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The Addams Family

The Addams Family

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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I can remember this awesome film!
Review: I wacth it and it`s cool you got to get it and own it because heres how it lays out between this 1 and the Addams Family Reunion.

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So do u get it thats why you should get The Addams Familyyyyyy!!! And the Addams Family Reunion gets real boring too!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: this movie was great, it was wacky and awesome. it's my fave
Review: I watched this movie as a little girl and i still rent it just for the laughs. I must say though that the newest adams family sucked!!! and i could have done a much better job, adams family values was also great . this movie will always be my fave. I think it was even better than titanic (oh no)

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Addams Family Rocks!
Review: I wouldn't have bet that anyone could pull it off. The original series had such a unique and whimsical voice, I assumed that a movie maker would either overplay the feel of the film or just miss the point entirely.

But Barry Sonnenfeld gets it! And the cast is top-notch. Christina Ricci is more menacing than words can express. The late Raul Julia nails the character of Gomez.

Wonderful in its humor and its overall feel, this one is a keeper to enjoy over and over again.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: So much fun, just like the show!
Review: I wouldn't have bet that anyone could pull it off. The original series had such a unique and whimsical voice, I assumed that a movie maker would either overplay the feel of the film or just miss the point entirely.

But Barry Sonnenfeld gets it! And the cast is top-notch. Christina Ricci is more menacing than words can express. The late Raul Julia nails the character of Gomez.

Wonderful in its humor and its overall feel, this one is a keeper to enjoy over and over again.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Short on story, but the cast and gags make it worthwhile.
Review: If you ignore the story of "The Addams Family," then what you've got is a sumptuous recreation of one of the best television shows of all time. I, myself, have only seen a very few episodes of the original television series, but even that is enough to be able to realize that the movie captures beautifully the characters of the show, both in appearance and mannerisms. The overall appearance and atmosphere in which the family lives is well-rendered as well. The story does leave something to be desired, but the movie makes up for that with everything else.

The Addams' find themselves cast into a web of despair when Gomez's long-lost brother, Fester, returns after believed to be lost to the Bermuda Triangle. He carries his surrogate mother, Dr. Pinder Schloss, along for the ride, but there is more to them than meets the eye: they are planning to take over the mansion and raid the treasure hidden within the house. Fester begins to find himself drawn to the extremely unconventional lifestyle the family leads, but the stress put upon him by Pinder Schloss to carry out his original objective causes discord among the family, as well as raised suspicions in Morticia, the lady of the house, and young daughter Wednesday.

Everyone knows the Addams family are unlike anyone on this earth, finding delight in the darker sides of life. The movie comically plays out these rather dangerous sides of life, adding comments of sarcasm to events and occurrences which would otherwise prove too risqué for an audience. At one point, Morticia discovers a vile of cyanide in Fester's suitcase, turns to him and says, "Fester, as if we'd run out." For some reason, this subtle humor seems to soften the impact of such circumstances, while adding a flare of wit and humor to the dialogue.

The cast seems to have been destined for their roles, flawlessly recapturing the essence of each character. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston take on the roles of Gomez and Morticia, the mother and father of the clan who cannot seem to keep their hands off one another. Julia's swarthy looks, along with his slick hair and pencil moustache, make him the perfect casting choice, while Huston captures the subtlety and calm pace of her character, who knows more than she admits. Christina Ricci and Jimmy Workman play the children, Wednesday and Pugsley, Ricci's dark demeanor and meek voice adding to the creepiness of her character, while Workman's pudgy stance and naivety makes his character convincing. Fester is played by Christopher Lloyd, in a role he was born to play. His bald head and corpse-like appearance fit his name to a T.

The story for the movie is a bit trying at times, slipping into periods of boredom. But ignoring this fault, it does give way to a lot of one-liners and moments of sheer comedic delight. At one point, the family is forced to move out and settle into the real world: Morticia goes out looking for a job as a daycare teacher, while Wednesday and Pugsley open up a lemonade stand. This contrast provides some of the movie's funniest dialogue: a Girl Scout offers to buy a glass of lemonade ("Is this juice made from real lemons?") in return for their purchase of a box of Girl Scout cookies, to which Wednesday replies, "Are they made from real Girl Scouts?"

The house is also an important piece in the film, practically a character itself. The production design team gives the house a dark and moldy appearance, with peeling walls and dead vegetation surrounding the estate. There is an equally disturbing graveyard whose tombstones reflect the noises of their inhabitants when passed by. Still, there is a certain degree of elegance to the decay, as well as a maze of sheer funhouse madness once Fester finds his way to the vault housing the treasure.

In short, "The Addams Family" lacks an intriguing story, and one could go so far as to say that the story merely serves as an outlet for the jokes and gags. Still, there's no denying that it's a funny film, with a lot of good elements working for it. The cast brings the characters to life in a fresh and inviting way, while the sets are a whirlwind of hilarity and bewilderment. I was able to put aside my inhibitions and just enjoy the laughs, which makes the movie good enough for me.

Rating: 3 stars
Summary: Short on story, but the cast and gags make it worthwhile.
Review: If you ignore the story of "The Addams Family," then what you've got is a sumptuous recreation of one of the best television shows of all time. I, myself, have only seen a very few episodes of the original television series, but even that is enough to be able to realize that the movie captures beautifully the characters of the show, both in appearance and mannerisms. The overall appearance and atmosphere in which the family lives is well-rendered as well. The story does leave something to be desired, but the movie makes up for that with everything else.

The Addams' find themselves cast into a web of despair when Gomez's long-lost brother, Fester, returns after believed to be lost to the Bermuda Triangle. He carries his surrogate mother, Dr. Pinder Schloss, along for the ride, but there is more to them than meets the eye: they are planning to take over the mansion and raid the treasure hidden within the house. Fester begins to find himself drawn to the extremely unconventional lifestyle the family leads, but the stress put upon him by Pinder Schloss to carry out his original objective causes discord among the family, as well as raised suspicions in Morticia, the lady of the house, and young daughter Wednesday.

Everyone knows the Addams family are unlike anyone on this earth, finding delight in the darker sides of life. The movie comically plays out these rather dangerous sides of life, adding comments of sarcasm to events and occurrences which would otherwise prove too risqué for an audience. At one point, Morticia discovers a vile of cyanide in Fester's suitcase, turns to him and says, "Fester, as if we'd run out." For some reason, this subtle humor seems to soften the impact of such circumstances, while adding a flare of wit and humor to the dialogue.

The cast seems to have been destined for their roles, flawlessly recapturing the essence of each character. Raul Julia and Anjelica Huston take on the roles of Gomez and Morticia, the mother and father of the clan who cannot seem to keep their hands off one another. Julia's swarthy looks, along with his slick hair and pencil moustache, make him the perfect casting choice, while Huston captures the subtlety and calm pace of her character, who knows more than she admits. Christina Ricci and Jimmy Workman play the children, Wednesday and Pugsley, Ricci's dark demeanor and meek voice adding to the creepiness of her character, while Workman's pudgy stance and naivety makes his character convincing. Fester is played by Christopher Lloyd, in a role he was born to play. His bald head and corpse-like appearance fit his name to a T.

The story for the movie is a bit trying at times, slipping into periods of boredom. But ignoring this fault, it does give way to a lot of one-liners and moments of sheer comedic delight. At one point, the family is forced to move out and settle into the real world: Morticia goes out looking for a job as a daycare teacher, while Wednesday and Pugsley open up a lemonade stand. This contrast provides some of the movie's funniest dialogue: a Girl Scout offers to buy a glass of lemonade ("Is this juice made from real lemons?") in return for their purchase of a box of Girl Scout cookies, to which Wednesday replies, "Are they made from real Girl Scouts?"

The house is also an important piece in the film, practically a character itself. The production design team gives the house a dark and moldy appearance, with peeling walls and dead vegetation surrounding the estate. There is an equally disturbing graveyard whose tombstones reflect the noises of their inhabitants when passed by. Still, there is a certain degree of elegance to the decay, as well as a maze of sheer funhouse madness once Fester finds his way to the vault housing the treasure.

In short, "The Addams Family" lacks an intriguing story, and one could go so far as to say that the story merely serves as an outlet for the jokes and gags. Still, there's no denying that it's a funny film, with a lot of good elements working for it. The cast brings the characters to life in a fresh and inviting way, while the sets are a whirlwind of hilarity and bewilderment. I was able to put aside my inhibitions and just enjoy the laughs, which makes the movie good enough for me.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Far-Out Fun for the Whole Family
Review: If you're looking for a comedy that's a little out of this world, than this is the one. Wonderfully acted by Raul Julia, Anjelica Huston, and Christopher Lloyd, this film follows the Addams Family as Gomez searches for his long-lost brother Fester. END

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Great comedy
Review: In the first adaption to the big screen of the classic comic strip The Addams Family director Barry Sonnefield do right.

First the actors very capable and professional.

The fx,costumes and adaptation are also right.

A great movie.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: A DVD review
Review: Just a fun movie to watch. Another of the just sit back and enjoy films without too much thinking. The DVD suffers however from a lack of extras. Just two trailers are included. Overall a good film to have in your collection if you like the humor. This DVD would benefit with an upgrade in features.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: My Review Is On The Movie "The Addams Family".
Review: My Review Is On The Movie "The Addams Family". It Is About This Creepy, Kooky, Mysteriously Spooky, Altogerther Ooky Family In Which There Is A 7-People Family: Morticia Is The Wife, Gomez Is The Husband, Lurch Is The Butler, Granny Is Morticia's Mother, Wednesday Is The Sister, Pugsley Is The Brother, And Uncle Fester, Who Is Really A Regular Person; He Dressed Up As Gomez'es Long, Lost, Brother, Just To Get Money, And Has Now Killed His Mother ( Who Found Him On The Street And Decided To Take Him Home) And Morticia And Gomez'es Freind, Tolly, Who's Wife Now Belongs To An Addams Family Member, Cousin It ( A Very Hairy Creature). At One Point, Wednesday Goes To Check On Uncle Fester, And Finds That Uncle Fester's Head Is Being Shaved By Who Everyone Thought Was Dr. Pindushlas ( Pin Dush Lus) And Is Very Sad, But Rather Angry That He Is A Fake. But They Still Live With Him, Even If He Is A Fake, Which They Don't Know. I Give This Movie 2 Thumbs Up And Make It A Must-See. You Should Try To See It!!!


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