Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)

Nugent finds the sequel hit-and-miss but sweet and hard to dislike. He praises its goofy geniality and affectionate connections to the original, despite its overlong guest list.

Erbland finds the sequel an imperfect but often successful comeback, balancing comedy with a surprising touch of sadness. She praises its wistful, genuinely felt nostalgia alongside Sandler’s return to the character’s humor and heart.

The review finds the sequel imperfect but comfortably entertaining, with enough silliness and late-life seriousness to make it worthwhile. It praises the way Sandler folds real grief and memories of departed cast members into the legacy sequel.

Lawrence finds the sequel unlikely to win over newcomers but entertaining for devoted fans. He praises Bad Bunny’s comic turn and the film’s affectionate defense of golf, while criticizing its cameos and overlong third act.

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Willmore finds the sequel unable to bear the weight of time, with its comedy overwhelmed by a melancholic sensibility. She singles out John Daly’s performance as an unexpected comedic highlight.

Scheck finds the sequel lazy, witless and relentlessly vulgar, though he says fans of the original will enjoy it. He singles out Christopher McDonald’s lunacy and Bad Bunny’s endearing, funny performance as bright spots amid the overstuffed cameos and tired gags.

Hammond finds the sequel entertaining, with enough laughs and affection for the original to make it a satisfying return. He especially praises Adam Sandler’s grounded performance and the parade of golf-star cameos.

Ewing finds the sequel a charming, worthwhile successor that refreshes the original without losing its spirit. He praises Adam Sandler’s balance of comic antics and emotional depth, while noting that some jokes fall flat and cameos can distract.

Miller finds the sequel entertaining and somewhat fresh, though it could be tighter and more ambitious. She singles out Bad Bunny as the standout, praising his nimble comic timing and deadpan performance.

The critic finds it a comfortable, unsophisticated comedy with enough heart and nostalgia to please fans. They single out the many cameos and callbacks, especially Eminem’s appearance, as highlights.

Vorel finds the sequel occasionally funny but ultimately exhausting and overlong. He praises Christopher McDonald’s return as Shooter McGavin, while criticizing the repetitive jokes and glut of cameos.

The critic finds the sequel an exhausting, humorless disappointment that fails to recapture the original’s appeal. They especially fault its opening plot turn and relentless callbacks, while noting that occasional clever lines and cameos offer only sparse laughs.

The critic finds the sequel underwhelming and too gentle to match the original, though it is not terrible. They single out the amusing array of cameos and the warm scenes between Happy and his children.

The review finds the sequel stale and too late, recommending viewers rewatch the original instead. It praises Christopher McDonald’s return as Shooter McGavin, whose performance and chemistry with Sandler provide some of the film’s funniest moments.