It feels perfect for these PG times. But though it may be the best of the Smurfs movies, it still puts the innocuous in innocence.

Justin Timberlake had “Trolls.” Rihanna has “Smurfs.” Both films get as much mileage as it can from its singer-voice actor.

The latest attempt to jumpstart the iconic Smurfs franchise back to boxoffice life, Smurfs, will be perfectly acceptable fodder to keep the kiddies amused, and because of its original 80’s Saturday Morning cartoon series just might provide enough nostalgia to make it bearable for their parents.