Common Sense Media Review
By Renee Schonfeld
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FBI man meets cute kids in trite comedy; violence, swearing.
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Kindergarten Cop 2
What's the Story?
What happens when the FBI's database containing the names of addresses of everyone in the witness protection program is lost in KINDERGARTEN COP 2? Dolph Lundgren -- that's what happens. Sure that the flash drive that holds the precious information has been hidden in the classroom of a recently deceased kindergarten teacher, Agent Reed must retrieve it before the consummate Russian evildoer Zogu (a teddy-bearish Aleks Paunovic) gets his hands on it. Concealing his true identity even from school officials, it's fish-out-of-water time as Reed takes over the class, falls in love with a spirited female teacher, and learns as much about himself as a man as he does about his case. Along the way, he's supported by his wiser partner (Bill Bellamy) and the agency itself. Unfortunately, Zogu isn't far behind, and matters come to a crucial climax as all of those with whom Reed has come to care about end up in harm's way.
Is It Any Good?
Given the nonsensical situations, predictability, and less-than-stellar writing and acting, this non-sequel sequel doesn't measure up to the Arnold Schwarzenegger original. Whatever one might think of Schwarzenegger's inherent acting chops, he brought warmth, a twinkle, and high energy to a silly concept and made it fun. Dolph Lundgren, game and trying hard with a good sense of humor, simply can't sell it. Surrounded by other exaggerated, farcical performances (the few actors trying to make it real fall by the wayside) and a story that relies on zero logic, the result is watchable only to see the performances of some cute 6-year-olds as they spar with Lundgren. Even then, seeing those kids given permission to join the climactic "battle" sequences and fight the villains is beyond silly. Mildly entertaining for those who like to see strapping strongmen succumb to the charms of innocence. Violence and language make it unsuitable for most kids.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the nature of movie "sequels." List some of the attributes that make a film (or book) a sequel. Is this movie truly a sequel to Kindergarten Cop? Why, or why not?
This film talks about "being angry at the action, not the man." What does this mean? How does it apply to real-life situations? How can you separate your actions from your character?
Which clues do the filmmakers provide in this movie to clarify that the violence is not meant to be taken seriously? How do a villain's personality and behavior affect the level to which he is to be feared? Was Zogu scary or silly?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : May 17, 2016
- Cast : Dolph Lundgren , Bill Bellamy , Darla Taylor
- Director : Don Michael Paul
- Inclusion Information : Black Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Universal Studios Home Entertainment
- Genre : Comedy
- Topics : Adventures
- Run time : 100 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- MPAA explanation : violence and some suggestive material
- Last updated : October 1, 2025
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