The Addams
Family. I remember watching this movie over and over again when I was younger.
I was thrilled by the reverse imagery of the Addams family and wondered what it
would be like to live in their world—where torture is fun, and pain precedes
laughter. Seeing it again, 23 years later, I can say this movie is a perfect
translation of the cartoon series of the same name, but the storyline is dull
and might put you to sleep if you’re not hyped on caffeine.
What I admired
most were the visuals and cinematography. The way the cinematographer, costume
designer, and director blended the dark feel of the characters with their
lifestyle creates an atmosphere of a real home, not just a house of weirdoes.
The film makes you want to give Barry Sonnenfeld (director) and Owen Roizman
(cinematographer) a thumbs-up for their filming mastery.
So, what does
The Addams Family have going for it?
Imagery. This movie will capture you with its visuals and concept, so much so
that you might almost overlook the dullness of the story (almost). It was also
a financial success in 1991.
The Addamses are
a satirical inversion of a typical family—eccentric, wealthy, and delighting in
the macabre. They don’t seem to care that people find them bizarre. In this
theatrical movie, the Addams family is missing one of their own: Uncle Fester
(Christopher Lloyd), Gomez’s (Raul Julia) brother. They’re taken by storm when
their lawyer, who’s facing financial troubles, shows up with an imposter who
looks, thinks, and behaves like Fester. But the question is, could it really be
Fester, or is it a fraud?
That’s what
you’ll need to watch to find out.
The acting in
this movie is a treat for the eyes. I totally enjoyed the late Raul Julia’s
portrayal of Gomez Addams—better than Tim Curry’s in Addams Family Reunion.
Christina Ricci was also a better Wednesday than the one in Reunion. For me,
the cast in this movie was on point.
The Addams
Family was awarded Best Horror Film of the Year in 1991 by the Horror Hall of
Fame. Anjelica Huston was nominated for the 1991 Golden Globe Award for Best
Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for her performance as Morticia
Addams.
Here’s a fun fact: the pinball machine based on the film is the best-selling and highest-produced pinball machine of all time.
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