In a movie-verse overflowing with nostalgia-driven projects, the latest sequel to release over 20 years after its predecessor is Netflix's Happy Gilmore 2, and it's here to drown you in cameos (seriously, I think they may have set a Guinness World record for cameos, I looked down and I almost missed Post Malone). Returning to reprise one of his more iconic roles is Adam Sandler, and this time here's here to save golf. Unfortunately for Happy, he apparently does not get a happily-ever-after ending after winning the gold jacket, although he does get five more jackets and five kids. If you're wondering how they'll manage to write off the old love interest in this long-awaited (?) sequel, I promise you won't be disappointed. As far as unnecessary sequels go, Happy Gilmore 2 does its best to recapture the magic, in fact, much of the film is spent calling back to familiar moments and characters. Honestly, the movie feels like one big reunion, with characters even the most die-hard Adam Sandler fans may not remember popping up in some scenes (the movie painstakingly ensures that we know exactly who they are though with several flashbacks throughout).
Despite all this, the Netflix sequel does manage to deliver a few laughs, and seems to have captured the same spirit as the original 90's hit. It's nothing to write home about, but this may be one of the better Adam Sandler Netflix projects (I know, I know). If you have a Netflix account and are a Happy Gilmore/Adam Sandler I'm sure you would probably at least passably enjoy this film, however, it certainly isn't as memorable as the original, and spends too much time basking in nostalgic reminiscence of the previous film to really set itself apart. At best, this movie will make you want to re-watch the 1996 classic (which is still on Netflix, but only for a couple more days, so hurry). While it isn't the worst movie ever, it isn't exactly "necessary" either; however, if you're a Sandler fan you could certainly do worse as far as streaming-service-original movies go (why are there so many of them?). Admittedly, from what I've seen, most fans of the original film seem to be pleased with this new addition. Just please, Netflix, don't get any ideas and take this as a sign that the people want Jack and Jill 2.
-Ryan Maples
5/10
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