Trace Tathwell

If you loved the original Happy Gilmore for its chaotic charm and perfect mix of misfits, prepare yourself for disappointment. Happy Gilmore 2 feels less like a sequel and more like a lazy cameo parade shoved into a golf cart. The biggest problem? The side actors. None of them belong in a Happy Gilmore movie. Instead of quirky, grounded oddballs like in the original, we’re bombarded with TikTok stars, random influencers, and comedians who clearly don’t understand the tone of the first film. Every scene feels like an awkward skit where the actors are trying way too hard to be funny instead of just being weird in a natural way. There’s zero chemistry between Adam Sandler and this new roster of faces. Instead of helping Happy’s journey, the supporting cast distracts from it, constantly mugging for the camera like they’re in a different movie altogether. It’s painfully obvious most of these people were cast for social media clout, not comedic talent. The original Happy Gilmore worked because it had heart under all the insanity. This sequel? It feels hollow. Every joke is forced, every cameo screams “Hey, look who we got!” and the soul of the movie is buried under bad casting decisions. If you came for the nostalgia, you’ll leave angry. If you came for golf, you’ll still leave angry. Happy Gilmore 2 is a double bogey that never even makes it to the green.