercover to try and locate it.

KINDERGARTEN COP 2 is a film that no one really asked for. Well, they did ask for a sequel to the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie about twenty years ago but this thing here isn't that. In fact, I'm not really sure why they put a "2" at the end of the title because the original film is never mentioned and for the most part his is basically just a remake. While the film isn't horrid, the thing certainly isn't good and I'd argue that in the end it's quite pointless.

Whereas the first film was somewhat uneven in regards to its sometime dark tone and sometimes comic tone, there's no doubt about this film in regards to it being aimed for children. The violence is pretty much tamed down and the majority of the jokes are aimed at children. This is certainly a movie that parents could watch with their young kids as the filmmakers were going for that type of movie. There's nothing wrong with that but the problem is that this comedy contains very few laughs.

Another major problem is that none of the characters are all that likable. The kid's don't have any personalities and I thought all of them lacked any sort of chemistry with Lundgren. As for the action star, he gives an okay performance here but his comic timing just isn't where it's needed to be. He does have some funny stuff with Bill Bellamy but this too starts to get watered down as the picture moves along.

KINDERGARTEN COP 2 isn't horrible but there's really no point of the movie being made.

"They're children. I can handle this." Agents Reed (Lundgren) and Sanders (Bellamy) are trying to find a stolen list of names. When the owner winds up dead they only have one lead, he was a teacher. With no other option Agent Reed goes under cover as a teacher in the school in hopes to find the list before more people wind up dead. The original is a borderline classic and is still funny and enjoyable to watch today. It was strange at first to see Schwarzenegger in a comedic role but his timing was great and it really worked. That's one thing this was lacking. This is really Lundgren's first real acting role, and he comes off as stiff and forced. The comic relief is left to Bill Bellamy and the supporting cast. The movie is watchable and entertaining enough but does nothing to add to the original and is a straight to video movie that should have been second guessed. Overall, watchable and entertaining but is nowhere close to being as good as the original. Another sequel that leaves you asking why this was made. I give it a C.

Kindergarten Cop 2 is an unnecessary sequel to a movie that came out almost a quarter of a century earlier.

Dolph Lundgren takes over from Arnie. He plays FBI Agent Reed who goes undercover at a school to recover a flash drive that contains the name of people on FBI witness protection. He needs to recover it before a Russian baddie called Zogu.

Reed has no experience with kids so he has to rely on his partner Sanders help out. Reed also has little time on how kids are taught in modern politically correct ways.

Over time Reed bonds with the kindergarten kids as he learns how to connect with them. Reed also falls for a teacher at the school.

The movie is straight to streaming fodder. The script is weak. Lundgren can be a good actor but is served with slim pickens here.

At least Lungren realises that is good to do light comedy in your older years when the old bones start to creak.

Lundgren was 60 years old when he made this. Sure - in good shape, as the preening workout scene portrayed. That doesn't make his drooling over girls young enough to be his granddaughters any less disgusting. He's completely clueless about the times we live in, which makes his confused face look even older. I shut this off at the line dancing and mechanical bull. Seriously - Urban Cowboy from 1980? Young people would think it's retro hip but in this case it's probably the last cool thing the guy did - 35 years ago.

'KINDERGARTEN COP 2': Two and a Half Stars (Out of Five)

A sequel to the 1990 hit action-comedy flick 'KINDERGARTEN COP' (starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, and directed by Ivan Reitman). This followup is more of a remake, than a sequel, and it stars Dolph Lundgren, as a new character (an FBI agent named Agent Reed). The film was directed by Don Michael Paul (who also helmed such other B- movies as 'HALF PAST DEAD', 'LAKE PLACID: THE FINAL CHAPTER', 'JARHEAD 2: FIELD OF FIRE' and 'TREMORS 5: BLOODLINES') and it was written by David H. Steinberg (who also wrote other B-comedy flicks, like 'SLACKERS' and 'AMERICAN PIE PRESENTS BOOK OF LOVE'). The movie costars Bill Bellamy, Darla Taylor, Fiona Vroom and Aleks Paunovic. The film is severely disappointing, if you're a fan of the original (or good movies in general).

Agent Reed (Lundgren) is a very conservative, and dedicated (but slightly crazy), FBI agent. Agent Sanders (Bellamy) is his more rational, and by the book, partner. The two must infiltrate a kindergarten class, on a new assignment, in order to find an important flash drive. Due to the fact that the students there already know who Sanders is, from previously being interviewed by him, Reed must pose as a kindergarten teacher. The modern, and very politically correct, school environment presents a huge challenge for Reed (and his old school ways).

The film is adequately directed (for what it is), and decently acted, but it's not funny. The jokes are painful to watch at times, and the whole movie just seems pointless. Maybe the original film would feel the same way, if I actually went back and watched it again, but I did love it when I was a kid. Lundgren is at least likable in the lead; although not nearly as much so, as Schwarzenegger was.

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Sure its not the same film without arnie. And really the film could've been called something different like dalph day care but still it was enjoyable. The script with bismal and a bit chessy. The acting in some cases was not there but the kid actors were fun enough. Dolph was fun as always and the rest of the cast were ok. The plot was a little meh but still a fun watch even if not really a true sequal.

It's weird that they got Dolph Lundgren to replace  Arnold Schwarzenegger,  considering the movies Schwarzenegger have been doing lately, I see no reason he could not come back and do this sequel.

But I guess it should not weird me out too much. It's like Hard target 2, a great movie starting Scott Adkins who replace Jean Claude Van Damme.  Why? I mean Van Damme is still making movies he could have come back. Although, the plot for Hard Target 2 is a little different from the original.

Same situation here. This movie happens in Seattle, Washington vs. Portland, Oregon where the other movie happens. Lundgren is a FBI agent not a cop.  Schwarzenegger went undercover to find the bastard son of a criminal he is hunting. Lundgren is looking for a flash drive hidden in a kindergarten school.

One big update is Lundgren not only is a tough as nails law enforcer who has to deal with being worse than the criminals he has to do it in the millennial age, where parents are spending 50,000 dollars a year to turn their kids into hipsters.   It's old school tactics on new age theories and new age is going to win simply because they are children. Lundgren does not stand a chance cause he can't blow these kids away like he does all his other enemies.

Lundgren is not as entertaining as a Kindergarten Cop as  Schwarzenegger.    Don't want to put the entire blame on Lundgren's massive shoulders.  This movie is two by the numbers in their attempts to hit the marks on all the stereotypes of kids of the 21st century and how out of touch Lundgren is with the times ( As if just the fact that they are children is not enough).   It had a lot of good bits that could have been more funny and thoughtful but all of them went by too fast to really mean anything.

Plus they should have used Bill Bellamy a little more, after all, he's on the poster too.

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You know what, it's good, light-hearted comedy. Dolph was way capable of carrying this movie, and the supporting cast was great too.

Sure, I wish it went deeper into his connection with the kids, their parents, perhaps more and better jokes, but overall, this movie wasn't as toxic as most movies nowadays.

So it's a breath of fresh air, a lighthearted comedy that's suitable for everyone (meaning there's no real violence or swearing).

"Kindergarten Cop" was one of the comedies that marked the Nineties and also the career of Arnold Schwarzenegger. This is an indisputable fact, I think... so I viewed this sequel with a lot of suspicion. Still, I decided to give it a chance and see how good it could be. I don't intend to see it again. It is simply worthy of our oblivion.

I don't think it's really worth talking about the script here, because the film is essentially a reconstruction of the original, with almost the same story, but without the charisma and skill of Schwarzenegger, without the good work of director Reitman and without originality. If this weren't enough to make the film rather weak and unworthy of our attention, the film's insistence on pursuing very politically correct standards makes it as annoying and irritating as a priest when he decides to give an endless Sunday preaching: a school in which a religious feast suppressed in view of agnostics and where children eat tofu instead of peanut butter or chocolate? What world is this? And what was that conversation of "boys, girls and intersex"? The feeling I get is that the film tries to be more papist than the Pope, conveying messages of political correctness that no one really believes and that sound exaggerated when put into practice. In real life, there is no school like that... that I know of. And if it did, a child of mine would certainly not attend there.

Dolph Lundgren seems to have tried to tread the same path as Schwarzenegger, that is, to go from being an action movie tough guy to an actor we can appreciate in different roles. However, he is an actor lacking in charisma, is not very funny or sympathetic and does not give us more than a lukewarm performance that mimics the work of Schwarzenegger in the 1990 film. Bill Bellamy does not bring us anything particularly interesting either, and despite being slender and attractive, Darla Taylor doesn't do much more than be a credible love interest for Lundgren's character. Aleks Paunovic gives us a clichéd villain who seems to have come out of a TV series about the Russian mafia, and Sarah Strange was extremely underused.

On a technical level, the film isn't brilliant, either. If cinematography is quite competent and gives us a certain shine and elegance, the film seems to have been entirely designed for the television market and not for the big screen. The effects are sparse and look cheap, the sets are reasonable but don't go much further than the minimum requirement, and the editing and mixing is very poor, with cuts quite evident in some points. The soundtrack doesn't add value to it either.