Monster Family 2: Nobody’s Perfect (also known as Happy Family 2 in Germany) is a 2021 German-British computer-animated comedy horror film directed and produced by Holger Tappe, written by David Safier. A sequel to the 2017 film Monster Family, it follows the Wishbone family as they transform into monsters again to rescue friends from a new threat. Released in US theaters by VivaKids on October 15, 2021, and as a Sky Cinema Original in the UK on October 22, 2021, the film features returning voice actors Emily Watson, Jason Isaacs, Nick Frost, Jessica Brown Findlay, Catherine Tate, and Ethan Rouse, with Emily Carey joining as a new antagonist. Despite some improvements over its predecessor, the film received largely negative reviews for its convoluted plot, lackluster animation, and failure to capture broad appeal. This review addresses the user’s request for a Monster Family 2 review, noting the absence of a 2025 release or Monster Family 3.

Plot Summary

Set a year after Monster Family (2017), the Wishbone family—Emma (Emily Watson, vampire), Frank (Nick Frost, Frankenstein’s monster), Fay (Jessica Brown Findlay, mummy), and Max (Ethan Rouse, werewolf)—struggles with everyday imperfections. Max is bullied for his height, Fay feels untalented, and parents Emma and Frank juggle work and family stress. At the wedding of Baba Yaga (Catherine Tate) and Renfield, their surrogate grandparents, the couple is kidnapped by Mila Starr (Emily Carey), a teenage monster hunter working for her billionaire parents, Marlene and Maddox Starr (Emma Tate, Daniel Ben Zenou). The Starrs aim to capture mythical creatures like King Conga, the Loch Ness Monster, and the Yeti for a dubious “greater good,” later revealed as creating a “perfect” daughter, Mila 2.0.

Max uses Baba Yaga’s magic to transform the Wishbones into their monster forms, launching a global rescue mission. They encounter trapped monsters, including their old foe Count Dracula (Jason Isaacs), and clash with the Starrs’ high-tech schemes. The story explores themes of embracing imperfections and family bonds, with Mila learning her parents’ deceit and teaming up with Max to undo their plans. The 103-minute film ends with the Wishbones affirming that “nobody’s perfect,” reinforced by comedic and heartfelt moments, though the plot is often criticized as chaotic, per Common Sense Media.

Cast and Performances

• Emily Watson as Emma Wishbone brings warmth but feels underused, her vampire role limited to maternal fretting.
• Nick Frost as Frank Wishbone adds goofy charm, though his Frankenstein portrayal is criticized for reinforcing “useless dad” stereotypes, per IMDb reviews.

• Jessica Brown Findlay as Fay Wishbone is relatable as a self-doubting teen, but her mummy role lacks depth.
• Ethan Rouse as Max Wishbone carries the emotional weight, his bullied werewolf teen arc resonating, though his performance is earnest rather than standout.
• Emily Carey as Mila Starr shines as a fierce, gadget-wielding hunter, her shift from antagonist to ally stealing scenes.
• Jason Isaacs as Count Dracula is underutilized, his villainous flair from the first film reduced to a secondary role, disappointing fans, per Dawn.com.

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