Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

People laughing at fat men isn't new, but it's never felt as old as in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.

Although there have been worse sequels -- and worse overall movies -- make no mistake, that's hardly a recommendation.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 doesn't believe in the worthiness of its own hero. Why should we?

There are mediocre films, and then there are films like Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, where the mediocrity is more or less the point.

Maybe Paul Blart isn't spoofing John McClane after all; maybe these movies are actually too stupid to realize what they're imitating.

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 may be forgettable, but it's difficult to truly dislike.

...a mostly (and palpably) underwhelming sequel that fares even worse than its lackluster predecessor...

So, at the end of the day, you reviewed Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 six years ago when you saw the first film. If you enjoyed that one, see this. If you didn't, there's your answer.

Years from now when people look up the meaning of the word "unnecessary" in the dictionary the definition will be the synopsis of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2.

It just lacks the spirit, spark, and authenticity that made us fall in love with the first film.