while "The Willoughbys" might not be very original, its novelty comes through in the delivery and execution, owing to a witty screenplay (by Kris Pearn and Mark Stanleigh) that combines nimble wordplay with highly compressed, well-paced plotting
there's plenty of slapstick jokes to go along with silly one-liners, and positive messages are espoused to a quartet of siblings; Although Pearn's visual style isn't attractive, there is a comfy quality to the youngsters
a mostly kid-friendly tale of an unusual family; While "The Willoughbys" might not boast the slick structure or beating heart of a Pixar animation, there's enough offbeat charm to make it an easily digestible watch and for any concerned parents
a delightful dark comedy; It's not the funniest family film you've ever seen, nor is it the saddest or most profound, but it is honest, caring and delightfully dark from start to finish, a refreshing adventure at a time when it's most desperately needed
"The Willoughbys" is a mishmash of story ideas strung together by the idea of found family, but it's cute and quirky enough to keep viewers hooked; Netflix users of any age won't go wrong by checking out "The Willoughbys" while stuck at home
by Charlie Ridgely [ComicBook Movie ]
