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It’ll be the parents asking “Are we there yet?” at this year’s middle-shelf animated sequel, “Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation.” Kids, as we know, are happy to be anywhere (with popcorn and soda), and there’s no point in begrudging fans of this popular franchise another ride.

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