“The Family Plan” (**1/2 out of four) was a lively if lightheaded action comedy about a former international assassin (Mark Wahlberg) whose past catches up to him and he has to confess and take his unsuspecting wife (Michelle Monaghan) and children (Zoe Margaret Colletti and Van Crosby) on the run from a ruthless terrorist organization. Briskly paced fluff is entertaining while it lasts but many (including this FB reviewer) may find it a little overly similar to “True Lies” and (to some extent) “Mr. And Mrs. Smith.” Likeable cast led by the always dependable Wahlberg makes it fun and worthwhile.

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