Plaza Patrol
Plaza Patrol

TV Show spotlight

Plaza Patrol

1991
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
English

Cannon and Ball star as security guards Trevor and Bernard at the Margaret Thatcher Plaza shopping centre Trevor Purvis and his senior, Bernard Cooney, are security guards at the Margaret Thatcher Plaza shopping precinct. Whilst Bernard is eager to just get on and get the shift completed, Purvis is a little more casual with his use of company time.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users72%
Director: Gary NelsonGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A streetwise undercover cop infiltrates a gang to bust a drug ring operating out of a Miami shopping mall. He must navigate the dangerous world of crime while maintaining his cover and protecting innocent civilians from the escalating violence.

Critical Reception

Plaza Patrol received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its energetic action sequences and lead performance but criticizing its predictable plot and uneven tone. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit forgettable, action flick.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its fast-paced action and Michael Jai White's charisma.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of originality.

  • Seen as a solid, if uninspired, entry into the 90s action genre.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's high-octane fight scenes and the performances of the lead actors, finding it to be a fun popcorn movie. Some viewers pointed out that the storyline was a bit thin and predictable.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a real, operating shopping mall, adding to its authentic urban feel.

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