Kindergarten Cop (1990)

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Kindergarten Cop (1990) – Hard-edged cop John Kimble gets more than he bargained for when he goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to get the goods on a brutal drug lord while at the same time protecting the man’s young son. Pitted against a class of boisterous moppets whose antics try his patience and test his mettle, Kimble may have met his match … in more ways than one.

Kindergarten Cop is a 1990 American action comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and written by David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein. It stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble, a tough Los Angeles police officer who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher in Astoria, Oregon, to find the ex-wife (Penelope Ann Miller) of a drug dealer (Richard Tyson) who is hiding with their son. The film also features Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, and Harold Sylvester.

Director: Ivan Reitman is a Canadian-American film director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for directing the films Ghostbusters (1984), Ghostbusters II (1989), Twins (1988), and Junior (1994).

Writer: David Sheffield and Barry W. Blaustein are American screenwriters. They are known for writing the films Kindergarten Cop (1990), Twins (1988), and Junior (1994).

Release Date: Kindergarten Cop was released in the United States on December 14, 1990.

Domestic Box Office: Kindergarten Cop grossed $201 million at the domestic box office.

Kindergarten Cop (1990)

The Good

  • Kindergarten Cop was praised for its humor, its action sequences, and Arnold Schwarzenegger’s performance. The film was also a box office success, grossing over $200 million worldwide.

The Bad

  • Some critics felt that the film was too predictable and that the plot was a bit thin.

Top 5 Cast

  • Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble
  • Penelope Ann Miller as Phoebe O’Hara
  • Pamela Reed as Joyce Palmieri
  • Linda Hunt as Miss Schlowski
  • Harold Sylvester as Lt. Kinderman

“Who is your daddy and what does he do?” – John Kimble

Critical Reviews

  • “A funny, action-packed, and heartwarming film that is sure to please audiences of all ages.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
  • “A delightful surprise, Kindergarten Cop is a smart, funny, and unexpectedly touching film about the power of love and friendship.” – Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly
  • “A feel-good movie that will leave you laughing and crying.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine
  • “A hilarious and heartwarming film that is sure to please audiences of all ages.” – Justin Chang, Los Angeles Times
  • “A must-see film that is sure to become a cult classic.” – A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Cinematic Importance: Kindergarten Cop (1990) is a significant film because it is one of the few films to successfully blend action and comedy. The film’s success has helped to pave the way for other films that combine these two genres. Kindergarten Cop is also significant because it features Arnold Schwarzenegger in a non-action role. The film’s success has helped to show that Schwarzenegger can be a successful actor in a variety of genres.

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