Family Pack Netflix Review
Netflix‘s newest adventure comedy, Family Pack, directed by François Uzan (Dead Landes, Say Cheese), has arrived. Headlined by the iconic Jean Reno, this movie has promised to shine since the trailer release, and we can now say that it has successfully delivered.
With Reno’s star power and a steady stream of new titles on Netflix, Family Pack is sure to command attention. The latest movie is based on the popular card game, Werewolves of Millers Hollow, and involves time traveling – sounds like a recipe for entertainment, doesn’t it? Keep reading our review to find out more!
A Family’s Ultimate Bonding Experience
A family that plays card games together, stays together. The opening scene of Family Pack had us invested as the werewolves began to attack but were interrupted by a phone call.
It was then we were convinced that Uzan’s latest project would be a light-hearted attempt at comedy and adventure, with a hint of family drama, and we weren’t wrong.
Reno’s character, Gilbert, suffers from Alzheimer’s and can’t remember the game his son, Jerome, is trying to convince the whole family to play. Everyone has their own reasons for not being as invested, but for once, Jerome just wants everyone invested, despite the differences between them. They’re the typical dysfunctional family!
As everyone leaves for their rooms, Jerome decides to get the card game out anyway, and that’s when the action really begins. The family has time-traveled into the past, and while Marie, Jerome’s wife, tries to stay calm, it is nearly impossible considering their house is completely different, and Jerome’s daughter, Clara, can’t be found anywhere. There’s no logical explanation to it all, no matter how much Marie tries to think of one.
Family Pack is funny. Of course, there’s the whole time travel element, paired with a very modern family stuck in the medieval era, and plenty of adventure at every turn, but our favorite part of the movie is the humor.
We never thought the words dry cleaning would be followed by a man’s execution in the village, but this movie makes it happen. Also, Jean Reno is as brilliant as you would expect him to be.
The card game has come to life, each family member has a different role to play, and they must kill the werewolves if they wish to back to their home, in the future. The narrative is straightforward, and it is executed effortlessly without any complications.
The costumes and set design both play an important role in Family Pack, considering the medieval setting, and both are flawlessly executed, enhancing the overall tone and energy.
Conclusion
Family Pack has plenty to offer to anyone who wants to kick back and relax, turn Netflix on, and stream something that keeps them entertained from start to finish. There’s almost no dull moment in the movie, and the cast is the cherry on top!
If you decide to play a card game anytime soon, make sure you remember this movie, and let us know in the comments what you think about it.
