Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2
“I didn’t choose security, security chose me.” That’s what security officer Paul Blart (Kevin James) says while giving the keynote speech to the Security Officers Trade Association Conference in Las Vegas. Blart is thrilled to attend the conference; he’s been through a lot since his infamous mall cop adventure – his wife left him and his mother passed away. So now it’s time to not only learn about the latest security weapons, but to take his teenage daughter for a relaxing getaway. However things don’t go as planned. Coincidentally, a group of thieves are staying at their hotel, plotting to heist the hotel’s expensive art, including one of Van Gogh’s finest. No rest for Blart…now it’s time for the beloved mall cop to use his unique skills to capture the criminals and save the innocent victims.
Rating: 4 and 1/2 out of 5 popcorn buckets
Release Date: July 14, 2015
MPAA Rating: PG
Best Age Group: 10+
Sexual Content: Mild
Violent/Disturbing Content: Moderate
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
Will Teens Like It? Yes
Talking Points:
- Though Blart is very goofy and silly, he’s a great guy. He’s a loving and protective father and a very conscientious security officer who takes his job very seriously.
- When Blart gives the keynote speech at the security officers’ conference he highlights the fact that officers do what they do to help people! He says…”If you believe the purpose of life is to serve yourself, then you have no purpose. Help someone today.”
Sexual Content: Mild
- Woman wear low cut tops and skimpy bikinis.
Violent Content: Moderate
- There is a lot of slapstick violence involving Paul Blart (Kevin James). Blart is kicked and attacked by a giant bird, hit by a car while on his Segway, kicked by a horse, and crashes through a van window. He also stuffs himself in a suitcase which ends up sinking in a pool.
- There’s a comedic battle between Blart and the villains. Blart Tases a bad guy and several characters are shot by guns, though no casualties.
- Blart’s daughter is kidnapped in the hotel…this may frighten young kids.
Crude or Profane Language: Mild
- We hear “freaking,” “you suck,” and “idiot.”
Drug and Alcohol Content: Mild
- We see characters drinking martinis and beer in the hotel bar.
- We see young hotel employees drinking from blue plastic cups at a party.
Overall Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is a comedic film, appropriate for kids ages 10 and up. Parents need to be aware of the moderate violence throughout the film.
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