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Happy's new "Happy Place" had me laughing the hardest bc it hit so close to home.
Same for my 53 y/o husband!
***Happy Gilmore 2***
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Last: 9 days ago by Heineken-Ashi
Same for my 53 y/o husband!
I thought it was almost equal parts funny and unfunny.
The whole movie is dumb, just like the first, but a lot of it doesn't land here imo.
The running breadsticks bit was probably the funniest thing in the movie for me.
Was concerned when Virginia died in the opening 5 minutes and still don't love that decision, but I guess they needed that for this story.
Probably won't ever watch it again, which is a bummer since the first one is one of my favorite comedies of all time.
The whole movie is dumb, just like the first, but a lot of it doesn't land here imo.
The running breadsticks bit was probably the funniest thing in the movie for me.
Was concerned when Virginia died in the opening 5 minutes and still don't love that decision, but I guess they needed that for this story.
Probably won't ever watch it again, which is a bummer since the first one is one of my favorite comedies of all time.
I was surprised so many of the LIV guys were in the movie when most of the plot centered around making fun of LIV vs the PGA.
It's possible I had very low, or zero, expectations but it seemed pretty funny to me - for a Happy Gilmore/Happy Madison production - when watching on a Sunday afternoon. I should probably go back and watch the first one to see if acting and story line quality dropped a lot.
My 14 year old son said he thought it was funny and that's the age a lot of people on this thread were probably around when they saw the first one and retain a nostalgic love for it.
My 14 year old son said he thought it was funny and that's the age a lot of people on this thread were probably around when they saw the first one and retain a nostalgic love for it.
Brian Earl Spilner said:
I thought it was almost equal parts funny and unfunny.
The whole movie is dumb, just like the first, but a lot of it doesn't land here imo.
The running breadsticks bit was probably the funniest thing in the movie for me.
Was concerned when Virginia died in the opening 5 minutes and still don't love that decision, but I guess they needed that for this story.
Probably won't ever watch it again, which is a bummer since the first one is one of my favorite comedies of all time.
I don't mind that she died but thought it was dumb that he was the one who killed her
I've watched it twice now. It's funny enough. The ways he hid alcohol, John Daly, and Scottie in prison were literal lol for me but agree that the "match" at the end was the dumbest part. And definitely saw all the LIV parallels and was interesting the Bryson and brooks and bubba were all in it.
I don't think its surprising at all that all the LIV guys go in on it. They all of the age the HG was probably on repeat in their homes growing up. They probably jumped at the chance to be in this
wangus12 said:
I don't think its surprising at all that all the LIV guys go in on it. They all of the age the HG was probably on repeat in their homes growing up. They probably jumped at the chance to be in this
The reason people are surprised is the plot seems to have been a thinly veiled dig at LIV (and the LIV guys played tour players trying to take down the upstart league). Glad they did it and that wrinkle made it more fun, IMO but I can see why people are surprised the LIV guys participated.
I see why the players themselves wanted to be in it. More that it was making fun of LIV but I'm sure Bryson and them don't really care. They got their money already.
The pro golfers surprised me. They handled their parts without the usual awkwardness you see with sports celebrity cameos.
All in all it was dumb, especially the end. But I laughed out loud multiple times and I appreciated the inside jokes.
All in all it was dumb, especially the end. But I laughed out loud multiple times and I appreciated the inside jokes.
Thought Boban being Mr. Larson's son was by far the best cameo.
JCA1 said:wangus12 said:
I don't think its surprising at all that all the LIV guys go in on it. They all of the age the HG was probably on repeat in their homes growing up. They probably jumped at the chance to be in this
The reason people are surprised is the plot seems to have been a thinly veiled dig at LIV (and the LIV guys played tour players trying to take down the upstart league). Glad they did it and that wrinkle made it more fun, IMO but I can see why people are surprised the LIV guys participated.
I don't think it was so much a direct dig at LIV as just using the current reality of pro golf to help formulate a funny storyline.
Also, one could argue the dig could (even if unintentional) be at the PGAT because unlike reality, in HG2 the Tour immediately wanted to take the fight right at the encroaching competitor league in a competition.
Also not surprised the LIV guys were in the movie because they aren't stiffs who take themselves too seriously. Brandel probably wouldn't understand it though.
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Probably won't ever watch it again, which is a bummer since the first one is one of my favorite comedies of all time.
The timing of the first one was brilliant in my opinion. So many things came out of no where and at the right time. Was waiting to see how most here responded to it before buying a month of netflix to watch. But it looks like i'm going to wait to see this. I'm sure it's a nice little shut your brain off and enjoy with a drink but the original is one of my favorite all time movies. But whatever, yall are laughing, yall are having a good time.
I say go ahead and watch it soon. If you were a fan of the first one and are open minded to laughing at a stupid movie with some pretty clever gags then you'll really enjoy it. Personally, if I read this thread and then waited too long to watch it I think I would build it up and ultimately be a little disappointed.
We watched it Sunday because my 13-year-old wanted to see it. Otherwise, I never would have sat down to watch it. I laughed harder than I have a long time at a new movie.
We watched it Sunday because my 13-year-old wanted to see it. Otherwise, I never would have sat down to watch it. I laughed harder than I have a long time at a new movie.
Impossible to beat the first one because it was so original, but really enjoyed this one. Loved all the callbacks and cameos.
Happy Gilmore 2 was just like the original. Super ridiculous and dumb, but it made you smile.
Very classy tribute by Sandler to include the late actor Cameron Boyce, who played his son in the Grownups films, into Happy Gilmore 2.
https://ew.com/cameron-boyce-mom-thanks-adam-sandler-for-happy-gilmore-2-tribute-to-son-11780657
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https://ew.com/cameron-boyce-mom-thanks-adam-sandler-for-happy-gilmore-2-tribute-to-son-11780657
I watched it again last night. There's so many little lines, things to see, and people. A lot packed in. But definitely agree Daly and Sheffler killed. Loved Slim, he had great lines.
Is there anyone else in Hollywood with a setup like Adam Sandler?
He leisurely makes movies in great locations with hot women as his love interest; writes parts for all his acting buddies and family members; dresses how he wants; and includes whatever inside jokes he desires.
His movies can be dumb and not make much sense but people still pay him to make them and the audiences still watch. His movies are iconic and the characters are well known to people young and old.
He turned his SNL gig into a half-billion-dollar fortune and hasn't slowed down.
He leisurely makes movies in great locations with hot women as his love interest; writes parts for all his acting buddies and family members; dresses how he wants; and includes whatever inside jokes he desires.
His movies can be dumb and not make much sense but people still pay him to make them and the audiences still watch. His movies are iconic and the characters are well known to people young and old.
He turned his SNL gig into a half-billion-dollar fortune and hasn't slowed down.
AgGrad99 said:
Happy Gilmore 2 was just like the original. Super ridiculous and dumb, but it made you smile.
I don't see how you can compare these in terms of production quality, originality, storyline, etc. HG2 was made to basically pay homage to the original and make money.
Unless your standard is some Oscar worthy film, the original was comedic gold and pretty iconic.
JDUB08AG said:AgGrad99 said:
Happy Gilmore 2 was just like the original. Super ridiculous and dumb, but it made you smile.
I don't see how you can compare these in terms of production quality, originality, storyline, etc. HG2 was made to basically pay homage to the original and make money.
Unless your standard is some Oscar worthy film, the original was comedic gold and pretty iconic.
The original was on this past weekend and I watched a chunk of it. I forgot just how stupid it was. But it made me laugh.
Just like the 2nd one. very dumb, but made me laugh.
I dont think it's deeper than that.
kyledr04 said:
I watched it again last night. There's so many little lines, things to see, and people. A lot packed in. But definitely agree Daly and Sheffler killed. Loved Slim, he had great lines.
Jon Lovitz was hilarious in his short cameo. I wish he'd have been in it more.
AgGrad99 said:JDUB08AG said:AgGrad99 said:
Happy Gilmore 2 was just like the original. Super ridiculous and dumb, but it made you smile.
I don't see how you can compare these in terms of production quality, originality, storyline, etc. HG2 was made to basically pay homage to the original and make money.
Unless your standard is some Oscar worthy film, the original was comedic gold and pretty iconic.
The original was on this past weekend and I watched a chunk of it. I forgot just how stupid it was. But it made me laugh.
Just like the 2nd one. very dumb, but made me laugh.
I dont think it's deeper than that.
Pretty much this.
Know Your Enemy said:
I'm still waiting on Spaceballs 2: The Search For More Money.
Underrated prescient post.
found this to be almost unwatchable at points even though I love Sandler
then again I am a 54 year old not a teenager
for what it is, it's a good flick.
then again I am a 54 year old not a teenager
for what it is, it's a good flick.
EclipseAg said:
Is there anyone else in Hollywood with a setup like Adam Sandler?
He leisurely makes movies in great locations with hot women as his love interest; writes parts for all his acting buddies and family members; dresses how he wants; and includes whatever inside jokes he desires.
His movies can be dumb and not make much sense but people still pay him to make them and the audiences still watch. His movies are iconic and the characters are well known to people young and old.
He turned his SNL gig into a half-billion-dollar fortune and hasn't slowed down.
For sure. Getting fired from SNL might be the best thing that ever happened to him
The movie was better than I expected. It was entertaining. The real golfers did a good job as actors.
It was a good watch but I'm probably one and done.
I think the Maxi thing is what drags it down vs. the original.
I didn't find a lot of that stuff early in the show the least funny parts. Don't get me wrong, there were a few funny bits in there but overall I wasn't loving it.
But that was a foundational problem once the showdown tournament started. IMO, the last 30-40 minutes will keep from watching it again.
I think the Maxi thing is what drags it down vs. the original.
I didn't find a lot of that stuff early in the show the least funny parts. Don't get me wrong, there were a few funny bits in there but overall I wasn't loving it.
But that was a foundational problem once the showdown tournament started. IMO, the last 30-40 minutes will keep from watching it again.
Shane '91
You know the Maxi thing was bad when my kids who are 14 and 16 said that part was stupid. We laughed a lot leading up to that, then we were just ready for it to be over.
The movie was good, but it did run out of steam the second half where I found myself laughing much less. All the constant callbacks and flashbacks to the original were funny at first, but I soon realized that we were basically just watching the first movie all over again. It was total fan service, which is fine, but it didn't quite hit the nostalgic bug the way the last Beverly Hills Cop movie did. My son, who loves the first, was laughing quite a bit at first, but then started getting bored, except for the Eminem cameo, which he loved. It was a decent way to kill a couple of hours, but I doubt I'll ever watch it again.
The Maxi part seemed like a direct ripoff of Dodgeball with the "Purple Cobras" team.
TXAG 05 said:EclipseAg said:
Is there anyone else in Hollywood with a setup like Adam Sandler?
He leisurely makes movies in great locations with hot women as his love interest; writes parts for all his acting buddies and family members; dresses how he wants; and includes whatever inside jokes he desires.
His movies can be dumb and not make much sense but people still pay him to make them and the audiences still watch. His movies are iconic and the characters are well known to people young and old.
He turned his SNL gig into a half-billion-dollar fortune and hasn't slowed down.
For sure. Getting fired from SNL might be the best thing that ever happened to him
51 year old dad of 3 sons and avid PGA fan checking in. I thought the movie was great! I literally was laughing out loud multiple times. Look, this movie isn't a work of art, it's a dumb, immature throwback to a 30 year old classic dumb, immature masterpiece. Sandler was great, and I like that he is using his real family where he can. That's pretty cool.
So many great cameos and throwbacks, too many to list. Best part for me was watching with my 13 year old who enjoyed it as much as I did. He's at the age where he doesn't want to hang with dad much anymore. So, I'll take a 2 hour window where we are laughing and having fun together!
So many great cameos and throwbacks, too many to list. Best part for me was watching with my 13 year old who enjoyed it as much as I did. He's at the age where he doesn't want to hang with dad much anymore. So, I'll take a 2 hour window where we are laughing and having fun together!
Brian Earl Spilner said:
Agreed. I really hope this doesn't suck.
On that topic, how many original Netflix movies have actually been good? I swear every movie they make just feels like Netflix slop.
What's the deal with having to kill off Happy's wife in the first few minutes?
Sandler has used his wife and two daughters in a huge amount of his films!
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