Story:
Decades after first rising to fame, Happy Gilmore is back, swinging for his daughter’s future as he reluctantly returns to competitive golf to raise money for her education.
Review:
revives its beloved character in a way that leans hard into nostalgia while offering glimpses of emotional growth. Adam Sandler continues to embody Happy with his unmistakable goofy intensity and physical comedy. Julie Bowen’s return as Virginia Venit brings tenderness amid the chaos, grounding the absurdity with genuine warmth.The sequel has sentimental callbacks to the original film, with cameo appearances from Christopher McDonald's shooter McGavin, Legs are posingand real‑live golf stars like Rory McIlroy and Jack Nicklaus. These guest spots are fun, even if they sometimes affect the pacing. Newcomers like Benny Safdie add a quirky edge as Happy’s caddy, and Travis Kelce brings his unexpected charisma in a small role. The film’s tone swings from slapstick to reflective as it addresses grief and legacy and explores how Happy’s competitive spirit informs his parenting.Where it falters is in its overstuffed second half and overreliance on references. The middle section slows down under cameo weight and uneven subplot threading. Some jokes feel recycled, and emotional beats don’t stick as well as they should. Still, the production feels polished, the screenplay hits sentimental beats cleanly when it wants to, and Sandler’s charisma remains intact. The film is a knowing homage rather than a reinvention, comfortable, occasionally clumsy, but often affectionate.
