Happy Gilmore 2 starts with a bang and delivers a hilarious first hour that had me laughing harder than I have in years. The film leans fully into its cornball nature and I loved that about it. It knows what it is and never tries to be anything more than a ridiculous, feel-good comedy. Even though the second half didn’t quite keep up the momentum, it still offered plenty of laughs and light-hearted fun.
Despite never having seen the original Happy Gilmore, I appreciated how they brought elements from the first film into the sequel. It helped tie everything together and made the experience more enjoyable, even for newcomers like me.
The comedy was exactly my style: goofy, over-the-top, and self-aware. Sure, the acting wasn’t award-winning, but that’s part of the charm. It’s not The Godfather and it doesn’t need to be.
What really surprised me was the impressive lineup of professional golfers like Rory Mcllroy and Scottie Scheffler making appearances. The film had an incredible 72 cameos, but the standout for me was Cameron Boyce. Adam Sandler paid tribute to Cameron by including clips from his earlier work, which was a touching and respectful nod.
One of the most memorable running jokes in the film was the use of the word “Alky” instead of alcoholic it’s stupid, but somehow it works. I also appreciated how the movie referenced the PGA and LIV-style split in golf tours, giving it a bit of a topical twist and made it their own.
Adam Sandler continues to prove why he’s one of my favourite comedic actors. With classics like Grown Ups, Bedtime Stories, The Wedding Singer, and now Happy Gilmore 2, he shows he still knows how to entertain. This might be one of my favourite films he’s done in a long time not because it’s perfect, but because it’s unapologetically fun.