Mark Wahlberg is back and his kids are older. They take on a new adventure in London and Paris for Christmas, which naturally leads to chases and danger. Much of what I wrote about the original film still applies, so why re-invent the review? “There are well-staged PG action scenes to keep the energy up (the parkour moments are cool in this new one). The characters have enjoyable moments. Despite the deadly threats, the overall energy is not comic, but lighthearted and upbeat with touches of thriller. The plot is basic and the dialogue isn’t special, but there’s sufficient verve to make it moderately entertaining and quickly forgettable.” There you go. 
(2 / 5)
