A "lighthearted comedy" refers to a type of funny and enjoyable entertainment that doesn't involve serious or deep emotions. It focuses on bringing joy, laughter, and amusement to its audience. Full definition
Reed has a history of balancing lighthearted comedy with more dramatic ideas (The Break Up, Yes Man), and he pretty much nails that balance on the bullseye with Ant - Man. (screenrant.com)
But as you'll see in the first Barbershop 3 trailer, this isn't like Spike Lee's Chi - raq, and there is still plenty of lighthearted comedy to be had. (slashfilm.com)
By paying tribute and playing parody to the great horror games and films that came before it, Streets of Red: DDD balances lighthearted comedy against tension so thick that you could cut through it with a knife, axe, or even a chainsaw! (pixelatedgamer.com)