4.6 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 3.0 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
The sequel follows James' Paul Blart who attends a Security Guard Expo in Las Vegas with his daughter. Despite being teased by casino security and other attendees, Blart takes on a group of dangerous art thieves.
Starring: Kevin James, Raini Rodriguez, Neal McDonough, Shirley Knight (I), Eduardo VerįsteguiComedy | 100% |
Family | 61% |
Action | 30% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.85:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.85:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
French (Canada): Dolby Digital 5.1
Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Thai: Dolby Digital 5.1
English, English SDH, French, Spanish, Indonesian, Korean, Mandarin (Simplified), Mandarin (Traditional), Thai
50GB Blu-ray Disc
Two-disc set (1 BD, 1 DVD)
UV digital copy
DVD copy
Slipcover in original pressing
Region free
Movie | 1.5 | |
Video | 4.5 | |
Audio | 4.0 | |
Extras | 2.5 | |
Overall | 3.0 |
If what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, one can only hope Paul Blart (Kevin James) stays in Vegas and never wanders onto a movie screen again. It's not that the affable overweight cop is a bad guy, it's that his movies are manufactured and trite, living cartoons, essentially, that rely almost exclusively on tired gags and James' ability to carry them out, usually at his own expense. The films are family-friendly, at least, but they're so devoid of richness, creativity, and purpose that the humor consistently disappoints, even as it's the central focus. The stories are familiar, the characters are flat (minus Blart and his rotund stomach, of course), and the jokes -- physical and verbal alike -- lack spark. The movie is completely dependent on James' ability to carry it, to turn lumps of coal into sparkling diamonds, but even a comedic actor of his skill can't elevate material this dull into anything more than a groan-inducing sloth of a movie with a few chuckles here, a hearty laugh or two there, and nothing else to make it worth a watch.
The He's Always Hungry Games.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 looks expectedly fantastic on Blu-ray. While the digital photography renders the image somewhat flat and glossy rather than organically filmic, the results are nonetheless impressive. Image clarity is outstanding. The early mall shots reveal storefronts, Blart's crisp white shirt, badge, and patches with remarkable efficiency and lifelike realism. The switch to Vegas presents much more of the same, with fancy hotel appointments looking great, down to the finest little touches and textures. Skin definition is likewise revealing. Colors are sparkling and true; there's no shortage of bold colors to enjoy on everything from bright clothing to multicolored casino objects. Every shade is bright and showy but never gaudy and certainly never dull. Black levels are deep and satisfying while flesh tones are natural and true, showing only a mild push to orange/red in warmly lit rooms. There's a touch of noise in some of the lowest-light moments; the Le Reve show in chapter eleven is the most obvious, but even then it's hardly a distraction. Otherwise, this is a technically flawless image in every way that could easily have been awarded the five full blue "Bs."
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2's DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 lossless soundtrack carries the film's audio needs very well. Music is healthy and robust, enjoying vibrant stage presence -- including a well balanced surround support structure -- and impeccable clarity. Atmospherics are never full alive and totally immersive, but the track presents some nice little casino, crowd, and outdoor ambient effects well enough, again with a fair usage of the surround speakers. A wide dining hall speech delivered via microphone in chapter eight might be the track's best bit, offering natural microphone reverberation throughout the back that effectively places the listener in the middle of the room. Action effects enjoy fair, if not naturally mild, weight and heft. A helicopter zooms overheard with a nice presence while thumps from Blart's beanbag launcher are sufficiently weighty. Other details like a suitcase falling down stairs and splashes into water are about as naturally detailed as can be expected. Dialogue is effortlessly clear and always focused in the front-middle portion of the stage.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 contains a gag reel, deleted scenes, and a bunch of short features. Inside the Blu-ray case, buyers will find a DVD
copy and a voucher for a UV digital version of the film.
Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 should satisfy audiences looking for a safe, easy, no-thinking-required Comedy that's fit for the entire family. In that sense, it's not a good feeling to bash it considering that it really does mean well and is just about the least offensive movie out there, but considering everything it gets wrong -- relying on tired jokes, failing to innovate even in the slightest -- there's really not much room for praise. James, at least, seems like he was born to play the part. He does it well, even if what he does doesn't stretch him, or the material, very far. There's a fair bit of potential left in the tank if the filmmakers are willing to put in some effort instead of just recreating the first movie in a different environment. If there is a third, it will hopefully do something fresh. Sony's Blu-ray release of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 delivers top-end video and high quality audio. Supplements are mostly comprised of short, fluffy featurettes. Rent it.
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