Watching this in seriousness will lead to disillusionment. We've all watched far too many fantasy movies and series that are dark, graphic, and angst-ridden.
This is witty, charming, ironic and, yes, light.
It's old skool family viewing with something for all ages. You don't even need to have seen the original.
It confronts the standard wooden Lucas Film scripts by styling it out, which is even funnier. Some good giggles, enough relationships to tug at a gentle heart, and a story which is predictable and derivative (because they all are).
The kids love it, the young adults spot the references to other movies and storylines (apparently it's all very D&D), and us old folk enjoy the lack of graphic sex and violence.
Good viewing.
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