Paul Blart: Mall Cop

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Paul Blart: Mall Cop

PG

2009

1h 31m

Comedy

Action

Adventure

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34%

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A single suburban father works at a mall as a security guard to make ends meet. He takes his job very seriously, even though most of his colleagues and customers don't. As the holidays approach, Paul gets his moment to shine when Santa's little helpers shut the mall down and take hostages, including his daughter and girlfriend. He realizes no one knows the place better than he does, and he mounts his trusty steed, a Segway, and goes to the rescue.

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Critics Consensus

Paul Blart: Mall Cop has some laughs, but its plot is flimsy and lacking in any sustained comic momentum.

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David Jenkins

Time Out

Nov 18, 2011

2/5

Unmemorable, unfunny and unoriginal.

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Christine Champ

Film.com

May 6, 2011

C+

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.

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Peter Travers

Rolling Stone

Feb 3, 2011

1/4

Shoot me now!

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Mike Massie

Gone With The Twins

Nov 29, 2020

6/10

Kevin James' blend of fat jokes and hilarious physical comedy deftly masks story shortcomings.

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

Sep 19, 2020

2.5/4.0

James, who also co-wrote the script, is delightful as the well intended but frequently misguided Blart.

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Nikki Baughan

Roll Credits

Nov 4, 2019

3/5

But it's not meant to be deep - it's intended as an easy-going laugh-fest and on that front it succeeds thanks exclusively to Kevin James's energetic performance.

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Lincoln L

@Linkolnbio2 Sep 14, 2026

It's solid, it is well-constructed, reliable, and does exactly what it sets out to do.

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Jaylin D

@RT24733160 Sep 10, 2026

Personally I think a 34% is a little harsh I give it like a 50 at most

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Jude B

@RT55774748 Sep 2, 2026

Funny movie underrated I really recommend this watch. Watch it with family or watch it by yourself it’s just a great movie for everyone.

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Braxten N

@RT54801229 Aug 23, 2026

Such a beautiful heartwarming movie people may think the plot is lacking but sometimes it’s refreshing to see a movie without a underlying plot I could watch this movie over and over again

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Chris R

@christr77 Jul 2, 2026

What can I say? It's silly. It's stupid. It's dumb. The acting is terrible. Yet for some reason, I still put this movie on in the background around the house from time to time, just because it's so lighthearted and genuinely fun to have on. Whether I'm doing chores or even work-work, it genuinely makes the vibe of any room it's playing in feel positive and lighthearted.

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Dwayne B

@708db0 Jun 25, 2026

After viewing magnificent seven, skyscraper, ridiculous 6,etc im starting to think that being a movie reviewer is another way to hate watching movies and to be a jackass

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Synopsis

A single suburban father works at a mall as a security guard to make ends meet. He takes his job very seriously, even though most of his colleagues and customers don't. As the holidays approach, Paul gets his moment to shine when Santa's little helpers shut the mall down and take hostages, including his daughter and girlfriend. He realizes no one knows the place better than he does, and he mounts his trusty steed, a Segway, and goes to the rescue.

Director: Steve Carr
Producer: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Todd Garner, Kevin James, Barry Bernardi
Screenwriter: Kevin James, Nick Bakay
Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment
Production Co: Happy Madison Productions
Rating: PG (Mild Crude Humor|Language|Some Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2009, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 3, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $146.3M
Runtime: 1h 31m

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