
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009, Comedy, 1h 31m
117 Reviews 250,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Paul Blart: Mall Cop has some laughs, but its plot is flimsy and lacking in any sustained comic momentum. Read critic reviews
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Paul Blart
Amy
Veck
Commander Kent
Stuart
Mom
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Critic Reviews for Paul Blart: Mall Cop
All Critics (117) | Top Critics (39) | Fresh (40) | Rotten (77)
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Unmemorable, unfunny and unoriginal.
November 18, 2011 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
In places the plot sags a bit and some jokes don't quite hit their mark or tickle the funny bone as much as they're obviously meant to.
May 6, 2011 | Rating: C+ | Full Review… -
Shoot me now!
February 3, 2011 | Rating: 1/4 | Full Review… -
James makes a funny, likeable doofus, and the expansion of his girth since his hit sitcom The King of Queens is used to great comic effect.
March 20, 2009 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
This isn't brain surgery; this is daffy entertainment that plays to its strengths, with director Steve Carr trusting in James' deadpan earnesty
January 20, 2009 | Rating: B- | Full Review… -
Once you've seen about the first 20 minutes of the movie, you've got a sense of what all of the jokes were going to be.
January 20, 2009
Audience Reviews for Paul Blart: Mall Cop
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May 29, 2016Because I'm a glutton for punishment, I revisited Paul Blart: Mall Cop. The plot is dumb, the Kevin James slapstick humor is dumb, the movie is dumb. The only reason I'm not going lower with this score is because it does have a few moments where I chuckled. A few. This movie is harmless, but it is far from innocent of crimes against film. Avoid avoid avoid.Ben B Super Reviewer
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Sep 09, 2015Ok we all knew it wasn't going to be great or memorable but some jokes are funny, Not many but it's more of a family film, It did feel like a comedy remake of Die Hard at times, It's nothing great but maybe kids will enjoy it more.Jamie C Super Reviewer
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Jul 18, 2015Kevin James is a one man army in the goofball comedy Paul Blart: Mall Cop. When a skater gang attempts to rob a shopping mall on Black Friday and takes hostages, it's up to security guard Paul Blart to save the day. The comedy is poorly written and incredibly juvenile, yet James and co-star Jayma Mays manage to make some of it work. However, while a couple of the sketches are funny, overall the film is extremely stupid. Paul Blart: Mall Cop delivers a few laughs, but it's just too dumb to enjoy.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Apr 09, 2015Surprisingly better than other comedies following the same formulaic plot. Mall Cop follows a screwball security guard in a mall under-siege by robbers. It's ridiculous but actually quite fun to watch thanks to James' performance.Sylvester K Super Reviewer
Paul Blart: Mall Cop Quotes
Paul Blart: | Safety never takes a holiday. |
Paul Blart: | I believe in magic! |
Stuart: | Peanut Blart and jelly! What, what, what's up, man? |
Stuart: | Peanut Blart and jelly! What, what, what's up, man? |
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