AS AN UNDERCOVER COP… HE’S IN A CLASS BY HIMSELF.
In order to find and persuade a drug kingpinās ex-wife to testify, John Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) has to pose as a kindergarten teacher. The star reunited with his Twins (1988) director for another odd but successful film where Schwarzeneggerās physique becomes a source of comedy. Sweet and amusing as heās wrestling with rowdy kids, even if that part of the movie clashes a bit with the bloody violence of other scenes. Randy Edelmanās music score is unusually memorable for a family film; Pamela Reed is perfect as Kimbleās partner whoās felled by stomach flu when sheās needed the most.Ā
1990-U.S. 111 min. Color. Directed byĀ Ivan Reitman. Music: Randy Edelman. Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger (John Kimble), Penelope Ann Miller (Joyce Palmieri/Rachel Myatt Crisp), Pamela Reed (Phoebe OāHara), Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, Carroll Bakerā¦ Angela Bassett.
Trivia: Bill Murray and Patrick Swayze were allegedly considered for the lead role. Followed by a direct-to-DVD sequel, Kindergarten Cop 2 (2016).