Low-brow comedy rules in “Grown Ups 2,” sequel to 2010’s movie of the same name. Director Dennis Dugan (“Just Go With It” 2011) and screenwriters Fred Wolf, Tim Herlihy, and Adam Sandler appeal to the lowest common denominator with this material. Lead actor Sandler plays a Hollywood agent who has moved his family back to his home town, with misadventures continuing in this second act.
The stars of the show include Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Selma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Maya Rudolph, Steve Austin, Andy Samburg, Shaquille O’Neal, Jon Lovitz, Dan Patrick, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Georgia Engle, Cheri Oteri, Ellen Cleghorne, Chris Berman, Milo Ventimiglia, Patrick Schwarzeneggar (son of Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Maria Shriver), and Norm Crosby in his final motion picture appearance.
“Grown Ups 2” was a modest hit at the box office for producer Adam Sandler, Columbia Pictures, and Sony Pictures Releasing, relying on bathroom humor and celebrity appearances for success with the general public.
Grown Ups 2 (2013)
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My Review
Low-brow comedy rules in “Grown Ups 2,” sequel to 2010’s movie of the same name. Director Dennis Dugan (“Just Go With It” 2011) and screenwriters Fred Wolf, Tim Herlihy, and Adam Sandler appeal to the lowest common denominator with this material. Lead actor Sandler plays a Hollywood agent who has moved his family back to his home town, with misadventures continuing in this second act.
The stars of the show include Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Selma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Maya Rudolph, Steve Austin, Andy Samburg, Shaquille O’Neal, Jon Lovitz, Dan Patrick, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows, Georgia Engle, Cheri Oteri, Ellen Cleghorne, Chris Berman, Milo Ventimiglia, Patrick Schwarzeneggar (son of Arnold Schwarzeneggar and Maria Shriver), and Norm Crosby in his final motion picture appearance.
“Grown Ups 2” was a modest hit at the box office for producer Adam Sandler, Columbia Pictures, and Sony Pictures Releasing, relying on bathroom humor and celebrity appearances for success with the general public.