Starring Kevin James and Jayma Mays
Written by Kevin James and Nick Bakay
Directed by Steve Carr
Written by Kevin James and Nick Bakay
Directed by Steve Carr
This flick has only been out for six months and it's already the butt of jokes (Brüno contains a reference to it). By no means is this a good flick, but it's not quite as bad as the jokes may make you think it is.
The reason for that is Kevin James -- I think he's a reasonably likable guy in this movie. I enjoy him on King of Queens, and I must admit that I thought he was pretty decent in this ridiculous movie. In fact, for the most part, the actors in this were much better than in other Adam Sandler-produced Happy Madison productions.
Blart is a mall cop who takes his job very seriously. However, when (the nicest ever) hijackers take over the mall, Blart is the only one who can help the five hostages. There's a silly love story between Blart and mall worker, Amy (the cute Jayma Mays, who I first saw and liked immensely in the underrated thriller Red Eye a few years ago), and although it's stupid, it didn't feel nearly as forced as it could have.
This isn't a good movie, but it isn't necessarily a horrible one.
The reason for that is Kevin James -- I think he's a reasonably likable guy in this movie. I enjoy him on King of Queens, and I must admit that I thought he was pretty decent in this ridiculous movie. In fact, for the most part, the actors in this were much better than in other Adam Sandler-produced Happy Madison productions.
Blart is a mall cop who takes his job very seriously. However, when (the nicest ever) hijackers take over the mall, Blart is the only one who can help the five hostages. There's a silly love story between Blart and mall worker, Amy (the cute Jayma Mays, who I first saw and liked immensely in the underrated thriller Red Eye a few years ago), and although it's stupid, it didn't feel nearly as forced as it could have.
This isn't a good movie, but it isn't necessarily a horrible one.
RANDOM THOUGHT: A movie pet peeve of mine was evident in this flick: using 80s music to try and bring about cheap laughter. A corny 80s song does not equal hilarity -- and they attempt this laugh six or seven times in this movie. Barry Manilow does not automatically receive a chuckle. Sorry.
The RyMickey Rating: D+