CODE TWO has been around forever, and rightly so. This was a great movie to watch during the long summer or late night, and with a dynamic cast. It has aged a bit, but the story remains fresh, all about rookie cops, going through the police academy, then their real deal life and death tests. Old pro Keenan Wynn shines as the tough as nails veteran cop/ slash recruit trainer up against smart ass newcomer Ralph Meeker. What a team they make! The ending, and best not gone into, is worth the wait. BUT beware of the thug with the butcher knife! Enough said!! Reportedly based on a true story, with shades of DRAGNET and just plain ole fun to watch over and over again. Also a terrific, albeit vintage warning about speeding and reckless driving! Look fast for Chuck Connors in an early role as a desk sergeant. Shot on location at the then remote LA Police Training Academy (watch Wynn and his crew jog along the old roads) which in a few years would be a neighbor to Dodger Stadium! Finally on dvd and turning up a lot on tv once again. Hooray!
