Adam Sandler's Netflix movie Happy Gilmore 2 slammed by fans for its poor colour grading: 'Eminem looks like he has jaundice'
Shivani Negi | Jul 26, 2025, 14:08 IST
Highlight of the story: Adam Sandler's Happy Gilmore 2 hit Netflix with big cameos and nostalgia but left fans disappointed over its flat visuals and poor color grading. Many say the sequel looks more like a low-budget YouTube video than a legacy comedy.
Adam Sandler’s long-awaited sequel,Happy Gilmore 2, dropped on Netflix on July 25, and while it quickly soared into the platform’s trending charts, not everyone is impressed. Fans are calling out the movie’s oddly flat cinematography, questionable colour grading, and what many are calling a cheap, almost amateur look, despite a legacy tied to one of Sandler’s most iconic films.
Viewers have pointed out that the sequel’s lighting and visual tone feel off, especially when scenes are directly compared to the original Happy Gilmore. Some are even sarcastically suggesting that the movie was filmed using iPhones or low-end equipment, criticising Netflix for prioritising content output over visual quality.
Happy Gilmore 2picks up years after the events ofHappy Gilmore, following Happy as he navigates a comeback tour after a long hiatus from professional golf. This time, he’s mentoring a young, hot-headed prodigy while clashing with a new generation of players. The film mixes nostalgia with newer storylines, aiming to bridge the gap between long-time fans and a younger audience.
One user wrote, “Why does it look like it was made by a YouTuber? Why does Eminem look like he has jaundice? Did he need that much makeup?
When they did the cutbackto the original movie, the lighting and colour grading were perfect. How did Adam Sandler watch this and go, ‘Yeah, this will do’”?
Another said,“This lowkey looks worse in quality than videos I have taken on my iPhone camera.”Others echoed the sentiment,“Netflix ruined everything. Quantity over quality now.”“They probably shot the new movie on iPhones or something.” Check out more reactions below:
Despite the criticism, Happy Gilmore 2 does offer a buffet of unexpected celebrity cameos. Eminem makes a surprise appearance, though fans weren’t too happy with his overdone makeup. Also popping up are sports legend Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Schneider (of course), Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Chris Rock, Kevin James, and even former NBA player Charles Barkley. Pop star Bad Bunny and NFL champion Travis Kelce also make cameo appearances. The movie leans hard into the nostalgia factor, even cutting back to scenes from the original film to remind viewers where it all began.
Still, for many fans, the celebrity cameos weren’t enough to distract from the film’s jarring visual downgrade.
Whether Happy Gilmore 2 holds up as a worthy sequel or not might be up for debate, but fans definitely expected a better-looking film than what they got.
For more news and updates from the world of OTT and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.
Viewers have pointed out that the sequel’s lighting and visual tone feel off, especially when scenes are directly compared to the original Happy Gilmore. Some are even sarcastically suggesting that the movie was filmed using iPhones or low-end equipment, criticising Netflix for prioritising content output over visual quality.
What is Happy Gilmore 2 about?
Happy Gilmore 2picks up years after the events ofHappy Gilmore, following Happy as he navigates a comeback tour after a long hiatus from professional golf. This time, he’s mentoring a young, hot-headed prodigy while clashing with a new generation of players. The film mixes nostalgia with newer storylines, aiming to bridge the gap between long-time fans and a younger audience.
One user wrote, “Why does it look like it was made by a YouTuber? Why does Eminem look like he has jaundice? Did he need that much makeup?
When they did the cutbackto the original movie, the lighting and colour grading were perfect. How did Adam Sandler watch this and go, ‘Yeah, this will do’”?
Another said,“This lowkey looks worse in quality than videos I have taken on my iPhone camera.”Others echoed the sentiment,“Netflix ruined everything. Quantity over quality now.”“They probably shot the new movie on iPhones or something.” Check out more reactions below:
All the star cameos in Happy Gilmore 2
Despite the criticism, Happy Gilmore 2 does offer a buffet of unexpected celebrity cameos. Eminem makes a surprise appearance, though fans weren’t too happy with his overdone makeup. Also popping up are sports legend Shaquille O’Neal, Rob Schneider (of course), Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Chris Rock, Kevin James, and even former NBA player Charles Barkley. Pop star Bad Bunny and NFL champion Travis Kelce also make cameo appearances. The movie leans hard into the nostalgia factor, even cutting back to scenes from the original film to remind viewers where it all began.
Still, for many fans, the celebrity cameos weren’t enough to distract from the film’s jarring visual downgrade.
Whether Happy Gilmore 2 holds up as a worthy sequel or not might be up for debate, but fans definitely expected a better-looking film than what they got.
For more news and updates from the world of OTT and Hollywood, keep reading Indiatimes Entertainment.