Police Academy 3: Back in Training
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...
Critics Sentiment
Mahoney, Hightower, and Tackleberry return as training instructors
Copeland and Blankes tamper with computer for final exercise
The film drops significantly from the Mauser eyebrow prank (6.7) to the computer sabotage climax (4.8), reflecting reviewer criticism that the finale was poorly executed.
Police Academy 3 starts reasonably well with the return of beloved characters and some effective slapstick, but reviewers consistently noted it loses steam in the second half. While the familiar cast chemistry and individual gags provide entertainment value, most critics felt the film was becoming formulaic and running out of fresh ideas. The consensus places it as decent but inferior sequel that works as mindless entertainment despite its shortcomings.
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Steve Guttenberg
Carey Mahoney
Bubba Smith
Moses Hightower
David Graf
Tackleberry
Michael Winslow
Larvell Jones
Marion Ramsey
Laverne Hooks
Leslie Easterbrook
Lieutenant Callahan
Art Metrano
Commandant Mauser
Tim Kazurinsky
Cadet Sweetchuck
Bobcat Goldthwait
Cadet Zed
George Gaynes
Commandant Lassard
Shawn Weatherly
Cadet Adams
Scott Thomson
Sergeant Copeland
Brant von Hoffman
Sergeant Blanks
Bruce Mahler
Doug Fackler
Ed Nelson
Governor Neilson
Debralee Scott
Cadet Fackler
Lance Kinsey
Lieutenant Proctor
Brian Tochi
Cadet Nogata
Andrew Paris
Cadet Kirkland
George R. Robertson
Chief Hurst
Crew
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