Kindergarten Cop
Tags: comedy, fantasy, murder, cult, revenge, violence, cute, humor, romantic

Plot synopsis:
Detective John Kimble is on the trail of a drug-dealing bad guy. He visits a girl named Cindy who may know something about the bad guy whose name is Crisp Cullen. John is handed an assistant, Phoebe O'Hara after he hears that the ex-wife of Crisp is in a school in Oregon with her son, Dominic. but, what's the lady's name? John hears that it's Rachel. he goes out to Oregon to drop off Phoebe as the subsitute teacher. but things go wrong with Phoebe's sickness and John takes her position. he goes to the school and teaches in a kindergarten class where he meets a mother and teacher, Joyce. well, actually Joyce IS Rachel. but John does not know yet. then, John goes to a dinner in a restaurant with Phoebe, Dominic and Joyce. they all go to their homes at night and one more day of school teaching! soon, in the next or other day, John meets a kid named Zach whose father is abusing him. OMG! but, John goes out to find something about the father via talking to Zach's mother and no... it was not Crisp. he beats up the father and soon discovers that Joyce is Rachel. some kind of party is thrown a bit on and John tries to talk to Rachel, but she walks away. the next day, John invites Phoebe over to teach the kids about strangers while Crisp is in the school and lights the school on fire. he kidnaps Dominic and John rushes to get him, he tries to talk Crisp into letting Dominic go, but Crisp shoots John and John falls on the floor. he groans a bit, is OK, but Crisp's mother Eleanor butts in and shoots John. John now is in real pain, he bleeds and groans and is sent to the hospital. He then is all right and Phoebe, who is injured by a car at the time John is shot, brings in her fiancee who is a chef. John gets out of the hospital and visits the children. then the movie ends.

Review: Supporting cast do a nice job, particularly Reed as Arnie's partner and Hunt as his kindergarten supervisor.Many critics found the level of violence to be a little excessive considering it's listed as mainly a comedy, but I don't agree.
They truly don't make them like this anymore, just see awful modern examples such as Vin Diesel's The Pacifer for proof or rather don't see them, watch Kindergarten Cop again and see a great action star and comedy director team up to make a most enjoyable work..
Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, Joseph Cousins, Christian Cousins, and all the children in the film do great jobs with their roles.
In between is a nice story of a tough-guy cop becoming a loved and respected kindergarten teacher.The cuteness comes with the kids, who are nice and funny and with Penelope Miller's character.
Miller sports wholesome looks and, except for the end when things get tense, a clean mouth.The star of the film, Arnold Schwarzenegger, shows a good flair for comedy as the tough guy-softie.
i mean, it's funny just to think about a "giant" man taking care of kindergarten children.The truth is that the plot is oriented for an older audience but it fits perfect with the movie's comedic tone.The ending is just priceless and is a perfect example of how early 90's cinema had the tendency to make the lead character into a hero..
Very entertaining film about a cop who must go undercover as a kindergarten teacher in order to track down a killer.Director Ivan Reitman, who delivers his best film since "Ghostbusters", uses Arnold Schwarzenegger brilliantly in this unusual role.
This is an original movie that, although not full of surprises, keeps the drama and comedy perfectly balanced.The children, who are, to Reitman's credit, not used purely to influence the emotions, are adorable and hilarious in a film that is definitely worth your while.Friday, April 12, 1991 - Knox District Centre Sunday, May 12, 1991 - Greater Union Melbourne"Kindergarten Cop" is still entertaining even the third time.
When O'Hara gets sick, Kimble has to fill in on his hardest undercover assignment yet - as a kindergarten teacher.Looking back on it, this was one of several films that saw Schwarzenegger opening up his resume to become more than just an action star.
But, I enjoyed this film a lot.This is about a police officer who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch a criminal and ultimately fall for the first grade teacher.The acting is actually pretty good here.
Kindergarten Cop is directed by Ivan Reitman and it stars Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble, a tough police detective who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to catch drug dealing baddie Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson), before Crisp can get to his ex-wife and son.
Not only that but he finds himself drawn to another teacher, Joyce (Penelope Ann Miller) to further complicate things.Sandwiched in between Total Recall and Terminator 2:Judgement Day, is this light action comedy on Arnold Schwarzenegger's Curriculum Vitae.
Its normally every other day you see Arnold in a tough guy role e.g. The Terminator series and here he portrays a professional cop, until he is forced to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher, an absolute genius move from the director of 'Twins' Reitman.
Schwarzenegger always played a badass type,in early part he does,but after became a kindergarden's teacher arouse him a pleasure to work with children,this movie itself falling down in those hollywood clichés,too many soppy,as were conceived as commercial picture we must understand,therefore it ends up all fall down a little bit,in other hand we have a crook and his cruel mother marvelous acting by Carroll Baker and also Linda Hunt as quite often had an encreased value to the plot,taking he picture in a high level,in general way the result was totally satisfying as family movie!!Resume:First watch: 1992 / How many: 3 / Source: TV-DVD / Rating: 7.
This truly is a lovely Schwarzenegger Classic movie that i watched so many times growing up on video, i remember this movie from very young & always loved Arnold films he was the first actor i knew & liked & here he is a joy to watch & that's also because the great Ivan reitman knows great feelgood comedy!!!
Schwarzenegger gives a fun performance as Richard Kimble the under cover cop pretending to be a kindergarten teacher & it's so much fun with cool quotable lines & a beautiful music score & excellently directed by REITMAN make this old school cop comedy Thriller a true classic!!!
Just a great fun family film with some comedy,drama & action but mixed together perfectly by director ivan reitman & a great performance by Schwarzenegger, a childhood CLASSIC that I've watched hundreds of times, it's so much fun.
Inevitable before long Crisp is bailed and heads to Astoria looking for his son.One might think that because this is a comedy set in a kindergarten class it will be a family film suitable for all ages...
Kimble will have to act fact, though, because Crisp is on his way to collect his son.For the most part, Kindergarten Cop is an enjoyable movie.
However, "Kindergarten Cop" gives Arnold perhaps his most complete vehicle for showcasing all sides of his acting talent.For a basic plot summary, this movie sees undercover cop John Kimble (Arnold) become a kindergarten teacher in order to scope out baddie Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson).
Watching Mr. Kimble struggle with his new young charges is hilarious, while scenes towards the end of the flick will have you on the edge of your seat and perhaps even in real suspense.Overall, then, I consider "K-Cop" to be perhaps the most well-rounded performance of Schwarzenegger's career...and just a darn good movie to boot!
and to be honest, it does a pretty darn good job at what it sets out to do.In a way, it's much better than what it "should've been".And yet, the fan average barely scrapes over the 6/10 mark and the critics are just as snobby towards it but that's to be expected.'Arnie' is charming and unintentionally/intentionally hilarious as ever, the film has simply monumentally cult quotes, it's fast, cute, fun, funny, and of course it's got that bit of hollow flavor towards the end where great movies usually shine most, but it's absolutely tolerable when we're given such a genuinely entertaining ride prior.A well earned 7/10.
Continuing My plan to watch every movie in Arnie's filmography in order, I come to Kindergarten Cop. Plot In A a paragraph: Detective John Kimble (Arnie) is a tough cop given his most difficult assignment, to go under cover as a kindergarten teacher in order to find a drug dealer.Even bearing in mind this is a kids movie, Cullen Crisp is simply the worst bad guy to ever grace an Arnie movie.
But that's OK, because John Kimble is a cool character in the opening scene's and then the real fun in this movie is Arnie with the kids.
Kindergarten Cop (1990) *** (out of 4) Detective Kimble (Arnold Schwarzenegger) goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher because they get word that a drug lord's (Richard Tyson) ex-wife might be living there under a different name.
The police need her to testify against her former husband and soon the new teacher begins to think the person might be another teacher (Penelope Ann Miller) that he has fallen for.I watched KINDERGARTEN COP several times when it was originally released and as a ten-year-old I found it to be funny and exciting.
Tyson makes for a great villain and we get nice support from Pamela Reed, Carroll Baker and Cathy Moriarty.KINDERGARTEN COP runs a bit too long and it's certainly way too predictable but if you're a fan of the action star then you can overlook the flaws and just enjoy the picture..
Therefore it is quite a surprise that here we see him playing a tough cop-turned-Kindergarten-teacher and you may not think that he would be much good in that type role, because i know i certainly did and i started watching it rather skeptically.
It captures the very essence of the simple, feel-good story, here blended together with a bit of action and an edge that works surprising well against the comedy; nearly as well as the juxtaposition that is "bodybuilder teaches kindergarten." It's great fun, one of the most quotable films of the 1990's, and holds up incredibly well almost a quarter-century after its release.Overall rating: 7 out of 10..
A tough cop (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is given his most difficult assignment ever: to masquerade as a kindergarten teacher in order to find a drug dealer.When this film first came out, it was panned by just about everyone besides Roger Ebert.
While not the greatest comedy, and certainly not a great action film, this movie has a certain charm that resonates beyond the typical demographic for Arnold's films.The only thing that really ages poorly is the bad guy's hair.
I'm not really a fan of Schwarzenegger's comedy films, given that I adore his action movies and would much rather be watching them instead.
The story, which sees Arnie's cop undercover in a school and saddled with a class of boisterous kids, almost writes itself.The reason that this is a workable film comes down to the script, which is laden with all of the classic one liners we know and love from the star.
It has a healthy dose of 'typical Arnie butt-kicking,' plus a load of cute kids, a child abuse sub-plot, creepy child abductors, romantic comedy element and a kooky police partner (expertly played by Pamela Reed).Big Arnie is a tough cop (no change there then) who has to go undercover in a class fill of five year olds in order to try and find out which child is being hunted by a mobster.
still good to watch today.brings back old memories from those lovely 90's.I love Arnie's acting as a kindergarten teacher.apart from that the small kid who says that boys have a penis & girls have a vagina.really cute.
This is my all-time favorite Arnold Schwarzenegger movie, a story about Arnold's character, John Kimble, going undercover as a kindergarten teacher to track down the ex-wife of suspected drug-dealer Cullen Crisp (Richard Tyson) so she could testify against him.The movie starts out with some gun-totting action with some classic and typical Arnold humor.
What follows is a touching plot showing Arnold's more light-hearted and comedic side.Kindergarten Cop has a fast-paced plot and fun story, mixing just the right dose of action, drama and comedy together - no over-the-top stuff.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, the children's cast, and the entire cast did a phenomenal job on this film.
Her role as the teacher across the hall from Arnold's class gives the two of them a few occasions to intermingle, but I think Reitman could have made a few more scenes work.Linda Hunt is absolutely delightful as the principal who looks on while this brooding hulk of a man tries to tame the wild children.Cathy Moriarity provides us with a look into the "single parent capital of the west", and while her role is brief, her input and presence is remarkable.Overall, the film has a buoyancy that allows you to sit through the more placid moments and still want to stay in your seat to see what happens.The real stars are the kids, of course, and I would be remiss not to mention early appearances by Odette Yustman (now Annable), Adam Wylie, and Krystle and Tiffany Mataras, to mention just a few.Rated PG-13 for references to drugs, some language, and some violence, this film is a classic for the kids (I'd say 10 and up, but that is your call) and definitely a keeper for your collection..
The ups and downs and demands of a group of five year olds at times proves to be tougher then this officer of the law imagined with witty questions, lots of resistance and a few tears but through it all he makes a connection with the school, one other teacher in particular in Joyce Palmeiri played by Penelope Ann Miller, and most of all the children In a series of trial and error and some old fashioned detective work Kimble finds the mother and son team and begins to fall for the mom on the run and her child as well as enrich the children's lives with a style of teaching that is called "unconventional but effective".
Kindergarten cop is actually a unique film for its fusion of the lighthearted comedy and the police drama and paved the way for such classics as Turner and Hooch as well as many other films blending these two themes together.Set in the picturesque town of Astoria, Oregon the small town life meets the danger of the big city when Crisp finds what he has been looking for and is determined to take back his son with a finish that will leave you wanting more.
i wouldn't say it's a comedy.it's not a bad movie.it's billed as part comedy,but i wouldn't really say it's a comedy.i think it's more a crime drama,with a bit of lite humour thrown in.there are one or two mildly amusing moments,but nothing i would consider funny.the premise is good.Arnold Schwarzeneggar plays a cop who has to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher.i think they could have exploited this fish out of water angle more in depth and longer.still the movie is actually entertaining for the most part,as a crime drama.Arnold again teams up with director Ivan Reitman(their previous collaboration was Twins).i actually liked this movie more.Pamela Reed and Penelope and Miller also star,but both have less to do than i would have liked.Linda Hunt as the school administrator(or principal,her title is never really mentioned)is good,in what is basically a cameo.for me,Kindergarten Cop is a 6/10.
Despite its ridicule, this is still a fun little film to watch, just as long as you don't take it seriously, i mean it is supposed to be a comedy, after all.Arnold 'i'll be back' Schwarzenneger plays hard-ass cop John Kimble, who goes undercover by posing as a school teacher, in an attempt to track down a guy by the name of Cullen Crisp, who he has been pursing for a considerable time.
He plays John Kimble, a cop who goes undercover in a kindergarten class to uncover the son of a drug dealer before he's kidnapped by his father.
One of the most unlikely kid-friendly people, Arnold Schwarzenegger, gets one of the most unlikely jobs of his life in this 1990 comedy.John Kimble (Schwarzenegger) is on the trail of Cullen Crisp, and has been for years.
As far as I'm concerned, the movie could be a remake of "Big Business" with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the Lily Tomlin role--that's how little I remember of it.But I will tell you this: "Kindergarten Cop" contains one of the greatest moments of cinematic comedy.
Hah."It's not a tumor" falls somewhere between "Here's looking at you, kid" and "Stop looking at me, swan!" as the greatest line ever said in a movie.I wouldn't recommend renting "Kindergarten Cop."  Instead, get together with a bunch of friends, pretend you're all Arnold Schwarzenegger, and spend the evening repeatedly saying "TU-MA!
"Kindergarten Cop" is one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's best films to blend family-based values with raw action, though most adults won't really consider this a pure family flick because of the crime-oriented plot.
The big Austrian plays a cop named John Kimble who has to go undercover as a kindergarten teacher to find the whereabouts of a certain kid's drug dealer father.
'I'm a cop you idiot, I'm detective John Kimble' Kindergarten Cop is one of the funniest films made, Arnold Schwarzenegger is a famous comedian, as he sad in Last Action Hero.It starts off when this bad guy named Crisp, and Schwarzenegger with his kewl as gun.
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Richard Tyson, and Academy Award winner Linda Hunt star in this action-packed, funny movie.
Personally I would've liked Arnold to have some more funny interactions with the kids, and maybe his relationship with Joyce/Rachael could've developed further as it had a nice foundation and good chemistry, but everything happened in such a short period of time between them.There easily could have been a sequel but the thing that gives it strength is that they didn't overdo it like so many films do, and this has possibly also enabled it to gain classic status.It really would be great if they brought out deleted scenes, cast interviews or special features on the DVD..
As Detective John Kimble, he does a great job trying to fit in as the patient kindergarten teacher, and his early scenes with the children are comedy at its best.
Kindergarden Cop is as dumb as films get, but it gets good in my book by Arnold's change in action to comedy (first seen in Twins).
Here, he plays a cop who is on the trail of a drug dealer, and the only way to go undercover is to become a teacher in little kids school, and then the laughs come as some classic Arnold clips (later played on O & A) come up like "Stop Whining" or "You lack discipline."  Not Ivan Reitman (or Scharzenegger's) finest hours, but it does give them changes of pace.
As you should know by now, Arnold Schwarzenegger plays detective John Kimble who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher to track down the target of one of his lifelong enemies.
Here you have a hardcore cop named John Kimble(Arnold Schwarzenegger) who goes undercover as one thing he never dreamed to be: A kindergarten teacher!
When things don't quite go to plan, Kimble finds he has to go undercover on his toughest assignment yet - Kindergarten teacher!As soon as Arnold Schwarzenegger made a splash into the film industry, every action film wanted him.
"Kindergarten Cop" is a fun comedy-thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Kimble, a cop who goes undercover as a kindergarten teacher so he can find the son of a killer he had busted.