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.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.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.
- Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations
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- TriviaTwo of Kevin James' real-life family members are seen in this film: the karaoke singer is his older brother Gary Valentine, and the woman with two children who Paul helps is his wife Steffiana De La Cruz.
- GoofsWhen Paul Blart is talking to Amy she asks him if he was the guy that crashed into the minivan and points to a blue minivan, but he actually hits a silver one.
- Quotes
[from trailer]
Paul Blart: [talking to himself] What are you trained to do? Nothing...
- Crazy creditsTwo additional scenes play during the closing credits.
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, this film was originally shown to the BBFC in an unfinished version. The BBFC advised the distributor that the film was likely to receive a 12A classification but that the requested PG classification could be obtained by making changes to two scenes. In particular the BBFC suggested that a scene in which a man has the lid of a sun bed slammed onto him several times be reduced; and that an extended fight sequence also be reduced to remove some of the strongest blows. In this scene specifically, it was suggested that a blow to the face with a skateboard and dialogue which introduces and emphasises a headbutt be removed. When the finished version of the film was submitted these reductions had been made satisfactorily and the film was classified PG.
Featured review
This film is kinda silly, kinda dumb, and kinda fun. It is the type of film I would take my 12 year old daughter to see. It seems to be made for preteens and teens. The film was slow to start so have some patience at the beginning. It was a cute movie. Very fun, kid friendly and gives you warm fuzzy feelings at the end. The hero is very likable and you always cheering him to come out on top. I wouldn't say it's a hilarious movie or keep you on the edge of your seat, it had its moments. I would consider the movie a good waste of time. It's nice to have a film out there that is light and avoid bathroom jokes and video-game type violence. I enjoyed it and my daughter liked it even more. It is recommended for young people but not fully recommended for adults.
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- Also known as
- Mall Cop
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Box office
- Budget
- $26,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $146,336,178
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $31,832,636
- Jan 18, 2009
- Gross worldwide
- $183,348,429
- Runtime1 hour 31 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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