Sometimes it’s nice to see a movie that doesn’t try too hard. Paul Blart : Mall Cop centers on Paul Blart (Kevin James), a simple, single dad who works as a security officer in a shopping mall. Blart dreams of becoming a state policeman, but has failed exams numerous times due to hypoglycemia, a condition in which he needs sugar or he would just blank out and sleep.
No one takes his job seriously at the mall, but not Blart. A veteran in his field, he rolls down aisles enthusiastically in a Segway, and makes sure everything is orderly and trouble-free. He does get bullied more often than not though, and many look down on him. Often, he finds himself in funny situations with customers.
Things are spiced-up when he meets new kiosk operator Amy (Jayma Mays), whom he instantly has the hots for. Blart is easy to relate to, and I’m sure many will go rooting for him.
Then comes Black Friday, considered by many to be the busiest shopping period of the year. Blart doesn’t drink, but gets drunk on the eve and makes a total embarrassment of himself in front of (gulp!) Amy. A mall heist ensues on this Black Friday, where the criminals are so over-the-top it’s hilarious. To make things worse, Blart’s daughter and Amy are held captive by them. This is arguably where the most fun lies. Watch out for the numerous amount of creativity applied here, it’ll leave you in stitches. With armed robbers on the loose, SWAT team ready to strike and only armed with a Segway, can Paul Blart fight-off the bad guys, save his beloved mall and redeem himself with Amy?
At first glance, Paul Blart : Mall Cop might not seem that exciting to some, but if you give it a chance, you’ll see that it has a certain hidden charm , much like the character himself.
3.5 out of 5 Stars
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