Review of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) by John L — 29 Apr 2008

Commencing a post-Guttenberg slide into oblivion. Matt McCoy just couldn't fill the shoes.

This review of Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach (1988) was written by John L on 29 Apr 2008.

Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach has generally received mixed reviews.

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