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I\u2019m not a movie reviewer, not by any stretch. But after watching \u201cHappy Gilmore 2,\u201d I felt like I had to say something. I didn\u2019t expect to laugh that hard \u2014 or feel that much. It was hilarious, nostalgic, and surprisingly thoughtful. Nearly 30 years after the original, this sequel delivered on every level.<\/p>\n
What really hit me was a moment during commentary in the movie. One of the golf announcers says, \u201cWe\u2019ve seen taxis driving themselves, AI girlfriends, and now, quite possibly the end of traditional golf.\u201d and I looked over at husband-head, because just before that, I had been telling him how the whole movie felt deeper than expected \u2014 how it was tapping into something real about aging, relevance and the gap between generations.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s a rivalry happening in the film: traditional golfers vs. this flashy, fast-paced, new age golf that feels more like influencers than sport. It reminded me of the unspoken war happening in society today \u2014 the pressure to keep up, stay trendy, be \u201crelevant,\u201d or risk being written off. Even our kids aren\u2019t immune to it.<\/p>\n
To be honest, I hadn\u2019t even planned on re-instating my Netflix until I saw \u2018Happy Gilmore 2\u2019 was only coming out on the streaming service. I canceled Netflix a long time ago \u2014 back when \u2018Cuties\u2019 came out and it felt like the platform was pushing content I didn\u2019t want in my house. As it turned out, a lot of families walked away around that time.<\/p>\n
Maybe Netflix needed a win. Maybe Sandler knew exactly what he was doing. Because let\u2019s face it \u2014 moviegoing culture isn\u2019t what it used to be, and we\u2019re all still figuring out how to enjoy entertainment after the pandemic pushed us indoors for years.<\/p>\n
A recent April 2024 study from the Journal of Media Economics notes that the pandemic permanently reshaped audience behavior \u2014 many viewers now skip theaters altogether in favor of streaming exclusives. So dropping \u201cHappy Gilmore 2\u201d straight to Netflix isn\u2019t just a convenience \u2014 it looks like a calculated move to re\u2011engage viewers like me. This movie might just be what pulls us back in.<\/p>\n
Sandler nailed it. He brought back familiar faces from the original, as well as professional golfers, which I just loved. Even more touching? He cast his family in the film, and it added a whole new layer to the story about legacy and passing the torch. He honored the spirit of the first film and still made it feel fresh.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not just a comedy \u2014 it\u2019s a reflection of where we are right now. Plus, I haven\u2019t laughed that hard in 30 years. (We\u2019re also rewatching the original this weekend before it leaves Netflix on July 31 \u2014 and the second one again. It was that good.)<\/p>\n
Without spoiling anything, I\u2019ll just say this: it\u2019s not just slapstick golf comedy. There\u2019s something deeper running through the film, about knowing who you are when everything around you changes.<\/p>\n
Sandler leans into the chaos, but always brings heart into it, too. You\u2019ll laugh, of course \u2014 but if you\u2019re paying attention, you\u2019ll also feel seen.<\/p>\n
Well played, Adam Sandler, and well played, Netflix. I see you, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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