
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Safety never takes a holiday.
Directed by Steve Carr
Produced by Hey Eddie, Columbia Pictures
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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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.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Everything like Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and what each one shares →
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.





























































