Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 has quietly become one of the more dependable comedies currently available in the US on Netflix and Starz Apple TV Channel, and in the UK on Netflix. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. 1,708 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Kevin James's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Netflix.

There is a reason Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 from the crowd. Security guard Paul Blart is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist - and it's up to Blart to apprehend the criminals. The chemistry Kevin James and Raini Rodriguez bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It hit screens in 2015. What keeps Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 is a strong candidate. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch from start to finish. Kevin James sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.