Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as an undercover cop posing as a kindergarten teacher in order to catch a dangerous criminal. Once he wrangles his young charges, as well as the affections of a beautiful teacher (Penelope Ann M... more »iller), he prepares for a final showdown with his intended prey in this "Totally enjoyable" (Ralph Novak, People Magazine) action-comedy from director Ivan Reitman.« less
Some regular Arnold acting stuff but alot of the other side of Arnold acting that you will like. A must watch!
Jennifer D. (jennicat) from ST AUGUSTINE, FL Reviewed on 12/30/2014...
Great film.
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Don K. from BEAVERTON, OR Reviewed on 4/23/2012...
Laugh out loud funny, sweet, and memorable. My wife and I both saw this before we met and remembered it fondly. We enjoyed it just as much, seeing it together, years later. Highly recommended. It's not art, but it's definitely entertaining!
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Ted S. from CENTRALIA, WA Reviewed on 1/20/2012...
I really love this movie and wish it would be distributed in a widescreen version. I don't think it exists. The MOVIE DETAIL is in error as it states both formats on the disk which is not true. This movie was filmed in Astoria, OR, just an hour and a half away, and you can go and see the locations used in the film. Neat!
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Aimee M. (AimeeM) Reviewed on 3/21/2008...
This movie is a typical Schwarzenegger with plenty of action, suspense, and shooting/fighting to keep you interested. However, it does have a refreshing and different family-type feel to the movie.
Schwarzenegger plays a good "tough guy brought down by kids" character that is very likable. And of course the kids are cute.
However, this is not a "family" film for young kids to watch. The suspense can be intense with plenty of shooting. There are also drug and sex references. So really, this is a show for older teens and parents... and of course Schwarzenegger fans.
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Movie Reviews
Five Star for the movie but Not for the DVD
JOHN | CA United States | 01/21/2004
(1 out of 5 stars)
"I think this is one of the worst DVD attempt by Universal Studio. They have totally ignore the fans of this movie. The picture transfer of this movie to DVD was not up to the standard. And why in the world they will only release this in Full Screen format only? What happen to the Widescreen format? I am sure many of us here like to see this movie as it meant to be seen. I felt like cheated by the studio. I should have read the fine print.."FULLSCREEN" I suggest not to buy this dvd and wait for better quality dvd version of this movie. I think Arnold should say something to the studio.."What Ah you thinking?!!""
PLEASE RELEASE THIS DVD IN WIDESCREEN!!!
David A. Smith | 12/20/2006
(1 out of 5 stars)
"Those of you at Universal Home Video, please please please release this great film in its original WIDESCREEN format, along with Twins! Both films deserve better than 10-year-old pan & scan transfers!"
Where's the Special Edition?
Rupert Phoenix | Crystal Lake | 12/22/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Great flick, good for all ages, and above all else, it's SCHWARZENEGGER!!! I would really like to see a widescreen special edition of this film, but Universal is severely lacking in that department. The picture quality isn't that great and it's only available in fullscreen pan and scan. But it's a great film either way."
A charming, family-friendly film...
Britt Gillette | Chesapeake, VA USA | 04/20/2005
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Long before Californians elected him as the Governator, former elite bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger took Hollywood by storm as The Terminator. An overpowering figure with amazing charisma on and off the screen, Schwarzenegger did his best to secure roles outside of the typecast blood and destruction movies for which he seemed destined. Instead, Arnold showcased his diversity by branching out into differing genres with such flicks as Twins, Junior, and Kindergarten Cop... Arnold's success is apparent in this light-hearted romantic comedy which utilizes his likeability as well as his macho man image. A delightful bit of entertainment, Kindergarten Cop is classic Arnold, spawning another of his usual famous one-liners, "It's not a tumor"!
When Detective John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and his partner, Phoebe O'Hara (Pamela Reed), get a hot tip that a drug dealer, Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson), who they've long pursued is searching for his ex-wife because of some money she embezzled from his operation, the two detectives go undercover to find the woman before he does. With Crisp's wife, Rachel, being the only one alive capable of testifying against Crisp and putting him jail, Kimble is intent on hunting her down. But all he and O'Hara know is the name of the Oregon school the woman's son attends. A former teacher herself, O'Hara agrees to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to weed out the identity of the boy and his mother.
The plan goes awry however, when O'Hara becomes horribly ill, forcing Kimble to become the undercover kindergarten cop. The principal is reluctant, but agrees to give Kimble a try. A horrible disciplinarian with no idea of how to control a group of five-year-olds, Kimble's kindergarten class runs rings around him. A nearby first grade teacher, Joyce Palmieri (Penelope Ann Miller), provides him with advice and pointers - leading to a budding romance between the two. With her son Dominic in the class, Kimble suspects that she may be Crisp's ex-wife, but discounts the possibility once she tells him that her ex-husband is dead.
Rallying the class behind his new teaching methods, Kimble becomes one of the top teachers in the school. But his failure to hunt down Crisp's ex-wife provides the drug-dealer with the necessary time to hunt down his wife. Upon Crisp's arrival in town, Kimble and O'Hara learn that his true intention is not the money his ex-wife supposedly stole, but the snatching of his son. Together, they must take on Crisp and his belligerent mother before they kidnap the young boy...
A funny and heart-warming comedy, Kindergarten Cop's success rests solely on the shoulders of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his unique onscreen personality. With memorable one-liners and cute kids, the film is fun for the entire family. Although it has a modicum of action, Kindergarten Cop is not to be confused with an action thriller. So if you're looking for that type of film, it's not this one. But overall, Kindergarten Cop is an entertaining way to spend an evening, and for that reason, it's a definite must-see film...
The DVD Report"
One of Schwarzeneggers very best movies
Gary Edmonds | Huntsville, Al. | 01/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is our families favorite movie! It has one of the best soundtracks/ score of all times! This movie shows Detective John Kimble go through a wonderful growth experience. He gets to know a side of himself, that he did not know about. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays a unique character in his acting career so far: An elementary school teacher. Of course he is also an undercover detective on the way to discovering the love of his life.
Penelope Ann Miller plays a very enchanting role and brings a welcome balance to the movie and plot. We like, that this film is less violent than many other Schwarzenegger movies, so it is ok to watch with younger kids.