
Safety never takes a holiday.
Paul Blart is a mild-mannered, dutiful family father who works as a security guard in a New Jersey mall. For years, he has applied to become a cop, but he always fails the physics exam due to his (over) weight. One day, a gang of organized criminals place the mall under siege and take hostages. With Blart also trapped inside, He becomes the police’s eyes on the inside and has to stop the criminals on his own.
MPAA: Rated PG for some violence, mild crude and suggestive humor, and language.
Principal Cast: Kevin James, Keir O’Donnell, and Jayma Mays
Director: Steve Carr

Paul falls just short of completing the training course for entrance to the police-training program.
Themes: Law Enforcement, Training, Failure, Fitness, Endurance, Race, Obstacles
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After years of being lonely and self-pitying, Paul’s family signs him up to a dating website to find a compatible relationship.
Themes: Insecurity, Dating, Gluttony, Relationships, Loneliness, Joy, Happiness, Embarrassment, Self-Esteem
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While checking out a beautiful girl, Paul rides his scooter headfirst into a parked minivan.
Themes: Distraction, Beauty, Embarrassment, Lust, Concentration, Focus, Humiliation, Attraction
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Paul instructs a new employee about the ins and outs of being a mall cop.
Themes: Initiation, Safety, Career, Training, Security, Lost, Weapons, Power of Words, Discipleship
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Paul pulls over an elderly shopper and attempts to give the man a citation.
Themes: Law Enforcement, Elderly, Authority, Safety, Disobedience, Defiance, Power, Protection, Rules
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In an attempt to squash a shopper dispute, Paul unknowingly offends one of the individuals.
Themes: Temper, Shopping, Powerless, Law Enforcement, Power, Authority, Sensitivity, Insult, Confrontation
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As criminals are overtaking the mall, Paul Blart pledges to stay inside and try to protect those being held hostage.
Themes: Duty, Disobedience, Law Enforcement, Fear, Choices, Oath, Integrity, Courage, Commitment
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