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Police Academy 6: City Under Siege
1989 84 min United States of America PG 18+
★4.1
Comedy, Crime
Director: Peter Bonerz
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Description
Our favourite police men are called together to deal with a gang who rob banks and jewelers. Using their various talents as well as their extraordinary luck, the crooks stand no chance against our men and women in blue.
Budget:
$15M
US Gross:
$11.57M
Worldwide:
$33.2M
Starring
Bubba Smith
Actor
David Graf
Actor
Michael Winslow
Actor
Key opinion
Police Academy 6: City Under Siege is widely regarded as a significant decline in the franchise, characterized by exhausted tropes and a lack of fresh comedic energy. While a small minority of viewers find the mystery-oriented plot and familiar cast dynamics entertaining, the consensus remains that the film suffers from thin character development and forced, repetitive humor.
| Acting | Michael Winslow’s vocal performances stand out as a consistent highlight amidst a lack of effective new material for the core ensemble. | |
| Screenplay | The film attempts a more structured detective-style narrative, which some find refreshing while others view as dull and illogical. | |
| Humor | The comedy is frequently criticized for being stale, relying on tired gags and forced slapstick rather than the wit found in the series' earliest installments. | |
| Acting | The integration of newer cast members like Matt McCoy is poorly received, with many viewers feeling they lack the charisma of the established franchise leads. | |
| Production | The production quality and technical elements are largely viewed as indistinguishable from previous entries, offering no stylistic innovation. |