Netflix at its best: Happy Gilmore 2

Hello everyone, and welcome back to my weekly blog series.

This week, we will be diving into the classic comedy film Happy Gilmore 2. Is Happy back to shoot some more incredible shots?

Warning - Spoilers 

Plot

After Happy Gilmore won his first World Championship in 1966, he won many more. Alongside his five children, whom he had with his wife, Virginia, a PR director at the professional golf tour. However, after she dies, from being hit in the head, Happy quits golf and becomes an alcoholic and is sued.

Happy then ends up working at a supermarket, living with his only daughter and youngest child, Vienna, whilst his four sons work to support the family. Vienna wants to pursue ballet school, but with annual fees costing $75,000, Happy resorts to playing golf to win enough money for his daughter to attend ballet school.

His first golf tournament doesn't go to plan, due to his drinking problem, Happy gets fired and has to attend an alcohol treatment programme to remove all his charges. The programme leader happens to be Hal L., the caretaker who looked after Happy's grandmother.

After joining the Tour Championships, Happy suggests they battle against Maxi Golf. Happy, alongside his new caddie, Oscar, plays well to begin with, but collapses during the round held on Mother's Day, after seeing visions of Virginia.

Shooter McGavin, who was released from psychiatric care by the CEO of Maxi Energy Drink, is given an offer to join as their captain, but he refuses after finding out their driving performance is dependent on a severed ligament. Shooter visits Virginia's grave and reconciles with Happy there. Slim Peterson, whose father coached Happy in 1966, agrees to help him.

Fast forward, and the golf course is designed to put Maxi Golf at an advantage. Happy comes face-to-face with a tie breaker, but the course is altered, making it impossible to putt. Happy wins and gets to send Vienna to ballet school.

Analysis 

Personally, the first movie is better, but there is no doubt that the sequels' entertainment lived up to my expectations. However, the narrative and plot development of the second movie followed on from the first, with many references throughout its duration.

I really enjoyed the character development and personal life of Happy and his children, and the aim of trying to get Vienna into the ballet school of her dreams. It is also perfectly silly in places, which is exactly what makes this movie so enjoyable to watch.

This movie is perfect for families and friends who are looking for a wholesome yet entertaining watch.