Hotel Transylvania 2

In this so-so sequel to the 2012 animated hit, amiable Count Dracula (voiced by Adam Sandler)—proprietor of a monsters-only resort—is now a grandfather, thanks to his daughter, Mavis (Selena Gomez), and her human husband, Jonathan (Andy Samberg). It appears that Drac's cherubic, red-headed grandson, Dennis (Asher Blinkoff), may be more human than vampire (if his fangs don't descend by the time he's five, it will be too late). So, once again, “vampa” Drac must seek a little help from his friends. Fearful of raising Dennis with monsters, Mavis covertly checks out her husband Johnny's California hometown, while visiting his parents (Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally). Meanwhile, Drac and his pals take little Dennis and his werewolf puppy pal Winnie (Sadie Sandler) on a “monster-in-training” trek through newly gentrified Transylvania. But when Drac throws Dennis from a tall tower to force his transformation into a bat, the outrageous act is filmed by campers and uploaded onto the Internet, alerting Mavis and Johnny. At Dennis's fifth birthday celebration, his great-grandfather, human-hating Vlad (Mel Brooks) appears, along with his bat-servant (Rob Riggle), furious that Drac has welcomed humans into the monsters-only lodging. Along for the ride are Frankenstein (Kevin James) with his wife (Fran Drescher), Werewolf Wayne (Steve Buscemi) and his wife (Molly Shannon), Murray the Mummy (Keegan-Michael Key), Griffin the Invisible Man (David Spade), and others. Directed by Genndy Tartakovsky, this formulaically scripted family film emphasizes silly slapstick comedy and zany sight gags. Optional. (S. Granger)