Paul Blart: Mall Cop/YMMV

Everything About Fiction You Never Wanted to Know.


  • Alternative Character Interpretation: Paul Blart, some scenes in the movie, particularly his "apology" after his unintentional drunk antics, struck this troper as being emotional blackmail and manipulation.
  • Critical Dissonance: Though fans of the movie are quick to admit it's hardly a contender for the best movie of all time, it certainly didn't deserve the amount of panning certain reviewers gave it.
  • Crowning Moment of Funny: "I BELIEVE IN MAGIC-!" *crashs through window*
    • "Nobody wins with a headbutt."
  • Crowning Moment of Heartwarming: "Happy birthday, Amy!" Especially the dedication.
  • Crowning Music of Awesome: The pounding classic rock songs used when Paul rocks out in the arcade, and later when he changes clothes.
  • So Okay It's Average: One of the main criticisms directed at the film.
  • The Woobie: Blart has elements of this in some scenes, especially the dating website scenes.
Retrieved from "https://allthetropes.org/wiki/Paul_Blart:_Mall_Cop/YMMV?oldid=649767"