The Angry Birds Movie 2

If you're after undemanding fare for primary schoolers in the next few weeks that you might also get a chuckle or two from, then Birds is the word.

The main difference this second time around is the film's sheer payload of gags, both verbal and visual, that acknowledge the sensibilities of the adults in the audience who are watching with their kids.

Visually, the movie backs off on the garish colours and frenetic scene changes that made the original Angry Birds such an eyesore, and this not-so-needy vibe also later works in favour of a slightly stirring finale.

Children will sit through it happily enough, but they deserve better, don't they?

Breezy, undemanding entertainment.