The movie turned out to be an absolute letdown from the very start. Right from the beginning, the acting felt unnaturally theatrical, especially in the interactions between the characters. Even with Mark Wahlberg onboard, the performances felt hollow and contrived, making it impossible to connect with the story. The dialogue sounded forced, devoid of any genuine emotion or natural flow, resembling more of a scripted reading than a genuine conversation, especially with the kids. The plot, involving an ex-hitman chased by villains while on a family road trip, rapidly descended into ridiculousness and absurdity. The attempted seriousness in life-threatening situations failed miserably, with laughably unrealistic scenarios that never worked after adding the comedic tone. The entire premise felt like a mockery, leaving me thoroughly disappointed and uninterested in continuing. It's a shame considering the potential of the initial concept, but the execution was nothing short of a train wreck. This is the type of movie the people would leave in the background while playing UNO.
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