The Addams Family

Audience Reviews

View More (1000+)

Google a classic. perfect way to start spooky season Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/02/24 Full Review Hussein It was okay, not spectacular. it was mildly entertaining but nothing to write home about. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 10/09/23 Full Review Noah S. Ehhh for its time but aged poorly Rated 1/5 Stars •  Rated 1 out of 5 stars 09/06/25 Full Review Theo E A Haiku Review: Love the gothic vibe Love the cast and all the lines One deserved more time Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 08/30/25 Full Review Raquel E A goth must-watch with its iconic aesthetic, dark humor, and unforgettable cast. The vibes are immaculate, but the plot is thin and often secondary to the style. Fun, campy, and essential for the aesthetic, even if it is not narratively strong. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 08/29/25 Full Review AnActor E Playfully devious, and nothing if iconic, cartoonist Charles Addams’s eccentric characters are done justice on the big screen. First appearing in The New Yorker as a 1932 series of standalone comics, the family of outcasts drew keen attention, enough to attract numerous sitcom offers, eventually resulting in two seasons on ABC. This nineties film revival of the franchise magnifies the Addams’ upbeat whit, magic and mischief. The Addams Family screenplay, by Caroline Thompson and Larry Wilson, is precise and unrelenting, making it clear to the viewer: this is no ordinary household. The Addams toy with death, and, as if by some unwritten, blessed inheritance, never face the consequences. They savor the macabre as much as they’re denied it, and to entreat the family requires the brave or foolhardy to embrace their peculiar spirit, or suffer the consequences. The brilliance of this film is in its resolute pace: keeping the action going while delivering the plot, causing the engaged viewer to struggle to capture everything at once. Before becoming a big Hollywood producer, Barry Sonnenfeld was an up and coming cinematographer; most notably on the movie When Harry Met Sally… The Addams film was his directorial debut. Directing is a position of incredible requirement and constant supervision, and these demands undermined Sonnenfeld’s health and sanity, resulting in production wide unhappiness, delays and increased expenses. Orion Pictures’ financial straits eventually led them to sell the national rights to Paramount Pictures even before the movie’s release! Despite these issues, The Addams Family went on the become a big box office success, earning $191.5 million compared to its $30 million budget. Funny how the constant rewrites, reshoots and meticulous editing (those aspects which frustrate Hollywood) can end up forging a timeless classic. Make no mistake: Sonnenfeld’s dedication to excellence is what makes his films enjoyable. It’s a responsibility that’s shared among cast and crew, and is vital to foster in today’s film industry. Make no mistake: comedy is the toughest of all the arts. What’s funny to one person can be offensive to another. It’s rare for a movie to make me laugh and The Addams Family had me chuckling almost all the way thru! The Mamushka dance scene, originally six minutes long, is an excellent example of proper editing and had to be cut down to two minutes for relevance. Speaking of having fun and being involved, The Addams Family showcases excellence in acting! The late Raul Julia (God rest his kind soul) was said to have deeply loved the role of Gomez, and his spirited performance proves it. Just look at him! He’s completely immersed! Notice how Christopher Lloyd pauses before taking action. This is the sign of a consummate professional: he’s considering the moment before moving forward. And, of course, Anjelica Huston’s portrayal of Morticia is both flawless and timeless. The costume she wore was said to have been painful, and yet she wore it everyday. Nightmarish the most whimsical way, the Addams Family is an American film classic. It has all the hallmarks of flawless cinema, where cinematography is crisp, the pace is resolute, the narrative is captivating and performances are impeccable. Charles Addams’ singular vision is exceedingly unique, and yet easily relatable to people of all ages. (I give The Addams Family a 10 out of 10 for excellence in comedy, performance and overall delivery!) Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/26/25 Full Review Read all reviews

The Addams Family

My Rating

Read More Read Less POST RATING WRITE A REVIEW EDIT REVIEW

Most Popular at Home Now