Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Kevin James, Keegan-Michael Key, Steve Buscemi, Andy Samberg; directed by Genndy Tartakovsky; 89 minutes; PG for some scary images, action and rude humor.

There’s an embarrassment of riches when it comes to movies for kids. This summer has seen the likes of the emotional “Inside Out” and the brilliant claymation film “Shaun the Sheep.” The sequel “Hotel Transylvania 2” is cute and diverting enough, with a heartfelt family message, and unique style, but it probably won’t be joining the pantheon of animated classics.

Adam Sandler voices Dracula, the proprietor of the titular hotel, and of course, he has Kevin James along to voice trusty sidekick Frankenstein. The film opens with the wedding of Dracula’s daughter Mavis (Selena Gomez) to goofball human Jonathan (Andy Samberg). This vampire-human union is at the crux of the tension in the story, particularly the fruit of that union, little Dennis (Asher Blinkoff).

Ultimately, the film is about the strength of family and accepting your loved ones for who they are – be they monsters or not. It’s a sweet message, but the film doesn’t reach the emotional depths or creative genius that other kids’ films have displayed.

The jokes are serviceable, but don’t hit that sweet spot where the adults in attendance can enjoy the film as much as the kids. It’s a cute enough diversion, but it doesn’t really amount to much more than Saturday morning cartoons.

Katie Walsh, Tribune News Service