A reluctant ogre king seeks a royal replacement for a whimsical kingdom in this brisk, feel-good adventure.
Crowd-pleasing, with big broad humor. A family watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Peacock and The Roku Channel (free).
Nothing past what a PG promises: mild language and nothing scary.
Our estimate: fine from about 7. Rated PG.
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Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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