3/5 Run-Of -the-Mill
  by Cary B. Barad (Baltimore, MD)
A run-of the-mill and highly predictable police saga with lots of stereotypes and few surprises. Minorities and women are not portrayed in a particulary flattering way.

5/5 best police movie i've seen in a long time, maybe ever.
  by old school movie lover (dallas,tx)
I must admit that I have never heard of this movie before, I was only a few years old when it came out and only came about it by accident. I'm a big fan of 70's and 80s police shows and movies and mainly purchased this due to Erik Estrada of CHIPS fame. The acting was great especially the leads, Stacy Keach and George C Scott, but had great supporting performances from Estrada, Jane Alexander, and Isabel Sanford of THE JEFFERSONS tv show. What sets this apart from other police movies is that the characters and situations are more real and believeable, not over the top action sequences, though the film does have moments of action and chases. The characters are very real, not 2 dimensional cliches of cops or bad guys. You dont have to be a police officer to enjoy but if you are, you'll understand and sympathize more. The film is enjoyable for anyone, and with the exception of some fashions, music and more technological advances in law enforcement, this film stands the test of time.

5/5 Best Wambuagh Movie Made!
  by W. W. Gin (Sacramento, Ca. USA)
This is a favorite movie of mine. The casting was superb. Outstanding performances by all especially George C. Scott. I believe this was one of Scott's (Kilvinski) best acted but least heralded roles. He played the grizzled, wily vet passing on valuable knowledge and experience to the "wet behind the ears," rookie cop. It reminded me of my experiences with veteran F.T.O's. The sixth sense that vets developed during their careers was something to behold and aspire to. I have a lot of respect and admiration for the officers who spent most if not their entire career on the streets. That is what George C. Scott successfully portrayed. Kudos to the young Stacy Keach (Fehler) whose character matures and becomes jaded during the course of the movie. I believe this was Erik Estrada's best dramatic performance unlike the over-the-top, "CHiP's" character that he became famous for. One of the jewels in this film is Clifton James' portrayal of the crafty "Whitey" Duncan. The unique way he handles the domestic disturbance between the dysfunctional married couple, in front of his trainee (Scott Wilson), was not only hilarious but demonstrates the ability of cops who can think on their feet. James B. Sikking plays the overly ambitious,ladder climbing, and glory seeking vice sergeant who is oblivious to his subordinates' needs other than his own. This is a very realistic movie in terms of character portrayals, situations, and the dreaded fall outs of this job: divorce, suicide and being killed in the line of duty. Anyone wanting to be entertained with laughter, and emotion, plus gaining insight on what a cop faces on a day-to-day basis should view this film.

5/5 Best cop movie ever.
  by B.S.M. (Bowie, MD)
Just simply the best cop movie ever. I'm a Prince George's County police officer and this is the only cop movie I have ever seen that gets it 100% right. If you haven't seen it, get it. If you are a cop movie nut, you NEED this movie.

4/5 The New Centurions DVD Review
  by Manny M. Agah
A good police drama with fine acting by all. This is not an action film like most current police-related films, but an absorbing film.