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Review: Paul Blart: Mall Cop

May 10th 2009 02:22

Paul Blart: Mall Cop is indeed a curious mix. It is a slapstick comedy reminiscent of both Die Hard and Kung-Fu Panda starring Kevin James (The King Of Queens). Paul is a nice guy trying to raise his daughter Maya (Raini Rodriguez) with the help of his mother (Shirley Knight) ever since his Mexican bride ran off after her green card came through.

He may only be a mall cop riding around on his Segway but he takes his job very seriously much to the annoyance of his fellow mall cops. He is also not adverse to pulling over senior citizens if they are found to be speeding in their wheelchairs. Paul is pleased when new rookie Veck (Keir O'Donnell) is presented to him to train. Veck however it seems does not share Paul's enthusiasm.

Unfortunately for Paul he is unlucky in love and life. His mother and daughter post his profile on a dating website but Paul it seems has his eye on only one woman - Amy (Jayma Mays) from a hair and wig extension kiosk called Unbeweavable. He even offers to give her a lift to her car on his Segway, despite the fact that he could lose his job over it, demonstrating his affection truly does run deep.

And did I mention that Paul is fat - this point will not escape anyone as fat jokes and food jokes are a constant throughout. Paul is likeable enough however even after an unfortunate drinking scene where he mistakingly downs a jug full of margarita - yes he does not drink - and embarrasses himself in front of his love interest. But as good guys go, he apologises and asks Amy not to write him off like everyone else does. She agrees although is not entirely convinced.

The movie changes gears from that of comedy to action once an elaborate robbery of the mall plays out and Paul is the only person left in the mall that can defuse the situation. Never usually one to stand up for himself he discovers a a streak of heroism he never knew he had:

Veck Sims: When are you gonna give up, Blart?
Paul Blart: How about now? I'll meet you on the corner of "NE" and "VER"!

The screenplay was written by lead Kevin James and Nick Bakay and directed by Steve Carr who is most well known for directing family movies such as Are We Done Yet and Daddy Day Care. Kevin James carries the entire movie and provides the comedy throughout.

The movie is very predictable to say the least. Will he save the day? Will he win the love of the fair maiden? Well my guess is you already know where this is heading.

There is definitely a market for this movie however - the pre-teens will lap it up and admittedly it is refreshing to see an action movie without unnecessary violence and swearing.

Voyage Review: 2.5/5

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