The Willoughbys' is a heartwarming animated film that has recently been released on Netflix, offering a unique blend of dark humor and family drama. The story revolves around the Willoughby children, who are deprived of love, music, and food by their parents, and decide to send them on a deadly vacation they think will kill them off.

However, things take an unexpected turn with the arrival of their new nanny, voiced by the iconic Maya Rudolph. As the children navigate through their unusual circumstances, they learn valuable lessons about family, love, and acceptance.

The film is part adventure tale and part family drama, balancing its disparate parts in a wonderfully entertaining way. From a national manhunt to a faked death, and even an almost New Wave-like series of vignettes within the story itself, 'The Willoughbys' is full of quirky humor and never shies away from emotional material.

Director Taika Waititi, known for his work on 'Thor: Ragnarok,' brings his signature bombastic and comedic sensibilities to the film, but it's in the quiet moments that the movie truly shines. The story is an inverted version of 'Anne of Green Gables,' following a young boy named Ricky Baker who is taken in by foster parents on their farm.

Overall, 'The Willoughbys' is a delightful adventure comedy that is sure to entertain and warm the hearts of audiences of all ages. If you're looking for new release family movies on Netflix, this one is definitely worth checking out.

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