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It's a well-intentioned family comedy in which the characters are pulled into the tabletop Werewolf game a la Jumanji. The tone is affable and the cast is good but the overall production is uneven. The humor lands about half the time, and when it does it's funny; but other attempts come across as cringe and forced. The premise of the Werewolf game - the players must identify and dispatch those who are secretly werewolves, while the werewolves try to divert blame to the innocent through deception and recrimination - is treated more or less as an afterthought. Potential suspects aren't investigated or built up so there are no real stakes or conflicts in trying to uncover the culprit(s) and the conclusory reveal is meh.

In fact it is a funny movie that you don't have to take everything seriously. It is just an adventure fantasy thriller for family that brings you back in the middle age. The sceneries therefore were done really great. All the actors contributed a top performance to create this story believable to the audience.

Watch it on a Saturday or Sunday evening when you don't have anything else to do and you will see how you will relax and have a good time. If you like this genre of film so check out Le Pacte des Loups with Vincent Cassell and Monica Bellucci.

For all these reasons my wife and me rate it 6/10.

Family Pack is a film most delightful, balancing simplicity with a spirited charm that warms the heart. It may not dazzle with a plot of intricate depth nor boast grand cinematic achievements, yet therein lies its unique allure. The film embraces its modest presentation, favouring practical effects that bring to life its whimsical elements, in a manner reminiscent of days when visual splendour required genuine artistry rather than reliance upon modern devices. Such choices impart a nostalgic comfort, reminiscent of family gatherings round the hearth.

While the picture may not be regarded as a pinnacle of the cinematic arts, its light-hearted humour and warmth make it a jovial companion for an evening of familial bonding. It is a gentle adventure, unsullied by grand pretensions, and aimed squarely at delivering mirth and pleasant company. A modest triumph, indeed, for those who seek joy in simplicity and find solace in a narrative that refuses to overreach its genial intentions.

Not the best acting, and the special effects budget was obviously low, and yet this was a fun watch throughout. Definitely better than I expected, although I turned on subtitles to augment the dubbed soundtrack.

Lots of slapstick and pantomime type humour so plenty to amuse younger viewers. If you can ignore timetravel plot holes then this is a fun family film that is enjoyable enough.

I watched again in French with English subtitles and its definitely more exciting with the original voices. Some characters weren't fully developed which is a shame. It was nice to see the younger characters forming a relationship with their grandfather, freed from his dementia, and able to play a vital role in the drama.

Family Pack attempts a modern, quirky spin on a medieval adventure, but sadly, it misses the mark on nearly every front. The acting is shockingly poor, with the cast delivering lines so awkwardly and out of place that you wonder if they're trying to parody themselves. Their attempts at humor fall flat, making several scenes almost painful to watch as they fumble through punchlines with zero finesse.

The plot feels like a weak knock-off of Jumanji, though without any of the charm or coherence. Scenes unfold with no clear direction, bouncing aimlessly from one setup to the next. Even more puzzling is the random appearance of Leonardo da Vinci, who seems to be there purely to tick a box rather than to add anything meaningful to the story.

Adding to the confusion are clumsy, heavy-handed attempts to push social messages about race and gender roles in the Middle Ages. These themes feel forced, overly simplistic, and ultimately ineffective, dragging the movie down even further. All in all, Family Pack is a chaotic mix of bad writing, poor acting, and misguided social commentary, and unfortunately, it's not even entertaining in a "so bad it's good" way.