At a glance: ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’

Overweight and overlooked, security guard Paul Blart (Kevin James) is the only thing that stands in the way of a gang intent on robbing the mall where he works.

Running time/rating: 1:27; rated PG for action violence, mild crude, suggestive humor, language.

What they’re saying: “ ‘Paul Blart: Mall Cop’ answers the pressing question – can a chubby guy be a superhero too? – in the resounding affirmative.” – Prairie Miller, Newsblaze.com.