Plot wise we begin with the wedding of Gomez (Oscar Isaac) and Morticia (Charlize Theron), who are forced out of their neighbourhood by villagers with torches and pitchforks.
There are additional subplots; one involving Wednesday rebelling by wearing ‘normal’ clothes. Also, Pugsley is preparing for some kind of ceremony involving swordplay that all Addams family members must perform at a certain age. Furthermore, the host of the renovation show, Margaux Needler (Allison Janney), has her own deceptive plans at play.
Here’s the thing. As a fan of the early 90’s films, ‘The Addams Family’ and ‘Addams Family Values’, as well as the animated TV series, I was actually looking forward to this. I’ll admit I’m not a fan of this style of animation (characters being overtly skinny or fat); but the trailer did make me laugh a couple of times.
Truth be told there really wasn’t anything in this film I can say that I loved. The character of Lurch, when he played the piano or sang, was probably the highlight – but that really isn’t saying much.
The story was surprisingly dull, given how eccentric these characters usually are. There weren’t many moments where the horror elements of the family were explored. Apart from Lurch, and that one joke I mentioned above, I really struggled to find anything even remotely funny.
The screening I went to only had 5 people (none of which were children) so I don’t know how kids would react to this film.
On another day I might have been tempted to give this a lower rating. I may have been a little bored. I didn’t like it, but I can’t say that I hated it.
- Movie URL: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/481084-the-addams-family?language=en-US
- Movie Critic: AA