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Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
‘Surprisingly heartwarming' comedy dominating Netflix charts despite 69% Rotten Tomatoes score
This divisive comedy sequel is currently leading Netflix's top 10 films despite receiving mixed reviews from critics Netflix subscribers can't get enough of a long-awaited comedy sequel released last week that's currently at the top of the streamer's film chart. With an all-star cast and packed with cameos, fans all seem to agree this riotous follow-up was well worth the near 30-year wait. However, it hasn't been a huge hit for critics, scoring just 69 percent on Rotten Tomatoes. Movie fans have been slightly more generous, though, awarding the film a 71 percent audience score. We're, of course, talking about Happy Gilmore 2, which reunites Hollywood funnyman Adam Sandler with one of his most beloved roles. In this rambunctious sequel, the stakes are raised when retired golfer Happy decides to return to the sport that made him a household name to pay for his daughter's ballet school. He bites off more than he can chew when entrepreneur Frank Manatee (played by Benny Safdie) challenges him to compete in his extreme Maxi Golf tournament, forcing Happy to up his game. Fish Jelly Films said of the sequel: 'The cameos come fast and loose, but Happy Gilmore 2 lands as a riotously silly and surprisingly heartwarming comedy.' And IndieWire had to admit: '"More often than not, it makes the shot. 'It is also often quite funny. Most of that humour comes care of Sandler, who slips back into Happy with something like grizzled ease." Watch Stranger Things on Netflix for free with Sky This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more from £15 Sky Get the deal here Product Description One Letterboxd reviewer was also enthusiastic, posting: 'Laff riot. Complete triumph and loving homage to the original. Chris Mcdonald is a revelation as Shooter McGavin and steals the show.' Someone who attended an early screening on the big screen said: 'Just love when original characters are brought back into a sequel, even if it's 30 yrs later lol. The beginning was wild and unexpected af. 'Loved the experience watching this in the theater! the original will always have my heart but this was silly and had me cracking up.' But other viewers weren't so impressed, with one scathing review saying: 'Downright awful, barely even a movie. 'Virtually every decision was grating - an unfunny and uninspired cameo and clip reel that has zero charm, abhorrent production, stupid plotting, and terrible acting (exceptions: Christopher McDonald, Haley Joel Osment and somehow Scottie Scheffler).' And another simply quipped: 'The only happy thing about this movie is when it ends.' Were you busting a gut over Happy's antics or giving this unashamedly silly comedy follow-up a miss? Happy Gilmore 2 is available to stream on Netflix.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Happy Gilmore 2': Is there a post-credits scene? Adam Sandler movie ending explained
Adam Sandler returns in 'Happy Gilmore 2' almost 30 years after the 1996 movie struck a chord with viewers. In the Netflix sequel, Sandler reprises his role as the titular golfer who makes a comeback to the sport to support his daughter's dreams of joining a fancy dance school. 'Happy Gilmore 2' ends with Adam Sandler's character waving goodbye to his daughters after he overcomes personal and professional challenges(X/@PGATOUR) The movie has plenty of easter eggs and cameos, guaranteed to take fans on a nostalgia trip down the memory lane. However, while the film does have a mid-credits scene, many have wondered if it also has an end-credits scene. Here we explain. Spoilers ahead! 'Happy Gilmore 2' ending explained 'Happy Gilmore 2' ends with Happy having overcome most of his struggles. He is shown to have restored his reputation. Happy is also sober by the end of the movie, after turning to the bottle following the death of his wife (played by Julie Bowen) in a freak golfing accident. Further, Sandler's character also manages to send his daughter to ballet school, all the while, saving golf from the clutches of Frank Manatee's Maxi Golf league. At the end of the movie, Sandler's character is seen waving goodbye to his kids and taking a moment to acknowledge his heavenly ghosts. 'Happy Gilmore 2': Is there a post-credits scene? 'Happy Gilmore 2' does not have a post-credits scene. However, it does have a mid-credits scene, which shows the fate of Frank Manatee after the fallout with Maxi Golf. It also offers a glimpse into Scottie Scheffler's condition, after the film shows him get arrested for punching a heckler. If you keep on watching 'Happy Gilmore 2' till the credits finish rolling, more likely than not, Netflix will suggest that you watch 'Happy Gilmore' which is not a bad deal at all, and could be a great way to refresh your memory about the Sandler sports-comedy classic!
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Happy Gilmore 2': What happens in mid-credits scene of Adam Sandler's Netflix movie
'Happy Gilmore 2' comes around 30 years after the first movie, and the sequel on Netflix, starring Adam Sandler, has already generated the right kind of buzz. Adam Sandler reprises his role of Happy Gilmore in 'Happy Gilmore 2'(X/@PGATOUR) Filmed mainly in New Jersey, with a generous dose of cameos, the story focuses on Happy Gilmore, who makes a return to golfing, only this time to pay for his daughter's ballet classes. However, viewers are in for a treat even after the final sequence comes on screen, since 'Happy Gilmore 2' has a mid-credit scene. Spoilers ahead! What happens in the mid-credits scene? The mid-credits scene tells viewers a bit of what happens to Frank Manatee, played by Benny Safdie, and his Maxi Golf league. Viewers are first told of Manatee and Maxi Golf have had a falling out. This is conveyed through a news broadcast, titled 'Sports Hole With Pat Daniels.' On the segment, viewers are told that 'bad news just keeps coming' for Maxi and its founder. The host, Daniels, played by Dan Patrick, notes 'Since the spectacular failure of the Maxi Golf League, the popular Maxi Sports Drink has been recalled after complaints it caused irreversible halitosis, gingivitis, and a new condition they're calling tongue rot.' The scene shows pictures of Manatee with an alarming-looking bright-green tongue. Daniels informs the news channel that he has been unable to track down Manatee for comments, and then with a deadpan expression says, 'Yeah, I would run, too, if I gave half the world midnight booty breath.' This is when the camera pans out to show that this segment is being watched by Scottie Scheffler, who remains incarcerated after he was arrested for punching a heckler during the Maxi Golf tournament, earlier in the movie. Scheffler appears to be unperturbed, and is seen lounging on the bench, when a guard interacts with him. Viewers are given to understand that it has been three days, but Scheffler has not made the phone call he's legally entitled to, so someone can arrange for him to get out of lockup. Scheffler asks what's for dinner, and on hearing chicken fingers are on the menu, he decides to 'stick around another night'. Notably, Scheffler has been facing legal troubles in real life too, after the world's top golfer was arrested in May 2024, during the PGA championships, following an incident involving police directing traffic.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2: Eminem to Margaret Qualley, all 72 cameos in Netflix film explained
'Happy Gilmore 2' comes almost 30 years after the original, and the Netflix sequel sees Adam Sandler reprise his role as the golfer. Only this time, he is playing to finance his daughter's ballet classes. Travis Kelce makes an appearance for one scene, where he plays the part of a head waiter serving golf's tour champions(X/@BadBunnyBrasil) The new instalment, which filmed primarily in New Jersey, is also peppered with cameos – from athletes to celebrities. Here's a look at all those who had cameos in Adam Sandler's 'Happy Gilmore 2'. 'Happy Gilmore 2' cameos explained Among the many stars who appear in the Netflix movie, is rapper Eminem, who plays the son of the character Joe Flaherty portrayed in the first 'Happy Gilmore'. He played the part of a spectator, who was tasked with throwing Happy off his game. In the sequel, Eminem plays his son, resulting in a hilarious scene, where Happy's sons throw him into an alligator-infested pond. Travis Kelce makes an appearance for one scene, where he plays the part of a head waiter serving golf's tour champions (past and present), as they debate how to fight the Maxi Golf league. Adam Sandler add the usual cameos Sandler has a usual group of actors who have cameos in the Happy Madison Productions movies and 'Happy Gilmore 2' is no exception. Notable actor Steve Buscemi, is seen as the Gilmores' old neighbor Pat. Others include Blake Clark who helps Gilmore with his golfing, and Jonathan Loughran, who plays an orderly. Nick Swardson, Ron Schneider, Allen Covert, all appear as well. Sandler's family also has cameos – including his wife, who plays his daughter's ballet coach. Sunny and Sadie, Sandler's kids, have more sizeable roles. Sunny plays Vienna, Gilmore's daughter, whose dance lessons prompt his return to the golf course. Sadie is seen as the member of an alcoholic support group run by Ben Stiller, and eventually helps Happy quit drinking. Golfer cameos in the movie Happy has a long and storied golf career in the movie, which means the sequel has stars – past and present, to give context about the lead character's life. Some of the notable golfer cameos in the movie come from – Scottie Scheffler, Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, Bryson Dechambeau, Justin Thomas, Will Zalatoris, Jack Nicklaus, Lee Trevino, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Jordan Spieth, Keegan Bradley, Wyndham Clark, Bubba Watson, Tony Finau, Rickie Fowler, Corey Pavin, Fred Couples, Retief Goosen, Jim Furyk, Charles Howell III, Sir Nick Faldo, Paige Spiranac, Charley Hull, Nelly Korda, Nancy Lopez, Annabel Angel, David Duval, and Colin Montgomerie. \ Athlete, sports media personality cameos in the movie Several other athletes and sports media personalities had cameos in the sequel as well. These include – Reggie Bush, Becky Lynch, Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Dan Patrick, Nikki Garcia, Boban Marjanovic, Chris Chelios, Sean Avery, Stephen A. Smith, Chris Berman, Jim Gray, Verne Lundquist, and Kelsey Plum. Actors and celebrities making cameos in the movie Several actors and celebrities also appear in the movie, and while some play themselves, other appear as characters like Margaret Qualley, Eric Andre, and Martin Herlihy, who play young golfers. The actors and celebs who have cameos include – Margaret Qualley, Eric Andre, Martin Herlihy, Bobby Lee, Alix Earle, Andrew Santino, Sean Evans, Kym Whitley, Cam'Ron, Post Malone, Scott Mescudi, Jon Lovitz, Ken Jennings, Marcello Hernández, Guy Fieri, Oliver Hudson, Fernando Marrero, Chris Titone, Ella Stiller.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
'Happy Gilmore 2' best sports moments: Scottie Scheffler arrested again
Spoiler alert! We're discussing important plot points during "Happy Gilmore 2" (streaming now). If you haven't seen the movie yet and don't want to know anything about the plot, stop reading now! The future of "regular golf" is on the line and Happy Gilmore is a down-on-his-luck drunk and father of five who gave up the game years ago after he accidentally killed his wife, Virginia Venit, with a wayward drive off the tee. Shooter McGavin is in an insane asylum and Gilmore is working at a grocery store. This is the foundation behind the beginning premise of "Happy Gilmore 2," the highly-anticipated made-for-Netflix sequel of Adam Sandler's classic 1996 golf film that was released by the streaming service on Friday, July 25. Sandler and much of the original cast returned to reprise their roles for a story set almost 30 years later, with plenty of nostalgic moments, people and scenes that call back to the first movie. But the plot also plays off modern golf themes with a new renegade league promising more fun threatening the existence of "The Tour." Gilmore ends up having to save the sport, save himself, find enough money to send his daughter to ballet school in Paris and get grandma's house back (after he lost it again following Virginia's death). It's a fun trip down memory lane fueled by sports, with much of the film taking place on golf courses, golf simulators, driving ranges and batting cages, as a bevy of celebrities and athletes appear on screen in various roles or as themselves. Here's a look at some of the best sports moments and cameos from "Happy Gilmore 2," (and we'll try not to spoil too much of the movie if you haven't seen it yet, but beware): Scottie Scheffler gets arrested … again There were loads of recognizable golfers from the past and present in the film (although Tiger Woods is notably not one of them, despite being mentioned). But current world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler provided the most timely comic relief as the script called for a couple references to Scheffler's infamous arrest at the 2024 PGA Championship. Happy Gilmore shows Scheffler how to win a hockey fight at one point. Scheffler uses the skills late in the film when he punches an opponent when The Tour is in a showdown with evil, "Maxi Golf." Scheffler is disqualified and put in handcuffs, at which point he says, "Oh, no. Not again." Scheffler is later shown in prison, including a hidden scene after the credits. He also blows off an interview featuring goofy questions by Gary Potter, played again by actor and comedian Kevin Nealon. Jack Nicklaus is a close second in the golf humor department when he orders a "half-lemonade, half-iced tea, refusing to call it an "Arnold Palmer." Will Zalatoris is Happy Gilmore's former caddie There are several modern-day twists on what happened in the first "Happy Gilmore," but the best might be the way the script capitalizes on PGA Tour golfer Will Zalatoris and his striking resemblance to the actor who played Gilmore's caddie in the original film. For "Happy Gilmore 2," Zalatoris plays himself but he's also Gilmore's former caddie and, unbeknownst to Gilmore, he's now on Tour. The two end up in the same group at The Tour Championship, with the grudge Zalatoris holds about the way Gilmore used to treat him serving as a catalyst for a fun montage showcasing Gilmore's return to tournament golf. Gilmore ends up accidentally hitting Zalatoris with a snake, covering him in sand from the bunker and eventually tackles him into a pond just like the old days thinking Zalatoris likes it. Zalatoris, for good measure, is shown choking his own caddie like Gilmore once did to him, with Gilmore offering his approval. Bad Bunny is Happy Gilmore's new caddie thanks to evil Travis Kelce Happy Gilmore's new caddie winds up being Oscar, a waiter played by Puerto Rican actor and rapper Bad Bunny. Oscar gets unfairly fired by his boss, played by Travis Kelce, during the Tour Champions dinner attended by Gilmore. After Gilmore can't persuade Kelce's character he's being too harsh, Oscar shows up at the first tee as Gilmore's caddie still dressed in his waiter's outfit and no clue what to do with Gilmore's clubs. Gilmore asks Oscar to go to his "happy place" on the green for him at one point and it leads to a dream sequence in which Bad Bunny's character lathers honey on Kelce's character tied to a tree. A bear then approaches to eat Kelce before the camera cuts back to the golf course. 'Uncle John Daly,' Happy Gilmore's drunk neighbor Happy Gilmore's daughter Vienna, played by Sunny Sandler, one of Sandler's real-life children, initially calls John Daly, "Uncle John Daly." He lives next to Gilmore in the rougher neighborhood he has to move to when he loses all his money. Daly is treated as a quasi-family member in the film. As part of a running gag in the film in which Sandler's character hides booze in an assortment of props and household items, Daly is frequently seen squirting booze into his mouth from a bottle of hand sanitizer. But Daly, a recovering alcoholic in real life, also serves as a sounding board and confidant for Gilmore as he contemplates returning to golf, reminding him to, "Grip it and rip it." Boban goes streaking Remember Mr. Larson, the large construction foreman who had a nail in his head courtesy of Happy Gilmore, only to become his biggest fan in the gallery? Well, he's not in the sequel after chasing Shooter McGavin for Gilmore's gold jacket. But his son, played by 7-foot-4 former NBA center Boban Marjanovic, appears in the film. Like his father, Drago Larson comes to Gilmore's aid from the gallery on the golf course when Gilmore falls off the wagon on Mother's Day. Gilmore avoids arrest because the police have to chase after Boban's character, who takes off his clothes and goes streaking down the fairway. Happy Gilmore takes golf's best to batting cage The lead up to the film's final competition (trying not to spoil too much) includes a scene in which Happy Gilmore takes Rory McIlroy, Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka and Scheffler to the batting cages. This, he tells them, is how he used to get ready for big tournaments and there's even a flashback to the memorable scene of Gilmore taking baseballs into the chest from the first movie. But DeChambeau proceeds to get hit below the waist and the rest of the world's best golfers get taken out, too.
