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I Expected Happy Gilmore 2 Would Be A Fun Sequel, But Was Surprised By Who My Favorite Character Turned Out To Be
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Golf ball-sized spoilers below for anyone who hasn't yet watched Happy Gilmore 2 with a Netflix subscription. Happy Gilmore may not be considered among the best sports movies in existence, and probably wouldn't even top lists limited to those starring Adam Sandler, which is an admission I make with abundant wincing. I adore it nonetheless, and perhaps naively had little doubts the character's return would be just as excellent — an opinion our Happy Gilmore 2 review supports. So I wasn't exactly surprised to spend the whole runtime laughing, but was surprised by who earned a lot of those laughs. Because several major cast members passed away after the O.G. comedy's release — with Carl Weathers' death sparking late-stage rewrites — Happy Gilmore 2 pays tribute to beloved characters who could not return, while bringing back essentially everyone who could, from Kevin Nealon's Gary Potter to Dennis Dugan's Doug Thompson to Shooter McGavin himself, Christopher McDonald. Yet it's somehow a larger-than-expected supporting role from a real-life golfer that stole the show for me. John Daly Is My Favorite Happy Gilmore 2 Character, Which Still Feels Weird To Say Like many Adam Sandler films, Happy Gilmore 2 exists on a plane where reality is heightened but emotions are grounded. Case in point: Virginia's death via golf ball in the opening catch-up mirroring Happy's dad dying via slapshot in the first movie. As such, this is a world where a widowed Happy and his five kids are living with a fictionalized version of real-life golfer John Daly. And it's so damned funny! Initially, Daly slumming it up in Happy's garage doesn't seem like such a stretch, and I can't even explain why. Perhaps because that bonkers detail is introduced early on with such a casual tone that it's like, 'Well yeah, why WOULDN'T they be living together?" Daly developed a reputation as a rabble-rouser on the golf course with behavior not unlike Happy Gilmore's. Read More Exclusive Happy Gilmore 2 Coverage - Julie Bowen Reacts To Her Famous Happy Gilmore Lingerie Scene (And Its Big Return In The Sequel)- Happy Gilmore 2 Is Missing Carl Weathers And More. How The Cast Felt About Memorializing The OG Actors Who Died Before The Sequel However, Daly becomes more unsavory and feral as Happy gets back into the (golf) swing of things ahead of the Maxi Golf face-off, and it's wild just how many scenes in the movie cut back to him inside Happy's house. Whether he's with the Gilmore kids, Shooter McGavin, Steve Buscemi's weirdo neighbor character, or otherwise, Daly is far more of a supporting character than I ever would have predicted. Whlie I thought he'd be relegated to the banquet scene with all dozens of other real-life golfers appearing, Daly instead became an all-time great Sandler co-star. Making the role all the more baffling is the fact John Daly has been candid about his real-life struggles with alcoholism throughout his career and much of his adult life, which adds a strange layer to all the jokes about Happy's own boozing. Not to mention his endless supply of secret flasks throughout the house, which Daly makes attempts to seek out while also pumping hand sanitizer into his mouth. I can't explain why it's so funny for that specific act to punctuate a scene, but it works. It all works, in fact, to the point where I now won't be too surprised if Adam Sandler gets John Daly back for whatever his next Happy Madison movie is. Maybe he can be brothers with Blake Clark's homeless beachcomber. Extremely Honorable Mention Goes To Bad Bunny's Oscar Bad Bunny has already proven himself to be as multi-talented on screen as he is with music, so it's less surprising that his debut as Happy's new caddy Oscar is such a delight to watch. Perhaps the biggest surprise here is that Oscar is able to get so many laughs without having a whole lot of dialogue to play around with. The fact that Bad Bunny is able to make the line "Breadsticks?" work as a punchline across multiple scenes is as much an indication of his skills as anything. Just thinking about Oscar introducing his cousin Esteban (SNL's Marcello Hernandez) as his own caddy is enough to make me start giggling. As is Esteban's extreme generosity after it's clear he won't be anyone's caddy. I don't know if we'll get to see any further adventures from Happy Gilmore & Co., but I'm grateful that all involved took the time to make sure this long-awaited sequel was worthy of the wait. Also, if there ever IS another sequel, maybe it'll be one where Ben Stiller's Hal L. swallows a grenade and explodes. Solve the daily Crossword
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The sports movie sequels we want to see after the release of ‘Happy Gilmore 2'
Almost three decades after his (fictitious) Tour Championship triumph, Adam Sandler is back on the links as Happy Gilmore. The official follow-up to 1996's golf screwball comedy is out Friday on Netflix. Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Ben Stiller and Dennis Dugan are all back in their original roles. It remains to be seen if it's a worthwhile summertime watch, or if everyone involved should 'go back to (their) shanties.' Either way, it got us thinking about all the other sports movies that deserve a part II … or III or IV. Advertisement Here's what my colleagues and I came up with. Drop a comment below with your best (or most wonderfully unhinged) sequel ideas. The Athletic readers can stream movies, TV and live sports on Fubo (try for free). Because I was the one to bring this exercise to our group, I felt obliged to come through with two different out-there offerings. Hollywood can cut the check in advance. I'm going with the 2005 one centered around the Boston Red Sox, which is a twist on the 1997 British original about a lovestruck Arsenal superfan. The American version's leads, played by Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore, are expecting a kid at the end of the movie. Canonically, that child is named either Ted Williams Wrightman or (brace yourself, dear reader) Carla Yastrzemski Wrightman. In today's timeline, Carla Yastrzemski has indeed inherited her father's bleeding heart baseball obsession. Now for our twist. In an effort to find her voice and rebel against her suburban upbringing, she becomes a diehard Arizona Diamondbacks fan. Yup! Carla, played by Maisie Williams, is slowly driving away her boyfriend (Jharrel Jerome) … not because of trust issues or a lack of communication or a pesky ex, but because the Snakes can't get over the NL West hump. Why won't our protagonist give this promising relationship a real shot? Well, Kevin Ginkel keeps blowing the seventh inning, that's why. Stay for the post-credits scene, in which Fallon shares a wedding toast with Steve Finley and D. Baxter the Bobcat. Suspend your belief for a second and picture this: The New York Knicks have somehow put together their best season in 25 years, then unceremoniously can their head coach without a viable replacement in mind. A Madison Avenue farce breaks out, and a charming, outspoken fan gets the job of a lifetime. The original, which was underappreciated in 1996 (dare we say misunderstood?), starred Whoopi Goldberg as the Knicks' new coach. There is but one singular actor qualified for the 2025 sequel. Now, from my tremendously talented and far more rational coworkers: This was a groundbreaking film that inspired a generation of young women, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to see themselves in sport. A sequel offers an opportunity to speak directly to the next generation of girls growing up in England and around the world, with a cast that meaningfully represents the diversity of today's game — including South Asian, Arab and Black players. Women's soccer has made incredible strides since 2002, but progress has not been equal across all communities. Just this week, England international Jess Carter publicly stepped back from social media in response to the wave of racist abuse she and other players of color have received during the Women's European Championship. This is a reminder that, while the game has moved forward, the work is far from done. A sequel would celebrate how far we've come — while also confronting the barriers that still exist — with the same heart, humor and cultural insight that made the original a classic. Advertisement I'd name the 2025 reboot 'Bend It Like Bhamra,' with the protagonist Jess Bhamra breaking new ground again — this time as the manager of Leicester FC women's team, fighting for its first Women's Super League title. It would make for a high-energy, heartwarming sequel about love, community, identity and standing up for what's right. Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley and Jonathan Rhys Meyers would return, and I'd cast newcomers like Adwoa Aboah, Lupita Nyong'o and Margaret Qualley. — Alice Devine, senior art director for global video I'd love to see 'Bend it like Beckham 2' with the women's soccer/football scene booming far more than it was in 2002. We just cracked the first female transfer over a million pounds in USWNT defender Naomi Girma going to Chelsea. The 2025 Euros have been great, and the NWSL is expanding — so many more opportunities, but also so much more pressure. This would be a great watch considering our current moment. — Sarah Doran, NHL staff editor This one would be 'She Got Game,' with Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) now the father and Angel Reese playing the lead. It deserves a sequel because it was a relatable story about a star coming into their own while dealing with family demons. Even though Jesus' daughter will have grown up in better circumstances, he still struggles with trying to raise her differently than how he was raised. — Dan Santaromita, sports betting senior editor Give me a sequel as soon as possible. It's a classic that still holds up. For this installment, Becky 'The Icebox' O'Shea has a child (gender is negotiable) who is living in her shadow and reckoning with her storied career on the field. They experience the highs and lows of trying to find their way in high school football. Get the 'Stranger Things' casting director to find us a teenage child star, bring back Shawna Waldron and let's get rolling. Actually, please give me a sequel to every single '90s/2000s kids sports movie. 'The Big Green,' 'Like Mike,' 'Angels in the Outfield,' 'Little Big League,' 'Rookie of the Year.' Let's go full 'Karate Kid' on these franchises. — David Ubben, college football senior writer Anything else would be a big miss. Benny is now a manager, and Smalls is now 'killing (us)' as a commentator. Squints and Wendy's kids are the new Sandlot crew leaders, with the rest of the next-generation names joining them to play ball. Elsewhere, Ham's wrestling career flames out, so he tries to get the Bambino ball from Smalls to sell for some money. Advertisement Wait … two straight-to-video sequels already exist? What?! Surely we'd do it better this time around. — Jake Ciely, senior fantasy sports writer The 2005 comedy needs a sequel because it's absolutely ridiculous. Robert Duvall and Will Ferrell are father and son, but they're also rival kids soccer coaches, and Ferrell recruits his neighbor (Mike Ditka!) onto the sidelines to try to win the big match. I really enjoyed the 'get the ball to the Italians' lure in this movie. There is also a lot of draw here because, as of recently, some people are saying that Ferrell isn't actually funny — and I strongly disagree with them. I'd want to see Josh Hutcherson (who plays Ferrell's half-brother in the original) as the dad in this one, with Bill Belichick (!) as his neighbor. Again, a totally ridiculous film. Not great at all, but dumb enough to get laughs. — Joe Crisalli, senior video producer I've always wanted a 'Cool Runnings 2,' where the original team gets back together in its older age. Having practiced and excelled at shuffleboard, they decide to make an Olympic bid in curling. 'Jamaica … we have a curling team!' They are coached by John Candy's estranged daughter Melissa McCarthy, who is, of course, an Olympic curler in her own right. — Jonathan MacMillan, games team software engineer The 1986 Martin Scorsese film was a sequel of its own, as we followed Fast Eddie Felson (Paul Newman) 25 years after he exited Chalkie's pool hall at the end of 'The Hustler.' Fast Eddie, no longer so fast or young, became a liquor salesman, then saw an avenue back into big-time pool by tutoring the ambitious and naive pool prodigy played by Tom Cruise. Their adventure, along with an excellent Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, is a love letter to pool and fighting off aging. It also ends with a perfect avenue to another sequel. I'd cast today's 63-year-old Cruise as the Newman character, and a younger actor or actress (which would make for a more interesting sequel) to play an up-and-coming pool shark. — Richard Deitsch, sports media senior writer Yes, this movie has spawned two sequels, an animated series and a show starring Lauren Graham that recently ran for two seasons on Disney+. But it's time for a follow-up flick set in the present day — and it's time to bring back Charlie Conway. Joshua Jackson nostalgia is strong right now, despite the unjust cancellation of his wildly over-the-top show 'Doctor Odyssey.' Just this week, it came out that he's reteaming with Katie Holmes on a movie. And last month, he reunited with Marguerite Moreau (Connie in TMD film franchise) to announce the Anaheim Ducks' first-round pick at the NHL Draft (Roger McQueen, the name of a Hawks player if I've ever heard one). In D4, Charlie is a widowed father whose daughter hasn't picked up a hockey stick since the death of her mother. Charlie reluctantly takes over for the Ducks after their coach leaves for the Hawks and recruits the Ducks' best players to follow him. Now Charlie has to assemble a ragtag team, reignite his daughter's love for hockey, and teach a younger generation the all-important lesson that ducks fly together. Quack, quack, quack, quack … — Sarah Hardy, streaming editor Willie Beamen as a beaten, old veteran QB going into his 'last dance' season. It deserves a sequel because it's one of the only movies that captures the brutal nature of the NFL, and it feels appropriate as ever today. Jamie Foxx should be back. Maybe a cameo from Al Pacino, but I don't think he should play a major role. Let's go with Robert Downey Jr. as the GM and Ryan Gosling as the young, offensive whiz kid head coach. — Ted Nguyen, NFL staff writer Streaming links in this article are provided by partners of The Athletic. Restrictions may apply. The Athletic maintains full editorial independence. Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication. (Illustration: Kelsea Petersen / The Athletic; Archive photos: Getty, Sundance / Getty, Getty Images / Getty )
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17-07-2025
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Patrick Mahomes officially shares his Letterboxd-style 4 favorite films
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes officially knows what the Letterboxd Four Favorites trend is (if he didn't already), and he's officially given the world his choices. As FTW talked with Mahomes about his new partnership with T-Mobile for its Friday Night 5G Lights initiative, we wanted to specifically pick Mahomes' cinematic brain for what his favorite movies are if he was filling out a Letterboxd Four Favorites section of his profile. His answers in part show his love for sports movies, as he decided to pick Friday Night Lights, Top Gun, The Sandlot, Remember the Titans. We'll let him explain why he chose each one specifically for his four favorite films. Friday Night Lights "[The movie]" fits perfectly for this with being a Texas guy," Mahomes shared. "I grew up watching that movie." Top Gun "Watching that growing up a little bit with my dad was always cool," Mahomes shared. The Sandlot "The Sandlot was my favorite movie as a kid," Mahomes explained. Remember the Titans "[I'll pick] another sports movie," Mahomes explained. "I'm a sports guy if you can't tell." This article originally appeared on For The Win: Patrick Mahomes officially shares his Letterboxd-style 4 favorite films
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02-07-2025
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Cook review: Race out to see ‘F1: The Movie'
You will appreciate this movie only if you enjoy: 'Top Gun: Maverick,' because it has the same director (Joseph Kosinski.) Formula One racing Fast cars/action movies Sports movies Films with realistic characters and enjoyable character drama. 'F1: The Movie' has that same fast-paced breeziness that made 'Top Gun: Maverick' a super-hit. Only this time, it's Brad Pitt instead of Tom Cruise that's the superstar leading the pack in this racing tale. It offers the themes that the best sports movies have: What makes a team, what causes contention among teammates, and personal growth. Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a talented driver who's a bit of a, well, maverick. Javier Bardem is Sonny's old friend who recruits him for his losing Formula One team. The confident Sonny butts heads with his much younger teammate Joshua (a terrific Damson Idris) as soon as they set eyes on each other. The team's technical director Kate (Kerry Condon) also has her eyes on Sonny, who returns the gaze. I love how Kosinski puts you squarely in the race cars so that you feel you're a part of the action. You're there during the competition, you're on the track when the going gets touch and you're right beside cars that fly off the track. Pitt is such a natural for this role, showing up a little late and moving to his own rhythms as he irritates some and enchants others. This is the kind of character-with-a-past that audiences love to root for. 'F1' proves that you don't need a single gun to have an engaging actioner. The movement on the track along with the competition on and off the track are all you need for a pulse-pounding ride that's a winning entry in this summer's cinematic contenders . 3 ½ stars Rated: PG-13 for scenes of injury and foul language. Running time: Two hours and 35 minutes. In theaters. Watch the trailer here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
