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Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2

2015

Security guard Paul Blart is headed to Las Vegas to attend a Security Guard Expo with his teenage daughter Maya before she departs for college. While at the convention, he inadvertently discovers a heist - and it's up to Blart to apprehend the criminals.

Ages 10+Source checked

Why this age? PG-rated slapstick action includes repeated physical danger, hostage situations, criminal violence, a forceful headbutt, drunken behavior, family grief, and mild romantic material. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age10+

Strongest cautions

  • Violence3/5
  • Alcohol or drugs2/5
  • Death of a character2/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

The story prominently uses a Las Vegas hotel, security convention, and real Wynn resort setting, but it is not primarily a product-promotion film.

Death of a character2/5
Why this rating?

Paul’s mother is reported to have died after being struck by a milk truck; the death is backstory rather than an on-screen event.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

The film may include occasional mild insults or language typical of a PG comedy, with no indication of frequent strong profanity or slurs.

Romance2/5
Why this rating?

Paul is attracted to Divina and later a police officer; Maya falls in love with Lane. Romance is secondary and mild.

Frightening scenes2/5
Why this rating?

A teenager and her friend are kidnapped, and characters face criminals and repeated physical danger, but the action is brief and played mainly for comedy.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

There is romantic attraction, flirting, and light genre-style innuendo, but no sexual activity or explicit sexual material is described.

Alcohol or drugs2/5
Why this rating?

A security guard is described as drunk and attacking a woman at a bar; this appears as misconduct rather than an endorsed behavior.

Violence3/5
Why this rating?

Paul fights criminals and uses non-lethal security equipment; a hostage rescue and repeated slapstick physical attacks culminate in a forceful headbutt.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Paul repeatedly confronts criminals and rescues hostages despite fear, embarrassment, health problems, and limited professional status.

Creativity & curiosity2/5
Why this rating?

The story uses inventive non-lethal security devices and a comic, improvised team strategy to dismantle the heist.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a moderately diverse cast of security guards.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display loyalty and protective kindness toward one another.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

The film emphasizes protecting others, teamwork, accepting a child’s independence, recovering from setbacks, and using abilities responsibly.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist is well-meaning and persistent, though occasionally acts foolishly.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. How did the story handle conflict or violence? Did the characters have other choices?
  3. Which choice in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2 would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2, and what caused that change?
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