![]() ![]() Sandler is the main recipient of the cheap lesson in bravery. They sound like they’re trying to convince themselves of this fact, almost as though Sandler’s not-quite-successful streak of recent films ("That’s My Boy," "Jack and Jill") has caused self-confidence to dip amongst the Happy Madison brethren. The fellas also come to the conclusion that though they may be old, they’re still totally cool, fun and relevant. The bros (led by Taylor Lautner in a role that could have been funny if he wasn’t channeling one of Forks’ many forests) eventually return for the climactic ’80s party fight scene so the guys can learn a half-baked … no, quarter-baked lesson about standing up for yourself. Other potential subplots and arcs pop up – Sandler’s oldest son has eyes for the cute girl in school, an obsessive woman from Sandler’s past still loves him, Rock’s wife (Maya Rudolph) forgets their anniversary – but the script doesn’t develop them or tie them into a story as much as it just throws them into a Gravitron amusement park ride and tries to make sense of the puke-filled aftermath. It’d almost be impressive how little happens in "Grown Ups 2" if it wasn’t so insulting. Otherwise, it’s just the guys meandering around a small town, running into their real-world buddies (Dan Patrick, Shaq, pretty much every "SNL" alum whose film career flamed out) and causing desperately unfunny shenanigans. The closest thing we get is our four man-children (Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock and David Spade) square off against a posse of aggressive frat bros. Jumping off three years from the first film, "Grown Ups 2" tries the daring storytelling approach of not having a story whatsoever. #SHAQ GROWN UPS 2 MOVIE#But anything an audience member goes to a movie for – story, entertainment, emotion, mere distraction – is nowhere to be found in "Grown Ups 2." #SHAQ GROWN UPS 2 SERIES#Sure, it’s technically a series of shots projected rapidly onto a screen to give the impression of a moving picture. So let me put my feelings toward "Grown Ups 2" as clearly and as upfront as possible.Īctually, I hesitate to use the word "movie" to describe this middling comedian mid-life crisis simulator. I have a habit of perhaps getting a bit long-winded with some of my reviews (if I’m going to say someone’s million-dollar creation is or is not worth $10 and two hours of your time, however, I feel the need to explain myself in full). ![]()
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