PG-13 for language
Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello
Directed by Dennis Dugan
The Story:
Lenny (Sandler) decided that he enjoyed visiting home so much a few years back, that's the place to move the wife (Hayek) and kids. They can grow up around friends and family and maybe have a bit of normalcy. However, with a small town full of friends and former rivals, how normal can things really be?
Okay, let's be fair.
The first Grown Ups was a pretty cute movie overall. Nothing ground-breaking or earth-shattering, but it was funny enough and I had a good time watching it, and so did most of the family.
Picked it up when Blockbuster was going out of business, and I have no regrets.
I'm a fan of Adam Sandler, and for the most part, I enjoy more of his movies than I dislike.
Now, with Grown Ups 2, that family-friendly aspect, which was questionable at best before, gets pushed slightly beyond acceptable this time around.
Blame the inclusion of Nick Swardson.
Or Dan Patrick's skimpy shorts.
: /
Swardson has his moments...in other movies... but lately whatever I've seen him in, he's becoming more cringeworthy with every performance.
However this film does not deserve the label of "worst movie ever" or "worst" anything label.
It's simply another typical effort from Sandler that aims for the lowest common denominator for the jokes.
And yes, for every groan-inducing cringe, there are some justifiably funny moments throughout the film.
Why, there's even a bit of a heart-felt message in the final act as old rivalries are ended and some relationships are rekindled.
So again, while not great, it's also not an abomination of film.
Final Grade: C
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I don't see this one joining the original in the library.
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