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Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
2015 94 min United States of America PG 16+
★3.9
Action, Comedy, Family
Director: Andy Fickman
Trailers
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Description
Security guard Paul Blart is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist - and it's up to Blart to apprehend the criminals.
Budget:
$38M
US Gross:
$71.04M
Worldwide:
$107.6M
Starring
Kevin James
Actor
Raini Rodriguez
Actor
Eduardo Verástegui
Actor
Awards
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Screenplay
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Picture
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Actor
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Director
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Sequel, Remake or Ripoff
Razzie Awards 2016
— Worst Screen Ensemble
Key opinion
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is widely regarded as a significant decline from its predecessor, suffering from an uninspired, repetitive script and outdated slapstick comedy. While Kevin James's physical commitment to the role remains a point of minor appeal for some, most critics find the film's humor flat and the overall execution lacking in artistry.
| Screenplay | The screenplay relies on tired, repetitive slapstick gags and outdated comedic tropes that fail to land. | |
| Originality | The film fails to offer any narrative originality, merely recycling the formula of the first movie without adding depth. | |
| Production | The production design features a visually appealing setting in the Wynn Resort, though the potential of the location remains largely underutilized. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performance are divided; some appreciate Kevin James's physical dedication and charm, while others find his portrayal of Blart to be inconsistent and lacking the nuance of true comedic masters. | |
| Humor | The humor is polarizing, with some viewers finding the family-friendly slapstick watchable and occasionally successful, while others find it entirely flat and unfunny. |