'Happy Gilmore 2' Is Such A Thank You Letter To Parents

Scott Yamano/Netflix © 2025Long-awaited sequels to cult favorites are always going to be a hit, and Happy Gilmore 2 is the best example. The movie, co-written and produced by Adam Sandler, brought back so many favorite characters from the 1996 comedy. I won’t spoil anything for you, but the cameos are incredible, and even the most throw-away, blink-and-you’ll-miss-it jokes are so good. It was just a movie fan’s dream come true — an absolute delight from start to finish.I had high expectations, but what I was not banking on? Happy Gilmore 2 being a sort of love letter to parents and their relat