Happy Gilmore Fans Outraged by Violent Shock Twist in Adam Sandler Sequel

Fans of the classic comedy Happy Gilmore were in for a shock when the long-awaited sequel dropped on Netflix. The original film, released in 1996, followed the story of Happy Gilmore, a failed ice hockey player who transitions to becoming a golf pro to help his grandmother. Along the way, he falls in love with a public relations expert named Virginia, played by Julie Bowen, who later became known for her role in Modern Family.

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The sequel, Happy Gilmore 2, took a dark turn right from the start, as Happy accidentally kills Virginia in a tragic golf accident, leaving him to care for their five children. Fans of the film were quick to express their disappointment on social media, with many feeling that Virginia’s demise was a misstep in the storytelling. Some viewers criticized the film for starting off on a dark note, while others felt that Virginia’s character could have added more depth to the movie.

Despite the backlash, the film’s director, Kyle Newacheck, defended the decision to kill off Virginia, stating that it was a crucial element of the storyline. He compared the darkness of Virginia’s death to the opening of the original Happy Gilmore, where Happy watches his father die in a tragic accident. Newacheck emphasized that the darkness and realness of these moments were essential to the overall narrative of the film.

Julie Bowen, who portrayed Virginia in the sequel, initially assumed she would not return for the film, expecting the producers to cast a younger actress in the lead role. However, she was encouraged by Adam Sandler to reprise her role, as he believed she was the heart of the movie. Sandler revealed that the delay in making the sequel was partially due to rewrites necessitated by the loss of a key co-star from the original film.

Happy Gilmore 2 is now available for streaming on Netflix, offering fans a new chapter in the beloved comedy franchise.