Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Release Date:
Jan 16, 2009
Rated:
some violence, mild crude and suggestive humor, and language
Runtime:
1 hr. 27 min.
Genres:
Action, Comedy, Family
Cast:
Kevin James, Keir O'Donnell, Jayma Mays, Raini Rodriguez, Shirley Knight. Full cast + crew

On DVD: Released May. 19, 2009

On Blu-ray: Released May. 19, 2009

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Synopsis

A New Jersey rent-a-cop gets his moment to shine as the holidays approach and Santa's little helpers stage a coup at the local shopping mall in this comedy starring King of Queens' Kevin James. Paul Blart (James) is a single suburban dad attempting to make ends meet by working as a mall security guard. Paul takes his job very seriously; unfortunately the same can't be said for the shoppers he deals with on a daily basis. That all changes the day that Santa's little helpers shut down the mall and start taking hostages, including Paul's daughter and his main squeeze. Realizing that no one knows the mall better than the man who's paid to guard it, Paul mounts his Segway and speeds to the rescue. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Our critics say

2.0

Dave White

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Metascore®

39out of 100

Generally unfavorable reviews

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