Paul Blart: Mall Cop Movie
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Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful family man who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. For years, he has applied to become a cop, but he always fails the physical exam because he is overweight. One day, a gang of organized criminals put the mall under siege and take hostages. Blart becomes trapped inside, and because of his sense of duty, refuses to leave. He thus becomes the police department's eyes on the inside and attempts to stop the criminals on his own.
| Kevin James | Paul Blart |
| Keir O'Donnell | Veck Sims |
| Erick Avari | Vijay |
| Kevin DeCoste | Shopper |
| Leigh Belair | West Orange Police Officer |
| Patrick Canty | Police Recruit |
| Billy Concha | Billy the Drunk |
| Jeffrey Corazzini | Usher in wedding |
| Richard DeAgazio | Mall Maintenance man |
| Vincent J. Earnshaw | Mall shopper |
| Mike Escamilla | Blitzen |
| Brian Fernandes | Mall Shopper |
| Adam Ferrara |
| Steve Carr |
5.50 out of 10 (8856 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Paul Blart Is Hilarious
posted on 31 Aug 2009It isn't often that a movie comes out that actually makes me laugh out loud, but with Kevin James behind Paul Blart as creator and star, Mall Cop fulfills its promise to entertain.
Mall Cop isn't necessarily a movie intended for the entire family, as there is frequent use of mild profanity, but there was nothing else I could find of offense in the movie. About the first half of the movie is much like watching the Kevin James hit TV series, King of Queens, as Paul Blart is very much the same character as Doug Heffernan. At times during the first half of the movie, I found my mind wondering just a bit, or found myself not too disappointed when distracted by something my son would say or do. But about half way through the movie, when the action really kicked in and we get to see James playing the role of Paul Blart a la John McClane of Bruce Willis' Die Hard fame, I found myself engrossed.
Imagine Die Hard meets Homer Simpson, and you'll get a pretty accurate picture of what Paul Blart lives through in his dedication to defend the people of his mall against the invading force of a band of Black Friday thugs out to steal thirty million dollars worth of the credit card transactions on the busiest shopping day of the year. And just like Homer Simpson, Paul Blart manages to pull through in the end.
While I don't recommend Paul Blart Mall Cop for the entire family, it is harmless and enjoyable fare for viewers over the age of twelve or thirteen. I haven't laughed so hard at a movie in I don't know how long.
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My friend, Burly Ken, persuaded me into watching this. It was worth it!
posted on 31 Aug 2009He promised me he would let me ride him like a pony back to the video store to return the dvd if I agreed to watch it with him. Truth is, I was so excited by that promise that I couldn't focus on the movie, but I'm sure it's a funny flick!
Charm, Charm, Charm
posted on 31 Aug 2009 Was dragged to this (complaining bitterly) by my child, and have now dragged other adults to it three times. The appeal of this movie for me (NOT a slapstick fan) was the unexpected, fascinating and touching chemistry between Kevin James (Paul) and Jayma Mays (Amy). Paul reminds me of Forrest Gump, whose blunders manage to turn out well in the end because his motivations are pure. Jayma Mays does a great job of playing a woman who is both sexy and angelic without making her seem like a bimbo. Raini Rodriguez is refreshing as a normal American adolescent, sensitive and glamourless.
There was a moment at the end of the film, when Paul turns toward the camera, with purpose, to claim Amy, that took my breath. As I left the theatre after one showing, I saw a guy who physically looked something like Paul Blart, with tears streaming down his face. The man's wife greeted him outside the theatre doors with a wry and amazed, "That bad, huh?"
The characters and performances make this a memorable film... given that it's unabashedly slapstick comedy, it's something of a miracle.
Horrible
posted on 31 Aug 2009This movie is yet another prime example as to why I no longer go to the movies (in addition to the outrageous price and my boycott of the MPAA). The preview looks good and the concept sounds great, what movie that involves the mall, teenagers or high school sucks? If we're talking about anything from the 80s or 90s or even a select few from this last decade, not many. Mall Cop sucks.
For one, it's high predictable about 15 minutes in. We all know what is going to happen and how. This, in my opinion, is not necessarily a fault as it's the journey, not the predictable ending, that matters. We all know our life will end in death but it's the journey that counts. The journey of our Mall Cop is atrociously hard to watch.
The movie takes place entirely in the mall and what feels like a single day (The film is poorly edited, just moments after the opening you'll be wondering how we got from police training to mall cop). Personally I disdain single-day films and while the plot doesn't take place in a single day it certainly feels it. The single location of the mall doesn't help either.
The movie feels very flat and go no where the entire length. Additionally, we have a love interest in the film which never feels quite right as the love interest looks half the age of Paul Blart with a future as opposed to Blart who could be her dad who never amounted to anything in his life.
About half way through the film I was asking myself: Am I suppose to feel sorry for Blart? I didn't feel sorry for Blart, in fact, I barely felt as if I known the character. The only person I felt anything for was the love interest of Blart who in this day and age would be a victim. I felt as though she was being stalked and harassed by this old loser mall cop. I felt sorry for the mall as well.
The movie has no basis of reality in it either which wouldn't be a bad thing if the plot was able to pull it off or if even Kevin James could pull it off without appearing to be deliberately acting which he can't.
All in all, PLEASE do not waste your time on this film. I didn't even want to write a review for this but seeing the unbelievable stars this film has I felt it necessary. I honestly cannot see how anyone could find this film the slightest bit enjoyable.
Kevin James is amazingly funny in Paul Blart Mall Cop
posted on 31 Aug 2009This movie became a sleeper hit as a low budget film turned blockbuster with $176 million worldwide I like this movie when I first seen the TV spots for Paul Blart Mall Cop I really wanted to see this movie which I did. I want to see this movie about two more times I like this Die Hard in a mall idea as a family movie with Kevin James as the title role I can't tell you about the movie go buy this movie on Blu-ray or Dvd and you love this blockbuster hit.
A great film...if you're twelve.
posted on 31 Aug 2009This film about a loveable loser mall security guard made Seth Rogen's "Observe & Report" look like comedy genius. "Blart's" nonsensical plot (guys on skateboards and BMX bikes take over a mall) seems aimed at the 10-18 crowd who are meant marvel at the cool yet totally ridiculous stunts and to laugh at the different ways Kevin James can make fun of the fact he's obese. Plus there's an over abundance of bad late 70s/early 80s rock songs.
File this mall cop malady one under: Avoid & Evade.
A Fun Movie...
posted on 31 Aug 2009I love it when people get so serious over a movie which is clearly meant to be fun! Obviously anyone who saw this will agree the acting wasn't stellar & the story was hokey by all means, but come on, based on the material it was clearly meant to be a movie to get some laughs & make you feel good. What I really liked about Paul Blart was that Kevin James showed more of a serious & even tender side to himself which we never really got to see in his TV show The King of Queens...you really wanted to see his character become truly happy in life & become the hero he always dreamed of being. And if you are a fan of The King of Queens then you also appreciate the fact that Kevin James had used some people from the show in the movie so there is a level of comfort to add to the story. All in all a very enjoyable movie if you are a fan of Kevin James & his goofball sense of humor. **Oh yeah & as a side note, the soundtrack was full of rockin tunes as well especially with the track 'Can't Hold Back' from Survivor. I had the Greatest Hits from them for a while now & I never really noticed that track until I saw this movie & I love it now!
Love this Movie. Its Great & Funny
posted on 31 Aug 2009Its one of those clean movies hollywood makes rarely.
No sex, no violence, but still good comedy.
The King of Queens star is the master if comedy here, especially when he communicates with his boss fluently over cell phone when the SWAT team guy asks him to shut up via the cop radio.
Mall Cop by Brandon M. Moskos
posted on 31 Aug 2009If you're looking for a lot of laughs, this movie is a good movie to watch then. I saw this movie and realized that this is the type of movie where you are just looking for laughs and don't care much about the story. Basicly, Kevin James is a corny mall cop who gets in over his head doing his job. I thought Kevin James was funnier in Chuck and Larry, but I did enjoy this movie. I recommend it as a date movie or if you want to laugh a lot.
Extremely Funny!!!
posted on 31 Aug 2009This is a really good and very funny movie! It's perfect for the whole family! It has an awesome plot and great actors. Everbody did an awesome job! Kevin James stars as the lovable and dorky Paul Blart, who works as a Security Guard at West Orange Pavilion Mall. Nobody really likes Paul, except for his daughter and mother. Then, he meets Amy, played by the sexy beautiful Jayma Mays. Amy starts to like him, until he gets drunk at a bar. On Black Friday, criminals disguised as Santa's elves take over the mall and have 6 hostages, Amy included. When Paul finds out about Amy, he takes a stand and fights back against the bad guys. It's like Die Hard for ALL audiences. If you love comedy, you'll love PAUL BLART: MALL COP!!!
Amazon needs a rating of less than one star
posted on 31 Aug 2009This "movie" makes me ashamed to be an American. The only reason I went was because my friends wanted to see it and they had free tickets. I cannot understand how it has done so well at the box office. Even the kids in the theater wern't laughing at this turkey.
I want the hour and odd minutes of my life back. You will too.
okay movie, soundtrack excellent!
posted on 31 Aug 2009Why did I give this movie 3 stars? I give it 1 star for the whole movie, and 2 stars for the original score! The score was just amazing all around.
Ok sometimes we all wish we could punch customers, even I do sometimes. But that scene was great where the customer beat the crap out of Paul. The movie had some funny parts, but it was one of those movies where the, previews looked better than the movie.
The soundtrack and score were both awesome! I am anxiously awaiting both releases.
I would put this movie on your rent list, and wait for it to come out on dvd before spending 9 dollars at the movie theatre.
A Hero Rides Forth on His Mighty Segway
posted on 31 Aug 2009What a character, that Paul Blart. Half of me liked him a lot while the other half completely understood why everyone writes him off. He's like a high school kid trying so hard to be popular that he doesn't realize how silly he's making himself look. He takes his job as a mall security guard far too seriously, and this is despite the fact that he really wasn't trained to handle the really tough situations. At the same time, I saw that he's a decent, honest guy who loves his daughter and just wants someone other than a family member loving him back. Who doesn't want that? Still, I wish someone had the guts to walk up to him, grab him by the shoulders, and shake some sense into him. If I were that person, I'd say to him, "Stop trying to be something you're not! For once in your life, just be yourself!"
"Paul Blart: Mall Cop" tells the story of a New Jersey man who, through luck and a series of very improbable circumstances, defends the West Orange Pavilion Mall against a band of armed robbers on Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. The story is not very probable, but then again, it probably wasn't supposed to be. It is rated PG, after all, which automatically suggests that it was intended for a more family-friendly audience. That's fine, I guess, but it would have been nice if screenwriters Kevin James and Nick Bakey had taken the time to create something a bit more memorable; "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" has its heart in the right place, but for all intents and purposes, it isn't worth remembering. Everything just kind of passes before our eyes in a fluffy, innocent flash of comedy.
The title character, played by co-writer Kevin James, is introduced as he fails to complete an obstacle course at the New Jersey State Police Academy. We quickly learn that he suffers from hypoglycemia; when he doesn't have enough sugar in his system, he's liable to pass out and begin snoring. Because his poor health prevented him from becoming a police officer, he's forced to remain a mall security guard, spending hours upon hours gliding past shops and kiosks on a Segway. As passionate as he is about his job, neither his coworkers nor the shoppers think very highly of him. I felt bad, but at the same time, I recognized that he was making himself a very easy target; when you're compelled to give a speeding ticket to an old man driving a scooter, for example, it should come as no surprise that you're not being taken seriously.
Then comes that fateful day after Thanksgiving, when people come out of the woodwork to go Christmas shopping. As it nears closing time, a team of criminals disguised as Santa's elves infiltrate the mall and seize control. The team leader, the classically villainous Veck Sims (Keir O'Donnell), lets all but six people leave the mall. Blart, who too busy playing Guitar Hero to notice either the takeover or the evacuation, eventually realizes what's going on and decides to fight back. This goes against the advice of Sergeant Howard (Adam Ferrara), who, along with the rest of the West Orange police force, is standing outside the mall, awaiting news of the hostage situation. But Blart swore to himself that he would protect the mall and all who are inside it, and by golly, he's going to protect the mall and all who are inside it. Thus begins an amusing but predictable mission to stop the bad guys before they get away with $30 million.
Intertwined with this story is a subplot about Blart's love life, or lack thereof. Ever since his wife left him (for reasons too inconsequential to reveal), he's been lonely and depressed, and he relies on food to numb the pain. His caring mother (Shirley Knight) and loving daughter, Maya (Raini Rodriguez), do their best to encourage him, even going so far as to help him start a profile page on Match.com. It seems his only hope at finding love is a friendly but distant woman named Amy (Jayma Mays), who works in the mall at a hairpiece kiosk. I could never really tell what she thought about Blart; she clearly doesn't like the man she's dating--an arrogant pen salesman named Stuart (Stephen Rannazzisi)--but she doesn't seem to comfortable around Blart, either. There are moments when it feels like she's being nice just because she pities him. Granted, if I saw a decent man get drunk in a bar and humiliate himself in front of an unassuming mall staff, I'd be anxious around him, too.
That very scene is a perfect example of how desperate the film's sense of humor is. Most of the jokes are aimed at making Blart look like a complete fool. None of them are particularly funny, and the select few that are merely amusing are unflatteringly derivative.
Consider a minor subplot involving a teenage Indian boy named Pahud (Adhir Kalyan); his ex-girlfriend's cell phone was given to Blart (how he got it is unimportant), enabling them to start an odd over-the-phone relationship. This felt incredibly forced, especially when it's revealed that the cell phone is equipped with a tracking device. That being said, I do give the filmmakers credit for not going for the tried and true vulgarities that permeate most of today's comedies. There is a sense that no one wanted to go too far, which in this case is good; this movie certainly didn't need in-your-face gags about sex and drugs and body parts, nor did it need a lot of crude four-letter dialogue. I know the audience it's aiming for, and yet I can't quite bring myself to accept it. "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" may inspire you to smirk once or twice, but it will hardly make you laugh out loud.
See, Adam Sandler ... you really can do it
posted on 31 Aug 2009For the second week in a row, the blockbuster film ???? is number one at boxoffice ... !
Ok, that's actually the only reason I went to see this.
Having thoroughly enjoyed a comedy almost devoid of crude humor (unfortunately there was still a smidge that could have been left on the cutting room floor) ... boy, when did you think you would ever find one of those ... I was completely amazed.
What was even more remarkable was to see Adam Sandler's name in the Producers list.
So, Mr. Sandler, this is finally proof that you can own the box office making comedies without any crude humor in them.
So, go do it again ... and don't even waste the film ... disk space ... digital intermediate ... anything visual or audio on crude humor.
I mean it was really OK for our hero's stomach growls to sound like whale sounds.
I wish this film had been in 3D rather than My Bloody Valentine ...
Pretty clean humor, and better than I thought it would be
posted on 31 Aug 2009I had my reservations going in to see this one, but it was surprisingly funny and didn't have to use much gross-out, potty humor or profanity that seems to be pervading many comedies these days in attempts to humor people. Instead, there was more slapstick style humor, and while it is the classic lovable loser meets girl scenario (except at the mall) and has its predictable moments, over all it was a pretty decent comedy.
King of Queens star Kevin James plays Paul Blart, a long time mall security guard who is a bit lonely in life because of failed relationships. When he sees a beautiful woman working in the mall, he tries to figure out a way to connect with her, but his awkwardness gets in the way of his progress. Training a new mall security guard isn't what it seems to be, as this supposed high school dropout turns out to be the brains behind a massive robbery and hostage situation. It is up to Paul Blart, the only one who takes his job too seriously, to try and save the day.
The first part of the movie was funny, but some of the gags were awkward at times (trying too hard to be funny). What James brought to the character Blart was kind of a Chris Farley/John Candy kind of persona. I thought that the later half of the film was better, even though as usual you have to throw reason out the window.
Not too bad of a film, and dare I say, it might even be one you could take a date to see.
What are you looking for?
posted on 31 Aug 2009 We went to see this and loved it! It was part boy-meets-girl, part cops & robbers, part ninja stunts, part average-guy-succeeds, part sweet dad, part slapstick, part irony of human relationships, but all funny. And the music was GREAT! Went home and immediately signed up to get the sound track when it becomes available.
If I'm looking for something dark and ponderous, I watch PBS or Ingrid Bergman. If I'm looking for something factual, I watch a documentary. If I need to be updated on current events, I watch (or read)the news. But if I need to laugh hard and feel better when I leave, Mall Cop is perfect.
And the music is just terrific! Spans time and memories of my past, but is also this-very-minute, 2009. Can't wait to hear it again!
Just all depends what you're looking for. . . .
crowd pleaser for the younger kids
posted on 31 Aug 2009after seeing the previews i thought this would be a very funny movie but missed it at the movies so i bought it and at first in the beginning half of the movie was the better half it had a few very funny parts mosts were just becuase you felt so bad for the guy. the second half was more dry humor with the typical falls and trips and misses i thin this would of been soo much better if two things happened one the cops and bad guys were so lame and totally unbelievable ive seen better bad guys on disney movies. and two there def should have been a few more flirt scenes between bart and amey because there was only one flirt scene and he ends up crying over her which seemed kind of creaper
so all in all ide give it no more than a 3 like i said this is def aimed toward the younger crowd between 7 and 15