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Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach

March 17, 1988· 1h 30m
Directed by
Cinemagraphs Score4.7

The Police Academy misfits travel to Miami Beach for Commandant Lassard to be honored with a prestigious lifetime award pending his retirement. Things take a turn when Lassard unknowingly ends up in possession of stolen diamonds from a jewel heist.

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22 reviews·Last updated 2mo ago
Peak Moment

Lassard realizes real danger and expertly disarms villain Tony Stark

6.2at 1h 15m
Lowest Moment

Characters prank each other by tanning word dork onto chests

3.2at 27m
Biggest Swing

The film's biggest upswing occurs when Rene Auberjonois appears as the main villain, providing the energy and entertainment value that critics felt was missing from the beach comedy sequences.

Police Academy 5 represents a franchise in decline, with critics consistently noting the worn-out comic material and juvenile humor that only appeals to young children. While George Gaynes and Rene Auberjonois provide bright spots through their committed performances, the absence of Steve Guttenberg and reliance on tired slapstick sequences ultimately make this a disappointing entry that fails to recapture the original's charm. The Miami setting offers some visual variety but cannot mask the creative bankruptcy of recycled gags and predictable physical comedy.

22 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb, Tmdb
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Harris learns Lassard is past due for mandatory retirement
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Lassard chosen as Police Officer of the Decade for Miami convention
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Characters prank each other by tanning word dork onto chests⬇ Lowest moment
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Team meets Nick Lassard of the Miami Police Department
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Harris tries to prove to Commissioner Hurst he should replace Lassard
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Team arms themselves with airboats and jet skis for rescue mission
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Lassard realizes real danger and expertly disarms villain Tony Stark⬆ Peak moment
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Nick moves chair away from Harris as revenge for earlier sabotage
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