The Big Picture ‘Happy Gilmore 2,’ ‘The Naked Gun,’ and the 21st-Century Comedy Movie Crisis
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Aug 1, 2025 
Join Craig Horlbeck, co-host of the Ringer Fantasy Football Show and film enthusiast, as he examines the chaotic landscape of 21st-century comedy. They dive into the polarizing reception of Netflix's 'Happy Gilmore 2,' debating its blending of humor with serious themes. Horlbeck and the hosts explore the intriguing remake of 'The Naked Gun,' reflecting on the dwindling theatrical comedy landscape and the challenges of delivering fresh comedic content amidst nostalgia.
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Happy Gilmore 2 Is Lazy Fan Service
- Happy Gilmore 2 is largely lazy fan service and nostalgia bait packed with many cameos.
- It lacks real jokes or character development, feeling more like a YouTube compilation than a movie.
Sandler’s Personal Touch in Sequel
- Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 blends personal family themes with cheap golf comedy and nostalgia.
- This unusual mix offers a weird, honest portrait of Sandler in an odd place in his life.
The Naked Gun Revives Theater Comedy
- The Naked Gun reboot successfully honors its spoof comedy roots with fast jokes and solid casting.
- Its joke-a-minute style and lively theater screenings prove theatrical comedies can still work today.