The studio didn’t screen Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2: The Blartening for critics. This was undoubtedly a smart move—maybe, in fact, the smartest thing about Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2: Blart 2 da Hood, which reprises Kevin James’ titular role from the surprisingly successful 2009 comedy. I did see Paul Blart: Mall Cop Episode 1—The Phantom Blartace, and while my memory of it is dim, here’s what I can piece together: Fat guy rides Segway, falls on ass; repeat for 87 minutes. I am confident in assuring you that you’ll find no truer description of Paul Blart: Mall Cop 2: Electric Blartabloo. by Ned Lannamann