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Police Academy 3: Back in Training
1986 84 min United States of America PG 18+
★5.5
Comedy, Crime
Director: Jerry Paris
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Description
When police funding is cut, the Governor announces he must close one of the academies. To make it fair, the two police academies must compete against each other to stay in operation. Mauser persuades two officers in Lassard's academy to better his odds, but things don't quite turn out as expected...
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$43.58M
Worldwide:
$107.6M
Starring
Steve Guttenberg
Actor
Bubba Smith
Actor
David Graf
Actor
Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Police Academy 3: Back in Training is widely regarded as a faithful continuation of the series that leans heavily on its established formula and cast chemistry. While critics and some viewers find it repetitive and lacking in originality, fans appreciate it as a nostalgic, entertaining, and accessible entry in the franchise.
| Acting | The recurring cast maintains strong chemistry, providing a sense of comfort and continuity that fans of the series enjoy. | |
| Originality | The film relies heavily on a repetitive, formulaic structure that echoes its predecessors, leading to complaints about a lack of genuine innovation. | |
| Humor | The comedic quality is polarizing: some viewers find the relentless barrage of slapstick and familiar gags hilarious, while others view the humor as stale, predictable, and unintelligent. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely seen as thin and derivative, serving primarily as a loose framework to facilitate the return of beloved characters. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is generally viewed as brisk and engaging, effectively keeping the film moving from one set piece to the next. |