by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this comedy, bumbling Harlem barbers Dr. Dre and Ed Lover are shipped off to the police academy by their frustrated boss, Nick (Jim Moody). However, when a crooked land developer threatens to forcibly take over their ex-boss' land, it is up to Dr. Dre and Ed to use their new-found police powers to stop him. A number of well-known rap artists make appearances in this film, including Queen Latifah, Humpty Hump, Kriss Kross, B-Real, and Ice-T.
characteristics
themes
keywords
music
life-changes
killing
police
rampage
rookie
rap-music
investigator
ineptitude
bumbler
bad-guy
friendship
gangster
hip-hop-music



