Happy Gilmore 2

Synopsis: Gilmore returns to the sport of golf since his retirement after winning his first Tour Championship, to finance his daughter's ballet classes. 

Movie Review:

"Happy Gilmore 2," directed by Kyle Newacheck, is the long-awaited sequel to the beloved '90s cult classic comedy starring Adam Sandler. Set 30 years after the original film, this sequel unfortunately falls flat, delivering a brand of comedy that feels pointless, dull, and overly ridiculous—ultimately tarnishing the legacy of the first movie.

Adam Sandler reprises his role as Happy Gilmore, and while he brings his signature charm and humor to the character, this time he’s a bit older and wiser in his 50s. His sarcastic and immature antics still work, but they don’t quite capture the magic of the original.

Bad Bunny shines as Oscar, Happy’s caddy, delivering some of the funniest moments in the film that genuinely made me laugh. Christopher McDonald returns as Shooter McGavin, and he’s undoubtedly the highlight of the movie. His character’s iconic lines and moments are cleverly woven in, and his redemption arc adds a hilarious twist. The chemistry between Shooter and his daughter Vienna, played by his real-life daughter Sunny Sandler, is sweet and heartwarming, making their scenes a joy to watch.

However, the film suffers from many of the same pitfalls that plague legacy sequels. It relies heavily on pointless flashbacks, references, and callbacks to the original, which come off as lazy and boring. There are also too many celebrity cameos that pulled me out of the story more than once.

Benny Safdie plays the villain Frank Manatee, an evil billionaire intent on changing the "boring" sport of golf. Unfortunately, his over-the-top humor and ridiculous plans made him more annoying than entertaining, and I found myself wishing he would just disappear from the screen.

Overall, "Happy Gilmore 2" was a disappointing attempt to revive a classic 30 years later. It leaned too heavily into silliness for my taste. I’m giving it a 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Director: Kyle Newacheck 

Cast: Adam Sandler, Sunny Sadler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller, Benny Sadie, Benny Sadie, Conor Sherry,Sadie Sandler, Margaret Qualley, Erir Andr’e, and Haley Joel Osment 

Runtime: 114 Minutes