Too many unnecessary characters spoil what could have been a decent family entertainer. As excellent as the lead cast are in their performances, they can't keep the story propped up well enough for the duration of the movie. You're left wondering why some characters were needed at all and are often perplexed over how the story meanders weakly. If this was filmed as a TV series of sorts where different episodes allowed different actors to showcase their skills, it would have ben ideal.. Instead as a viewer you're confused by the sudden twists towards the end and feel that a lot of people contributed towards changes in the story. A good production can't be propped up by a frustrating storyline.