Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Safety never takes a holiday.

Directed by Steve Carr

Produced by Hey Eddie, Columbia Pictures

200991 min5.5 / 10

A lighthearted, family-friendly action-comedy built on slapstick humor and the underdog triumph of an unlikely hero saving the day.

When a shopping mall is taken over by a gang of organized crooks, it's up to a mild-mannered security guard to save the day.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Does Paul Blart: Mall Cop end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 95% of films.

  • Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Paul Blart: Mall Cop violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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19/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity19

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love8

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Paul Blart: Mall Cop

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Paul Blart: Mall Cop, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Paul Blart: Mall Cop, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Paul Blart: Mall Cop, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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