adam sandler happy gilmore 2 reviews

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🎬 What the Critics Say

Esquire

The review praises the sequel as a nostalgic yet emotionally grounded ride. While not essential, fans will enjoy its absurd humor, callbacks, and heartfelt focus on fatherhood, especially Happy supporting his daughter Vienna’s ballet dreams. 

The Guardian

Described as strictly for the fans, the film brings Happy back as a grieving, alcoholic father. While loaded with nostalgia and cameos, it doesn’t quite recapture the original’s magic—but it celebrates its legacy nonetheless. 

Houston Chronicle

Full of cameos and nostalgia, the movie is seen as more of a fun reunion than a tightly structured comedy. Critics enjoyed the vibe-driven return, though it’s less ambitious than the original. 

New York Post

While warmly familiar and featuring many beloved returning characters, the film’s comedy and storyline are perceived as thin. Still, it offers light entertainment for die-hard fans. 

Decider

Highlights the emotional arc of Happy returning to golf to support his daughter’s aspirations, and frames the film as a heartfelt yet comedic legacy sequel true to Sandler’s style. 

📝 Summary of Critical Feedback

Aspect	Consensus
Tone & Theme	Heavy nostalgia, emotional arc grounded in loss and fatherhood
Humor Style	Slapstick-heavy, cameo-laden, quirky guest appearances
Plot & Structure	Over-stuffed, loosely structured, runs long (~114 min)Â
Comparisons to Original	Entertaining but softer and less sharp than 1996 classic

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 What the Fans Are Saying (Reddit & IMDb Highlights)

• On Reddit, many users appreciated the film as a heartfelt sequel with a modern twist“Happy Gilmore 2 is a solid return… constant stream of … a good‑natured charmer about a troubled everyman”  
• IMDB user reviews express broad excitement, especially from original fans:“It’s funny, it’s quirky, it’s Sandler and it is awesome!”  
• Average scores align with critics:
  
• Rotten Tomatoes: ~64% audience score; critics around 50% to 52/100 on Metacritic  
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‍🎚️ Notable Critics’ Ratings

• The Times (UK): ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5 stars)  
• RogerEbert.com: 3/4 – “great, stupid, harmless fun”  
• AV Club, Looper, other outlets: B‑/mixed marks, citing nostalgia over substance  

🧭 Final Take

If you’re a long-time fan of Happy Gilmore, you’ll find plenty to enjoy—returning characters, over-the-top cameos (including Bad Bunny, Travis Kelce, Rory McIlroy, John Daly), and nostalgic callbacks that lean into Sandler’s comedic universe  .

However, if you expect the same irreverent charm and underdog spirit that made the 1996 original iconic, this sequel may feel unfocused and overly nostalgic, with a weaker emotional core and less comedic bite  .

If you’re interested in diving deeper—like breakdowns of specific cameos, the emotional beats, or comparisons to the original—just let me know!