Ep 110 "Happy Gilmore 2"

Broken Dishes Podcast
Episode 112 "The Naked Gun (The New Version)"

Cody and Ivan review  'Happy Gilmore 2,' and they couldn't be more divided in their opinions. Well, actually, they can be more divided, but the gap is still pretty big. Tune in to see who's rooting for Happy's comeback, and who's booing Happy back into retirement. You might be surprised. 

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Takeaways
Happy Gilmore 2 was released 29 years after the original.
Cody rates the original Happy Gilmore a 91, while Ivan gives the sequel a 70.
The sequel is criticized for being overstuffed with cameos and lacking a coherent plot.
Cody believes the writing quality of Adam Sandler's films has declined over the years.
Ivan finds humor in the absurdity of the sequel's plot.
The characters in the sequel are seen as less relatable than in the original.
Cameos from athletes and celebrities were viewed as forced and unnecessary.
The pacing of the sequel was better than some of Sandler's recent films.
Cody enjoyed the first 15 minutes of the sequel, citing it as the funniest part.
The discussion ends with reflections on the future of sequels and Adam Sandler's career.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Happy Gilmore 2
01:45 Comparing Happy Gilmore and Its Sequel
05:35 Character Analysis and Cameos
09:15 Plot Structure and Writing Quality
12:32 Final Thoughts and Ratings
14:10 Critique of Comedy in Film
16:00 Parody and Real-Life Inspirations
17:40 Character Development and Cameos
20:17 Directorial Choices and Cameo Execution
22:58 Reflections on Adam Sandler's Career
24:30 Tribute to Hulk Hogan


Happy Gilmore 2, movie review, Adam Sandler, comedy, film analysis, character development, sequels, nostalgia, plot holes, cameos, Travis Kielce, Bad Bunny, Happy Gilmore