This film starts with Mark Wahlberg as a happy family man, until it’s revealed that he used to be a hired killer. When people from his past discover his new identity, the escape adventure begins. There are well-staged PG action scenes to keep the energy up. The characters have enjoyable moments, esp. the baby, whose responses provide the most fun. (The fight scene with baby strapped to Wahlberg’s chest is a highlight.) 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. 
(2.5 / 5)