When it comes to
Arnold Schwarzenegger in this movie, you get the sense that this isn’t his
usual kind of role. From the acting and the script, it’s clear the filmmakers
had bigger ambitions for this project than what it ultimately became. Here,
Arnold steps away from his typical action hero persona, dons a suit, and takes
on the role of a teacher—a classic fish-out-of-water setup. While this isn’t
the first time Arnold has done something like this, it doesn’t quite hit the
mark in this case.
Still, if you
grew up in the ’90s like me, watching it now brings back fond memories. The
movie has cemented itself as fun and enjoyable, even if it’s far from being a
masterpiece or a great film. It does what it’s supposed to do: entertain.
Sure, the plot
is packed with impossible scenarios, and many of the situations could have been
avoided with a little common sense. But despite its flaws, I found myself
enjoying the movie. It may not showcase Arnold or director Ivan Reitman at
their best, but this is the second of three comedies they collaborated on,
following Twins
(1988) and preceding Junior (1994).
In all three films, Arnold trades his action star image for comedic roles.
The movie starts
with the antagonist, a drug dealer named Crisp, on the hunt for his ex-wife. We
learn that she witnessed something incriminating about him and fled with their
son to avoid him.
The main plot
revolves around two partners, John (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Phoebe (Pamela
Reed), who are tasked with catching Crisp. They go undercover at a school where
Crisp’s son is enrolled. Phoebe, who used to be a teacher, is set to take on
the role of his class teacher. However, things take a turn when she comes down
with stomach flu, leaving John to step in and take her place.
The plan is
simple: get close to Crisp’s wife, gain her trust, and offer her immunity in
exchange for her testimony against her husband.
As the story
unfolds, a romantic attachment develops, complicating matters further. Despite
this, the primary goal remains the same—stopping Crisp.
Like many Arnold
movies, this one was a box office hit. While it’s not a cinematic masterpiece,
it’s a fun movie to watch for pure entertainment value. I have to mention, this
movie does not go down as one of those movie which has aged well, seeing it now
I can see enough plot holes.
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