Youngsters who are ready to be introduced to the wonder of musicals would be better off discovering an old chestnut such as 1939′s "Babes in Arms."

I appreciate that both girls came to understand their mothers better and feel more humanity towards them.

It’s surely just good enough for all interested and engaged parties.

Descendants: The Rise of Red is a mixed bag. I really enjoyed this cast and the music, but there were a lot of missed opportunities and holes in the story that tied back to the writing team.