Paul Blart: Mall Cop (Rating: 4.5)

Let me preface this review by stating that I am a huge Kevin James fan. I've seen every episode of the nine seasons of King of Queens, most 2 or 3 times, staring James as Doug Heffernan. His comedic timing for this half hour sitcom was brilliant alongside Jerry Stiller and Leah Remini. Paul Blart: Mall Cop should have stuck to this same formula! This would've been good taking up the normal 22 minutes of a half hour show on Monday night's CBS lineup.

Most of the movie's humor was captured in the two minute preview shown at cinaplexs nationwide the last few weeks. I went in with low expectations and was still disappointed. It had it's moments, but it is definitely not a movie you should rush out and see. I saw an advanced screening at 4:00pm with many children attending with their parents right after school let out. Perhaps they enjoyed it. I didn't stick around long enough to ask.

If you want to check this one out, wait for it on DVD and watch it on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. It's not even worth watching as a Friday date night movie. As a person who enjoys most movies, I sadly give this movie a 4.5 out of 10.

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