it would be hard to make a film as witless a king ralph without really try . it a shame and because the set up ( gauche and unclassy american take over the stuffy british aristocracy ) have good comic possibility and goodman be generally a fun actor to watch . most of the problem be directly due to the feeble script and weak direction . there be no surprise and none of the comedy set piece be handle with any wit or skill . avoid this film like the plague .