Grown Ups 2 (2013) User Reviews (372)

Lenny Feder Goes Home

[The-Sarkologist · 6/10 · 16 August 2020]

I really have to get into the habit of checking Netflix (and the university library) before I go out and rent some movie from Youtube (or the numerous other platfoms that have the movie available) because I discovered, after renting it, that I could have watched this film for free. Anyway, that aside, after watching, and enjoying, the first movie a part of me really wanted to see what happens in the sequel. Well, yeah, it is more of the same, but it still has that rather nice feel good aspect to it.

So, Lenny Feder and his family have decided to leave Hollywood and move back to their home town, though they do end up buying one of the biggest houses on the block. Lenny isn't working, but you get the impression that he really doesn't need to because, well, he has plenty of money as it is. Mind you, you also get the impression that his wife's fashion store isn't doing all that well either, but she doesn't seem to particularly care.

It is the last day of school before the summer holidays, and of course it is a time for people to come to terms with a time era. Lenny has to confront the idea that his wife wants a fourth child, Marcus has to confront the fact that he has a boy, though this particular boy really doesn't seem to like him. Of course, there is also the issue that they aren't young like they were, and the local frat boys are out causing trouble. Oh, and the kids are growing up too, and Kurt needs to deal with the fact that his daughter is dating somebody that he doesn't particularly like.

Look, this one wasn't anywhere near as good as the last one, but it was still pretty enjoyable. Obviously we have more characters, since we are in a small town as opposed to a lakeside retreat, and the conclusion is pretty good as well. I liked how it came out that their kids did in fact has some hidden talents as well, but I guess that has something to do with it being one of those Hollywood films where things do need to turn out right once in a while. Another thing that I appreciated was Sandler's rather casual and laid back nature, which certainly stands out from the image of a stuffy Hollywood agent - and also the fact that he was more than happy to drive the school bus when needed - yeah there were some pretty cool scenes, and the fact that it was just about friends being, well, friends, is what I really did like about these two films.

Sure, the critics weren't all that thrilled with it, but in the end what really counts was the box office, and that certainly put the critic's opinons to shame.

Love the friendship but there is a lot of stupidity

[SnoopyStyle · 6/10 · 19 March 2014]

Lenny Feder (Adam Sandler) has moved his family back home from LA. The guys Eric Lamonsoff (Kevin James), Kurt McKenzie (Chris Rock), and Marcus Higgins (David Spade) are back with the wives (Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello) and kids. There is also a bunch of frat guys led from the neighboring college.

I love the friendship between the guys. Losing Rob Schneider actually improves the relationships. I love the wives especially Salma Hayek. I even love the kids. However this movie is flooded with stupidity. Sometimes the stupidity can be funny, but most of it is just really really really stupid. I can understand the haters. I agree with a lot of the criticisms. I just like everybody's happy relationships just enough to barely recommend this movie.

Not very good, but I quite liked it anyway

[neil-476 · 6/10 · 16 August 2013]

Grown Ups featured Adam Sandler and the usual suspects in a movie which had some amusement value in the context of a loose narrative about bringing together childhood friends for a particular event. Three years later, a sequel features many of the same cast in a plot less series of character threads and vignettes, much of which is childish, crude, slapstick, halfwitted, lazy, and occasionally sentimental.

Make no mistake, this is not a very good film. But I wouldn't be fair if I didn't make three points: One, Sandler makes many films where his character is profoundly annoying (I mean fingernails scraping down blackboard annoying). Here his character is likable.

Two, this film doesn't have as much outright cruelty in the humour as its predecessor.

And, three, I hate to admit it, but it made me (and the cinema audience) laugh quite a bit.

A lumbering, distasteful comedy that has a lower impression of you than you have of it

[StevePulaski · 2/10 · 14 July 2013]

There I sat, in stone-cold silence, not completely watching, but observing Grown Ups 2, one of the most desperate comedies of the year. Smiling maybe twice, groaning several times, rolling my eyes several more, and eventually closing them for a few seconds trying to imagine what a movie like this could've been if the quality of the talent matched the quality of the three screenwriters behind this project.

The first Grown Ups film wasn't great - or even good - by any means, but had the vibe of a cheery, stupid ABC Family movie. The strongest complaint I had about the original film carries over to this one immensely which is that given the immense amount of talent in this film, from the three title characters alone, this should be a much better, much funnier movie. Adam Sandler can be funny when he is given timing and a decent character, Kevin James can always be sweet, simple, and relatable, Chris Rock is one of the funniest comedians working today, and David Spade almost always knocks one out of the park in Rules of Engagement. It's dumbfounding to note that Taylor Lautner has the biggest laughs in the film, and after watching this, I have faith that after the redundant Twilight franchise he'll find work in some solid buddy comedies. However, the first inkling that Grown Ups 2 is terrible is by the sole fact that Rob Schneider himself decided other matters were worth is time than making a film that was almost guaranteed to be a hit.

The entire event is a plot less picture (not the good kind) that provides its audience with a pathetic array of scenes that seem more like throwaway skits from Saturday Night Live. It's a massively redundant, laundry-list of senseless setups with unfunny payoffs that usually involve something along the lines of bathroom humor, objectification, homophobia, and obnoxious behavior. In other words, it's another Sandler movie. It takes place entirely on the last day of school and revolves around the gang of Lenny (Adam Sandler), Eric (Kevin James), Kurt (Chris Rock), and Marcus (David Spade) returns, this time welcoming a more quiet, suburban lifestyle contrary to that of Lenny's in Hollywood, and the ridiculous series of sitcom antics that unfold overtime.

The plot stops there. What follows is, as stated, a series of cheaply-staged, poorly-performed, witless gags that do nothing but make one check the time. Among the barrage of questions I had while watching this film, one of which was, "who is the target audience here?" My mind resorted immediately to tweens and adolescents, who spend too much time giggling at bathroom humor as is. But then, as the film progressed, it began to redirect its senses to a more sentimental side, which only shows the immense tonal strain the film has which is "create cinematic anarchy for forty minutes before showing that this is a story about being true to ones roots and taking care of the family." The sentimentalism is then mixed with a strangely out of place eighties party that concludes the picture, which will definitely not be appreciated to the fullest extent by the previously mentioned tweens and adolescences, as many of the jokes and period references will fly straight over their head.

The problem with the film is that it seems so effortless and so poorly conducted. At least with various Sandler films like Happy Gilmore, Big Daddy, and even the unexpectedly raunchy That's My Boy, I could sense that it was made for somebody, be it adolescents or a bit older of a crowd and stuck with that persona. Grown Ups 2 is a film made with no agenda, no personality, and no spirit. It even resorts to the tireless Sandler cliché of having all the male characters being a cornucopia of stupidity and the female characters being nothing but eye-candy for the men. There are certain things I expect Sandler to be over now, what with approaching fifty in a few years.

You have a choice as a moviegoer this weekend and the several other weekends Grown Ups 2 is going to play. You can either a see a film that possesses gags as commonplace and predictable as a Fruity Pebbles commercial or use this time as an opportunity to seek out nearby independent features in theaters, at your local video store, or even on Netflix. Say you refute that suggestion and want to see Grown Ups 2 as a pleasant, feel-good movie. I know plenty of independent movies that are pleasant, feel good movies (Frances Ha is one of them and is still playing in many theaters nationwide). Wouldn't you at least want to give money to people who don't believe that you're sitting in the audience because you possess the attention-span of a newborn? Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maya Rudolph, Maria Bello, Nick Swardson, Shaquille O'Neal, Peter Dante, and Allen Covert. Directed by: Dennis Dugan.

This Just made me smile

[andrynas · 7/10 · 19 October 2013]

Yeah, I know this movie is stupid, has absolutely no plot, the acting is plain, characters are not well developed, you have all clichés you can imagine in movie and etc. But then again I knew what I was going to watch - a silly movie that just makes me smile and this movie did. Cameos where fine and were laughable, jokes were also fine, ( Shaq joke always works), I wish Steve Buscemi had more time on screen though.

So I know this is not a thriller with sophisticated plot and mind bending twists and you know what is coming next ( even to next word or so ), but as simple comedy this just worked for me.

I am giving it 7 out of 10 and again I know maybe it is to high rating for such film, but it worked for me and that is what matters.

I was embarrassed to be seen at this movie

[dcorvino · 1/10 · 22 July 2013]

How can I fully express my total disappointment in this film? It may not be possible. I am one of those who actually liked the first Grown Ups. It had a plot, good characters and lots of fun. The sequel, on the other hand, is pointless, stupid, juvenile, and insulting. Not one redeeming quality in the entire movie. I contemplated leaving after the first 15 minutes! I forced myself to stay just to see if this mess would get any better. It didn't. The jokes concern nude men, homosexual men, brainless women, sex, bodily functions (over and over again!), and more of the same, repeatedly. No story, no acting, no thought, no point. I was the first one out of the theater and never looked back.

What a total waste of time.

Unexpectedly funnier than the first one!!

[PedroRosRod · 7/10 · 16 November 2013]

Well,to start with, This is not a drama which is something most reviewers need to have in mind before they start killing this movie.

There's a better delivery of jokes and the characters are at some point likable. Unlike the first one, this one offers more different situations and jokes. Overall, it's very non clever funny cinema. The same characters from the original but embarked into a new adventure.

What else would you expect from a comedy flick? For those who didn't like this after having watched the first one,don't play fools forgetting jokes and surprising funny moments are what comedies are all about. Don't miss the point!!!

One of the worst movies I've ever seen

[syheulon · 1/10 · 20 July 2013]

This movie is terrible, absolutely terrible. There is no story line, and every single one of the "grown up men" in excessively creepy. The jokes aren't funny and undoubtedly the best performance comes from SHAQ. I failed to find any humor in this movie and the film seemed to drag on and on. It was really hard to find anyone likable in this movie. All the characters were stiff and uninteresting.

I'm a fan of old Adam Sandler movies, but I feel that he has lost his comedic touch. This may be his first sequel, but I truly hope it's his last. Maybe it's time to retire Mr. Sandler.

All in all, do not waste your money on this awful movie.

More Grown Up Fun

[antmlfc · 7/10 · 13 August 2013]

I was a big fan of the first outing. I became very reluctant when I heard the sequel had been planned, but I have to say it was absolutely hilarious. It was full of funny moments with the whole cast chipping in. It was really all about the cast not just Adam Sandler. From start to finish funny moment after funny moment with the kids coming into their own especially the baby Chris Rock. This movie is set a few years after the first and all the characters have excuse the pun 'Grown Up'. Some great additions to this cast were Steve Austin and Shaq O' Neill. A really enjoyable movie going experience. I think there will be a fair few that didn't like the movie because it was stupid in parts but guess what people it is a comedy there suppose to be silly and stupid. 7/10

I've watched half the movie, I completely hate it.

[pokeriscute · 1/10 · 5 February 2019]

It's probably the worst movie I've ever seen. The whole movie is very very sexist. Humor is worse than a 10 year old's, Was all stale and tremendously stupid.

Funny Movie, that's all

[c_armendia · 8/10 · 18 September 2013]

I agree with most of the people reviewing this movie. Yes, it doesn't make sense at all and it doesn't follow a plot line. I mean, all of their old high school friends live in the same town and they run to each other every second, as if that happens in real life. Many things doesn't make sense also, but.. the point of the movie was to laugh and I sure did!

I laughed during the entire movie. Many scenes were great. The bus driver sleeping in the K-mart bed was hilarious. Every scene the frat guys appeared were funny also, they were portrayed as the most generic frat guys which make them funny.

The acting was good also in my opinion. Everyone played their character right. It also had a lot of witty jokes in between that not many people get.

To summarize this review, want to have a good laugh, watch this movie. Want to watch an Oscar academy movie with awesome storyline, don't watch this movie.

Combined pieces of comedies became 'Grown Ups 2'

[Reno-Rangan · 6/10 · 16 November 2013]

Like the first part it is just a fine comedy. Story? I think there was none. It is a movie where series of fun scenes attached together which becomes the 'Grown Ups 2'. Yeah like the movie 'Jackass', nothing much difference between these two except one was rated PG13 and other were R.

At least the first movie was somehow enjoyable, this movie completely failed to attract with its comedies. I think Adam Sandler's sense of humour is no longer effective like he was a decade ago. The combined star power was the key to this movie which made watchable. Hope there won't be a third. In my opinion it is a one time watchable and nothing to praise, more like a watching the 'Just for laugh: Gags' program on the television.

6/10

The first movie I have ever truly hated.

[msebert72 · 1/10 · 5 December 2013]

This is the first movie that I can say that I actually hate. Definitely one of the worst movies I have ever seen. I new it had bad reviews before but I though I would give it a shot. I regret this, don't watch this movie if you value humanity. Women are objectified and men are shown to be morons. The humor is gross, slap stick, and crude and even though it may get the occasional laugh it is not satisfying. This would have been okay if it had a plot, but there is no plot. This movie is so disjointed that not only does it go in the sh*t list, but so does every actor who played in this including the non-actor - Shaquille Oneal.

What is even worse is that they had a lot of great material that they could have developed, but it is like they just gave up. The daughter with her hidden talent, the estranged father son relationship, the surprise pregnancy, the fake affair, and the bullying. There could have been some important life lessons taught and some even better more developed comedic situations, but it has none of this. The slap stick and farts take the dominant role. This does not even deserve a spoiler warning, because you can't spoil something so sh*tty.

what a waste of time

[wideload33 · 1/10 · 14 July 2013]

I thought the first movie was bad... but this, this is the definition of a horrible movie, terrible acting with a stupid story and awful humor, this crap didn't even make me laugh once. I advise you to not watch this movie ever in your life unless you want to throw away an hour and a half of your life. Adam Sandler just can't make funny movies anymore. Do not watch this waste of time. I remember watching Kevin James on the king of queens and that is a really funny show, I really don't know why he is also constantly in movies that aren't funny. I guess its a way to make a quick buck in the industry, stick to real comedies, like This Is The End. Its a very funny movie :) Don't get me wrong, old adam sandler movies are funny, but he doesn't have the touch anymore.

OMG Absolutety Stupid!

[eagle-mountain · 12 July 2013]

Went to see this and wish I could have worked all day instead!!! This was an absolute waste of time and money. Waste of my money for paying to see this crap and super waste of money spent on making this garbage. It has some funny moments, most of which are shown in the previews, but there is no real flow or storyline. It has some solid actors in it too, which is a shame, because it seems to me that if they cared about their careers at all, they should have been able to read the script and see that it would not work. I assure you, if you are over 12...no, over 7 years old, you will leave disappointed... Please don't waste your money too!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Not as Fun or Entertaining as the First Grown Ups,

[lesleyharris30 · 6/10 · 14 August 2013]

Grown Ups 2 is an alright movie with basically no storylione,just one joke after another,but a very fun cast that are all clearly close friends.I didn't enjoy this nearly as much as I enjoyed the first Grown Ups,I thought the first one had tons of very funny scenes that turned out really good and that it was very underrated by critics,but there are a lot more misses in this one.My biggest problem was that there was too much childish humor (fart jokes,toilet humor,etc) and that Taylor Lutner was in it too much and Andy Samberg wasn't in it enough,when you get a big and funny star like him in your movie,you don't give him a brief cameo were he dosen't even speak.Still there was a lot of funny scenes,mostly from Adam Sandler,Chris Rock,Kevin James and David Spade,and they should have been in it a lot more instead of having a lot of it focus on their kids.If you enjoyed the first Grown Ups,you will be disappointed,but you will still laugh a lot.

The gang prepare for a great summer in their hometown and reunite with some old friends and enemies.

Dumb For The Whole Family!

[rtgray7 · 1/10 · 28 December 2013]

Half way through this movie I stopped it and watched "Sharknado"...The best actor in this movie was a giant ex-NBA player-and he was horrible...Congress should preemptively pass a law forbidding the making of 'Grown Ups 3"...This is the first non-horror film to cause me to have nightmares...After watching this, I now hate the first "Grown Ups"...Forced viewing of this movie should replace water boarding at Guantanamo Bay...All who read this, it's too late for me, but please save yourselves and don't watch this film...SERIUOSLY FOLKS: I DID NOT LAUGH AT ONE JOKE THIS ENTIRE MOVIE. A disaster from the opening credits reverting to cheap, bathroom humor throughout. Honestly, this was the first movie I've ever watched with no storyline. I will be VERY apprehensive about EVER watching anything with this cast again.

Fun!

[namashi_1 · 7/10 · 2 November 2013]

A Sequel to Grown Ups, 'Grown Ups 2' is a funny sequel that raises laughs, although the humor is childish & even embarrassing at times.

'Grown Ups 2' Synopsis: After moving his family back to his hometown to be with his friends and their kids, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, schizo bus drivers, drunk cops on skis, and 400 costumed party crashers sometimes crazy follows you.

'Grown Ups 2' is strictly meant for those who enjoy Comedies that offer childish humor. Its NOT for the pseudo intellects at all. Its caters to the easy-going movie-goer, who is ready not to take this joyride seriously. The Screenplay is childish, but funny. Dennis Dugan's Direction is passable.

Performance-Wise: Adam Sandler is in his element, while Kevin James, David Spade & Chris Rock are sportive. Salma Hayek, Maria Bello & Maya Rudolph are efficient. Nick Swardson is hilarious. Taylor Lautner is in decent form. Shaquille O'Neal is darn good.

On the whole, 'Grown Ups 2' worked for me. Of course, It does have some stupid moments, but mostly, I saw myself laughing & having a ball.

A Terrible movie thats TERRIBLE!

[final-fantasyxcjo · 1/10 · 11 July 2013]

Sandler's first sequel, is even lazier, dumber, and even less funny then I could have imagined. It's worse than most comedy sequels, and worse then most movies period. It's worse than Grown Ups, for heaven's sake! There's no plot, none, zip, nada. Characters and gags are set up without payoff much like in Jack and Jill. Almost every attempt at a joke falls flat. Anyone who wants to make a comedy should watch Grown Ups 2 as an example of one that does almost everything wrong and what to and what not to do when directing and making a mainstream comedy.

Almost every joke in this movie is pointless, absolutely pointless. The movie's first joke: a deer wanders into Sandler's house where it pees in Sandler's face. In a movie that had actual though: this would happen not just because a deer peeing on a man is funny, but for some reason that has a point, maybe to show that the family had moved out of the city and into the country. There is no point, none and only the dumbest of the audience will find this amusing.

Grown Ups 2 is worse then the first and is a close 2nd as the worst Sandler movie ever made, nothing in this movie had a point, there is no plot, the whole movie and setup basically everything was lazy and Rob Schneider may have actually made one of his best decisions ever by skipping out on not only one of the worst sequels ever but one of the worst comedies I've seen in a long, long time. 1 out of 10. Skip this movie and go see Pacific Rim or read a book or go outside, Do Anything!! Just Avoid this movie.

Meh

[muhammad-66903 · 7/10 · 12 January 2021]

Nothing just make you smile no storyline and it is stupid.

I was greatly disappointed.

[calebcunningham41 · 3/10 · 14 July 2013]

When I heard that a second Grown Ups movie was coming out I was immediately excited. Being a a huge fan of the first one; my expectations were very high for the second. Obviously too high. This film had basically no point or plot at all. It was incredibly disappointing. I barely laughed at all. All of the jokes and humor was unbelievably crass and perverted. The movie was just plan dirty. The first one had its moments but this one felt like a big "one of those moments." The dialog was disappointingly gross in the end. Giving this a 3 out of 10 still seems a little to high and mighty even for this. I wasted my money. Don't waste yours and don't see this lame excuse for a sequel.

A great Adam Sander movie

[david_doyle · 8/10 · 31 July 2013]

People seem to be reviewing this as if it is supposed to be an academy award winning drama. ITS NOT. It does what it says on the tin. a great simple , idiotic humoured movie the way Sander did in the old days.

It's cheesy, stupid and has some real funny moments for those who know what happy Madison's are about.

It does not deserve to be this badly rated.

People reviewing seem to have no idea how to have fun and enjoy a movie anymore as this movie is great.

If you'd like a simple, easy to watch, silly comedy with some really stellar idiotic moments then take a watch and enjoy.

Do not expect much from the film and you will thoroughly enjoy it at least for once. Timepass !!

[ketgup83 · 6/10 · 31 October 2013]

The good part of watching Adam Sandler's films are that they are hilarious, funny and entertaining. The bad part is that some of his films goes over the top and becomes nonsense. Grown up 2 belongs to both category.

Lenny moves back to hometown surrounded by childhood buddies Eric , Kurt and Marcus. However, he faces the challenge from old bullies along with new bullies in form of college kids.

The hit-pair of Dennis Dugan and Adam Sandler is back with no plot, senseless yet entertaining flick which will keep you at bay. There is no such thing as direction , screenplay or subtleness. The movie has few comic scenes in which you will laugh your way out but is strictly OK. The editing is loose. Art direction is nice. Cinematography is average. Background score is decent. It is Adam Sandler , Kevin James and Chris Rock all the way. They make sure the film is watchable at least once.

Overall, do not expect much from the film and you will thoroughly enjoy it at least for once. Decent 2.5/5

Is this classed as a film? How can it be classed as a film?

[Alex_Hodgkinson · 1/10 · 28 December 2013]

Grown Ups was alright in my opinion. I tend to enjoy almost any film that is thrown in my direction for some reason or another. Grown Ups had a few laughs which put the label of 'Alright' on it. Below average, but watchable.

Grown Ups 2, however, is the worst film I have ever watched. Seriously, if you can find a film that is more terrible than Grown Ups 2, please enlighten me. I mean, was this wrote by a five year old? Who can tell. The humour is astoundingly bad, there simply isn't a plot or a moral to the story and the entire film will just leave you cringing. I know one or two people who would like this, but those people also have the worst sense of humour that I have ever encountered.

How this was released, I do not know. It is simply a terrible film and I cannot find one good aspect about it. And to think Adam Sandler was once a good actor for a few years.

1/10. Never gave that to a film before. At least, not that I can remember.

More or Less the same 2/10

[Jwil3698 · 2/10 · 12 July 2013]

Despite being universally panned by critics and movie goers, Grown-Ups managed to perform well enough at the box office to warrant a sequel.

The plot follows Lenny (Adam Sandler) who has moved his family to the town he and his friends grew up in, there he meets up with his friends (Kevin James, David Spade, Chris Rock and Nick Swardson.

With the exception of a few additional cast members and many failed attempts at teaching morals, this movie is essentially the first movie. There's virtually no progression of story or character development, it's just one lame gag and pratfall after another.

If you enjoyed the first movie, i say wait for a rental. For everyone else, go and see Pacific Rim instead.