‘Happy Gilmore 2’ Review: Back on the Green

The highly anticipated "Happy Gilmore 2" has arrived on Netflix, but the film fails to capture the magic of the original 1996 classic. While it briefly recaptures the warm silliness that made the first movie a hit, the sequel quickly devolves into a lazy and uninspired string of celebrity cameos. The plot follows Happy Gilmore, now a washed-up former golf pro, as he's reluctantly drawn back into the sport to save his grandmother's home. Sandler reprises his role with his signature charm, but the script struggles to maintain the same level of hilarity and heart that made the original so beloved. Overall, "Happy Gilmore 2" is a disappointing follow-up that fails to capture the magic of the original. While diehard fans may find some enjoyment in the nostalgic callbacks and cameos, the film ultimately falls short of expectations, leaving viewers wishing for the true spirit of the first "Happy Gilmore" to shine through.