Happy Gilmore 2 is a happy orgy of raucously well-executed Adam Sandler fan service. It’s a pointed exercise in nostalgia, but with a present-tense edge. It’s not some fake update of the clever/dumb brand of slob comedy that made Sandler a superstar in the ’90s. It’s the genuine article, a true revival of Sandler’s Jerry Lewis-meets-rock ‘n’ roll rage. A sequel to his fabled 1996 golf comedy, it extends that movie’s anarchy-on-the-putting-green spirit as blithely as if the original had been made yesterday.
The rule for sequels is: give them the same, only different. Happy Gilmore 2 adheres to this concept beautifully, along with doling out enough blatant fan service to choke a one-eyed alligator. (R.I.P., Morris.)
Amazing movie! It’s been a while since I laughed that much. If you grew up with the original, you’ll love this hit! If you didn’t like it, you probably don’t grow up with the original.
It’s a gem!
And, yes, it is also often quite funny. Most of that humor comes care of Sandler, who slips back into Happy with something like grizzled ease, and seems to have not lost a trick on what makes the character both so funny (his rage, his imagination, his fashion sense) and so easy to care about (his rage, his imagination, his fashion sense).
The dissonance between that meditative quality and a premise as goofy as Happy Gilmore’s is jarring, though it’s hard to blame Sandler for taking the time to look back, no matter the context.
It's not a good movie, but it's not that bad for a streaming flick either. If you liked the first one, give this one a try. It won't give you the same warm and fuzzy feeling as the original, but you could do worse.
As someone who grew up with the classics, this movie was a full-on throwback to my younger days. Seeing all the old-school gems Sandler brought back was pure nostalgia—and an absolute blast. Honestly, if someone didn’t enjoy this, they’re probably just no fun. To Adam Sandler: Thank you very much for this movie. You’re among the rare few still keeping real entertainment alive.
Can't believe this got a sequel but here it is. Not as okayish as the first one, the movie fall flat and probably only good for the fans of the first movie.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is a funny yet unabashedly sincere sequel that maintains the energetic spirit of the first movie while providing a slew of cameos, call backs and great supporting cast.
Terrible despite tons of well known actors and cameos. I think I only chuckled a couple of times throughout the entire movie. The original was MUCH better. I love Adam Sandler but this movie was just NOT funny. The only likeable character was his waiter-turned-caddy.
Another example of an older beloved character who must be a miserable PoS in the sequel. Outside of that, this movie is just pointless, boring, and stupid. Sure, they brought in the nostalgia that was the only reason it got a 3 out of 10.