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Sydney Morning Herald
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sydney Morning Herald
Happy Gilmore 2 is here. But has Adam Sandler shanked it or scored a hole in one?
Happy Gilmore 2 ★★½ Hollywood is deep in its requel era – the remake masquerading as a sequel. Top Gun: Maverick, The Matrix Resurrections, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife all twist the homage dial up. But doing the same with Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler's scrappy 1996 cult comedy about an ill-tempered ice hockey hopeful crashing the professional golf tour, is an odd choice. Anarchic defiance of the status quo is hard to replicate on the cusp of turning 60 years old. But in his comedies, which have moved from multiplexes to Netflix, Sandler has always been, well, happy to make do. In a film that celebrates family unity, Happy Gilmore 2 honours its forebear with a swathe of self-referential tributes and some amusing callbacks. It's a little too dutiful, and could have done with more chaos and absurdism before it revs up for a ludicrous but mostly pleasing finale. Written, as the original was, by Sandler and Robert Herlihy, the plot delivers a rapid-fire update of Happy's life after becoming an unlikely winner of the US Open. Romantic interest Virginia Venit (Julie Bowen) became his wife, further success and a posse of kids followed, before tragedy leaves Happy broke, boozing, and hating golf. It's bad, but not too bad – he can still let real-life golf maverick John Daly live in his garage. In a reflection of the clash between the golf establishment and the Saudi-backed LIV tour, Happy's return coincides with the launch of Maxi, the brainchild of energy drunk magnate Frank Manatee (Benny Safdie). The oily disruptor sees Maxi as a continuation of Happy's disruption. After all, he screamed at the ball and literally traded blows with his pro-am partner. But this Happy is, uncomfortably, a traditionalist. The film's solution to philosophical quandaries is to pile on the cameos. Famous veteran golfers such as Jack Nicklaus give way to numerous current stars, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Characters from the first film are remembered here with offspring. Ben Stiller returns. Margaret Qualley plays a round. Some try too hard (Travis Kelce), some get it right (Eminem), some do not try (Post Malone). The producer who made the schedules match deserves a medal. Loading It's jocular as opposed to hysterical; nothing ruptures the mood. Director Kyle Newacheck (Workaholics, What We Do in the Shadows) is in third gear until the final act, where the two rival tours face-off on a Maxi-fied course. The fantastical fit-out has the madcap gravity of Stephen Chow circa Shaolin Soccer. It gives Happy Gilmore 2 a welcome burst of energy, but you could still chalk it up as Adam Sandler's mulligan.
The Age
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Age
Happy Gilmore 2 is here. But has Adam Sandler shanked it or scored a hole in one?
Happy Gilmore 2 ★★½ Hollywood is deep in its requel era – the remake masquerading as a sequel. Top Gun: Maverick, The Matrix Resurrections, and Ghostbusters: Afterlife all twist the homage dial up. But doing the same with Happy Gilmore, Adam Sandler's scrappy 1996 cult comedy about an ill-tempered ice hockey hopeful crashing the professional golf tour, is an odd choice. Anarchic defiance of the status quo is hard to replicate on the cusp of turning 60 years old. But in his comedies, which have moved from multiplexes to Netflix, Sandler has always been, well, happy to make do. In a film that celebrates family unity, Happy Gilmore 2 honours its forebear with a swathe of self-referential tributes and some amusing callbacks. It's a little too dutiful, and could have done with more chaos and absurdism before it revs up for a ludicrous but mostly pleasing finale. Written, as the original was, by Sandler and Robert Herlihy, the plot delivers a rapid-fire update of Happy's life after becoming an unlikely winner of the US Open. Romantic interest Virginia Venit (Julie Bowen) became his wife, further success and a posse of kids followed, before tragedy leaves Happy broke, boozing, and hating golf. It's bad, but not too bad – he can still let real-life golf maverick John Daly live in his garage. In a reflection of the clash between the golf establishment and the Saudi-backed LIV tour, Happy's return coincides with the launch of Maxi, the brainchild of energy drunk magnate Frank Manatee (Benny Safdie). The oily disruptor sees Maxi as a continuation of Happy's disruption. After all, he screamed at the ball and literally traded blows with his pro-am partner. But this Happy is, uncomfortably, a traditionalist. The film's solution to philosophical quandaries is to pile on the cameos. Famous veteran golfers such as Jack Nicklaus give way to numerous current stars, including Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Characters from the first film are remembered here with offspring. Ben Stiller returns. Margaret Qualley plays a round. Some try too hard (Travis Kelce), some get it right (Eminem), some do not try (Post Malone). The producer who made the schedules match deserves a medal. Loading It's jocular as opposed to hysterical; nothing ruptures the mood. Director Kyle Newacheck (Workaholics, What We Do in the Shadows) is in third gear until the final act, where the two rival tours face-off on a Maxi-fied course. The fantastical fit-out has the madcap gravity of Stephen Chow circa Shaolin Soccer. It gives Happy Gilmore 2 a welcome burst of energy, but you could still chalk it up as Adam Sandler's mulligan.
Deccan Herald
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
I try to play characters with agency: 'Heads of State' star Priyanka Chopra Jonas
Priyanka has been making waves in Hollywood with her performances in shows such as Citadel as well as movies such as Baywatch, A Kid Like Jake, The Matrix Resurrections and Love Again.
Mint
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
I try to play characters with agency: Heads of State star Priyanka Chopra Jonas
London, Jul 2 (PTI) Globally-popular actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she wants to be proud of the work she does and that's why her constant effort is to take on roles of substance. Priyanka has been making waves in Hollywood with her performances in shows such as "Citadel" as well as movies such as "Baywatch", "A Kid Like Jake", "The Matrix Resurrections" and "Love Again". Her latest film is "Heads of State", a globetrotting action comedy from streaming service Prime Video in which she features alongside Hollywood stars Idris Elba and John Cena. At the film's London premiere on Tuesday evening, Priyanka said she always goes for characters that are not "ornamental". "I want to be proud of the work that I take on. So I try to take on characters that have agency and are strong and have something to do in the movies versus being ornamental. "I was proud of doing this movie because it's fun... the world's in a tough place and we need something to make us laugh," the actor told PTI at the red carpet. The premiere event was also attended by Priyanka's husband, musician Nick Jonas, and her actor-cousin Parineeti Chopra as well as Cena. "Heads of State", directed by Ilya Naishuller of "Nobody" fame, features Elba as the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke and Cena as US President Will Derringer, who become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary. Priyanka, 42, essays the role of the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset, who comes to their aid and together, the trio finds a way to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the world. According to the actor, the sharpest weapon that her character has is her mind. "She's 10 steps ahead, she's always thinking ahead, she knows where she wants to go and is kind of fearless about it and makes a plan. She's not spontaneous and impulsive; she likes to plan, which I love about her," she added. As an artist, Priyanka believes that it is important to focus on the end result even if it means doing the task again and again. "It's really important to focus on what you want to get out of a certain situation, and you could fail multiple times trying to get there, but it doesn't mean you necessarily give up. Practice makes perfect. "If you ever want to get somewhere, find different ways to get there. People don't matter; they're not putting food on your plate. Focus on the people who love you and care about you," she said. "Heads of State", which released on Prime Video on Wednesday, also stars Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles. The movie is produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard.
Hindustan Times
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
I try to play characters with agency: 'Heads of State' star Priyanka Chopra Jonas
London, Globally-popular actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas says she wants to be proud of the work she does and that's why her constant effort is to take on roles of substance. I try to play characters with agency: 'Heads of State' star Priyanka Chopra Jonas Priyanka has been making waves in Hollywood with her performances in shows such as "Citadel" as well as movies such as "Baywatch", "A Kid Like Jake", "The Matrix Resurrections" and "Love Again". Her latest film is "Heads of State", a globetrotting action comedy from streaming service Prime Video in which she features alongside Hollywood stars Idris Elba and John Cena. At the film's London premiere on Tuesday evening, Priyanka said she always goes for characters that are not "ornamental". "I want to be proud of the work that I take on. So I try to take on characters that have agency and are strong and have something to do in the movies versus being ornamental. "I was proud of doing this movie because it's fun... the world's in a tough place and we need something to make us laugh," the actor told PTI at the red carpet. The premiere event was also attended by Priyanka's husband, musician Nick Jonas, and her actor-cousin Parineeti Chopra as well as Cena. "Heads of State", directed by Ilya Naishuller of "Nobody" fame, features Elba as the UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke and Cena as US President Will Derringer, who become the targets of a powerful and ruthless foreign adversary. Priyanka, 42, essays the role of the brilliant MI6 agent Noel Bisset, who comes to their aid and together, the trio finds a way to thwart a global conspiracy that threatens the world. According to the actor, the sharpest weapon that her character has is her mind. "She's 10 steps ahead, she's always thinking ahead, she knows where she wants to go and is kind of fearless about it and makes a plan. She's not spontaneous and impulsive; she's like she plans, which I love about her," she added. As an artist, Priyanka believes that it is important to focus on the end result even if it means doing the task again and again. "It's really important to focus on what you want to get out of a certain situation, and you could fail multiple times trying to get there, but it doesn't mean you necessarily give up. Practice makes perfect. "If you ever want to get somewhere, find different ways to get there. People don't matter; they're not putting food on your plate. Focus on the people who love you and care about you," she said. "Heads of State", which released on Prime Video on Wednesday, also stars Paddy Considine, Stephen Root, Carla Gugino, Jack Quaid and Sarah Niles and is directed by Ilya Naishuller. The movie is produced by Peter Safran and John Rickard. This article was generated from an automated news agency feed without modifications to text.
