Adam Sandler’s pro-golfing return inHappy Gilmore 2has received a glowing review from one of the world’s biggest pop stars. Picking up nearly 30 years after Sandler’s iconic 1996 comedy, the belated sequel recently made its streaming debut on July 25 via Netflix. Also joining Sandler are original cast members Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, and Ben Stiller.
While the return of one ofSandler’s best-known charactershas been the source of much excitement for fans,reviews forHappy Gilmore 2have been mixed. Currently sitting at 61% on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, some critics are hailing the movie’s good-natured fun, while others have taken issue with the messy plot and overreliance on celebrity cameos.
Happy Gilmore 2 Gets A Glowing Review From Taylor Swift
One person who is not at all concerned aboutHappy Gilmore 2’s shortcomingsis none other than pop sensation Taylor Swift. However, Swift’s opinion may not be entirely unbiased, given that her current paramour,Travis Kelce, is also among the movie’s long list of celebrity cameosthat also includes the likes of Eminem, Guy Fieri, and several famous golfing pros.
Taking to Instagram,Swiftrecently posted her ownHappy Gilmore 2review, encouraging her fans to go and watch it“as soon as humanly possible.”Giving the sequel an enthusiastic 13/10 rating,she also suggested the movie had her“cackling and cheering”the whole way through. Check out her post below:
Happy Gilmore 2 had me cackling and cheering the whole movie! An absolute watch, 13/10, go watch it on @netflix as soon as humanly possible
Our Take On Taylor Swift’s Happy Gilmore 2 Review
The Popstar’s Endorsement May Encourage New Fans To Take A Chance
Swift is not alone in singing her praises of Sandler’s return as Happy Gilmore, and despite mixed reviews, there are still many viewers expressing their joy at seeing this hockey-loving pro-golfer return to the championship circuit. Moreover,the originalHappy Gilmorealso received similar mixed reviewson its release and would still go on to become a cult classic.
While it may bebest to take Swift’s glowing endorsement with a proverbial grain of salt, her take does still echo those of many other audiences excited to see Sandler return to his roots. Given Swift’s extensive fanbase, her review may even encourage a whole new subset of fans to giveHappy Gilmore 2a watch as well.
Happy Gilmore 2
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Happy Gilmore 2 sees the return of Adam Sandler in his iconic role as the retired golfer who steps back onto the green to support his daughter’s passion for ballet. Released in 2025, the film explores Gilmore’s renewed journey in golf to finance her dreams.
